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Old May 1, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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Ok need some advice and ideas as to which way me and the girlfriend should go for a truck for her. would rather a truck. we are in the 1000 to 1500 dollar range. im gonna post the pic of the truck and a lil bit of info i have on them and for yall to decide which we should most go after. or which yall would most like to have.</br>
first the 78 F150 Ranger that we've been looking at for a week. Its a 351M with a C6 auto. the motor was rebuilt less than 10k miles ago. slight body work needed. 1000 dollars
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Ok now the 79 F150 lifted 4x4. it has a 400 in it. an automatic. other than that don't know much bout it 750 dollars.</br>
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now the 80 Flareside with a 351W. It has a C6 auto its 4x4. edlebrock intake and holley carb. 1500 dollars</br>
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1988 Jeep Wrangler i dont like this truck. like 200k miles 3 transmission changes. my gf keeps wanting it. 3 grand.</br>
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94 F150 300 I6 175,000 miles. E4OD. fairly clean. business truck for a body shop. 1500 dollars</br>
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83 F100 302 C6 auto. fresh rebuild. 1250</br>
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92 F150 300 I6 E4OD. 200k miles. new tires.1000 dollars</br>
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If I were the only one choosing i'd get both the 78 F150 Ranger and the 80 Flareside. They are both some of my favorite styles and motor combos. whats your thought?
 
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Old May 1, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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out of those id vote for either the 78 ranger or the 83 f100 with the 302 if it were me. but if you like the stepside body the 80 would be 3rd on my picks
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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If that 80 flareside had a regular short bed, then that would be my choice hands down. But since it is a flareside, I'd say it's a toss up between the lifted 79 and the 80 flareside.
 
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