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Apr 20, 2006 | 01:09 PM

#16

rednekrailroader

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How about a freakin' Mustang my big tail can drive? I love a Mustang but I'm 6'6 an go about 325 (give or take a plate of biscuits) so it's a tight fit.

Apr 20, 2006 | 01:50 PM

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Bdox

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rednekrailroader

How about a freakin' Mustang my big tail can drive? I love a Mustang but I'm 6'6 an go about 325 (give or take a plate of biscuits) so it's a tight fit.

We have a car dealer in town who is your size. He says trucks are about his only option. He sells a lot of cars he's never even been inside of.

Apr 20, 2006 | 02:44 PM

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hawk

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the old pre-1978 broncos need to be brought back.

Apr 20, 2006 | 05:26 PM

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cjben

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73-79 body style with the modern technology of the new trucks

Apr 20, 2006 | 09:58 PM

#20

Bdox

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With the CAFE standards, if it's not reasonably aerodynamic it isn't going to be offered.

Apr 20, 2006 | 11:32 PM

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rednekrailroader

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Well, the way I see it, all the aerodynamics mean to me are either 13 miles to the gallon or 14.

Unless I drive my '86 300I. Then it's 8 miles to the gallon, and that's uphill, downhill, into the wind, with a tailwind, empty bed or pulling a loaded peanut wagon. 8 miles to the gallon.

Apr 21, 2006 | 11:32 PM

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jimbo beam

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Originally Posted by twin66

I think the inliners would agree with me here...the 300I6,

amen, the resurection of the greatest engine ever put between the fenders of any vehicle, sadly theres not much money to be made on a motor that will run forever and a day.

besides if they were to put out a new 300 cubic inch inline 6 im sure they'd find a way to screw it up

Apr 22, 2006 | 08:36 AM

#23

sweetpea250

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How about a 4x4 ranger with a smaller scale powerstroke in it. It could get decent fuel economy and be a great light duty tow rig.

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Apr 22, 2006 | 05:33 PM

#24

sierraben

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No argument from me on bringing back the 4.9L engines.

And the early Broncos and trucks.

Apr 30, 2006 | 07:16 PM

#25

primer85f150

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[QUOTE=twin66]I think the inliners would agree with me here...the 300I6,[/QU
OTE] best engine ever, if you dont have one , get one you will find out. also would like a 4 door ranger.... with 300I6!

May 2, 2006 | 11:18 AM

#26

wintremute

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Second the diesel ranger 4x4, and a tranny in a ranger that doesn't suck.

May 2, 2006 | 11:50 AM

#27

Bdox

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How about an all new 4.9 based on the old one, but with overhead cam and crossflow head.

May 4, 2006 | 03:02 PM

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Ringo Fonebone

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Originally Posted by ggarrahan

I'd like to see Ford build enough GT500's so that anyone who wanted one could buy it without "additional dealer markup". How about a Mach 1? And, a well styled mid sized 2 door hardtop with a V-8 and rwd.

Amen to that one.
I wish Ford would one day recognize when they have a winner.

I'd like a Hotrod pickup that would get decent gas mileage but still be able to burn the tires for a few hundred yards. Maybe the Aussie Ranchero with it's 5.4 Boss would be the ticket.
A V8 Ranger?
A shortbox 2wd reg cab with the new Boss engine?

I know. I have always been a dreamer.

May 4, 2006 | 03:13 PM

#29

sierraben

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Nothing wrong with dreaming.

I dream all of the time.

Maybe also re-introduce some of the older pickup trucks.

That would be cool.

Yep! Dreaming. But so what.