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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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I would too. It looks like a big keeper. Love that extended cab. I know what I would do... I would hold on to that one.
What '79 Ford said.

Originally Posted by BCHauler
Buy it. If you don't you'l probably regret it.
What Hauler said.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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OK, guys, I'm planning to go for it ... so, it is with a heavy heart that I posted this:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/classifi...?product=25210

Check it out ... if you're interested, let me know, or if you know someone who might be, send 'em my way.

THANKS AGAIN for your input!!!
 
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Why are you getting rid of Red? You should keep her. She would make you an excellent work truck. It's also a good thing to have a realiable truck as backup.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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I'd LOVE to keep Red. In fact, my four-year-old son is really, REALLY ticked off at me. But I just don't have the room to keep both trucks and my wife's van, and I'm not sure I'd want to pay the insurance for three vehicles.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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I'd LOVE to keep Red. In fact, my four-year-old son is really, REALLY ticked off at me. But I just don't have the room to keep both trucks and my wife's van, and I'm not sure I'd want to pay the insurance for three vehicles.
They make glorifed tents for trucks. No way you can set one up and park Red and take the insurance off of her?

You're always going to miss her if you sell her.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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I know, I know ... but in all honesty, I have to do this. I think in the long run it'll be for the best.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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I disagree. I think you'll love your new truck just as much, but you're going to miss Red.

I know I'd miss Ole' Betsy.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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you better storage that red truck in garage but good thing you could put everything in truck in garage.


Trust me that red truck are worth to keep if it were me. My Dad regret sell 90 Ranger that was pretty midnight blue.


That truck look nice but it better keep red truck in garage or storage then you use that truck now.

You don't need use insurance on red truck if you don't plan use maybe it sit in garage for 5 or 10 years
 
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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I just can't bring myself to let it sit, guys. I'd much rather someone have it who will use it. Heck, I feel bad enough that it sits as much as it does now because some days I just don't feel up to driving!

Y'all are really going to make me feel guilty by the time this is over with ...
 
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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I understand what you mean

I know one guy who have 2 cars that he really really love. one from early 70's or 80's Cadillac so he storage in his garage for 20 years. last year was get that out storage. Wow it still look good shape.

Then he have nice 2006 Ford marquie well it storage now in garage for 20 years.


So I thought you really love red truck so you can storage in garage on cement floor not gravel.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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I'd keep it for a couple of weeks. Drive your new truck for a while. Then sell Red after you've gotten comfortable with the Nite. Might make it easier. Fewer regrets.
 
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