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04/04/12, 11:10 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Michigan's Thumb
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Originally Posted by Danaus29
A Ford E 350 with a Quigly 4x4 package
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Like this?
A couple of years ago I went to Home Depot to get a pallet of landscape stones. I told the guy with the forklift that I would get my van and pull up to be loaded. He stuttered a bit and said Are you sure? Your van? He's thinking "woman= minivan.
I pulled up to the loading area and the van drew a crowd. The lift driver says, "I'm impressed!"
I opened the back doors and instructed him to load 'er up! Put the pallet over the axle." He loaded it and the van didn't even squat an inch. The pallet weighed 4200 lbs.
10 mpg, loaded or empty.
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04/04/12, 11:57 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Michigan's Thumb
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This is my 1987 Trans Am GTA, fully loaded. Has 33K miles on it.
This is my 1989 Turbo Trans Am 20th Anniversary Pace Car. Has 44 miles on it (not 44k). It's a trailer queen.
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04/04/12, 12:04 PM
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Too many fat quarters...
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SW Nebraska, NW Kansas
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Dream ride is one that is PAID for.
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I have a '97 Metro, a '97 Powerstroke, and an '03 Focus. All paid off.
I'm not seeing where any of them are particularly dreamy...
(Well, okay...maybe the pickup  )
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04/04/12, 02:23 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Ohio
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I want my '87 IROC-Z back on the road. I dream of it being hot rodded and lots of modern features. I miss driving it, so as long as it ran i would be happy.
I like the tank idea also.
And i want one of the 260 hp seadoos. I figuratively have wet dreams about them.
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04/05/12, 09:03 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Near Traverse City Michigan
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Originally Posted by ErinP
The ranch DH and I lived/worked on shortly after we got married (mid 90s) had a fleet of late 70s Ford Highboys for ranch pickups. Good times. 
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LOVE THAT TRUCK!
late 70s? I had a 73. I thought they quit making the highboy in 75
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04/05/12, 09:06 AM
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Max
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Near Traverse City Michigan
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Originally Posted by big rockpile
Older one Ton Dully Flatbed,Ford,360,4 Speed,4WD.
My next Truck for sure.
big rockpile
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that 360 was an awful good engine
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04/05/12, 09:28 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Missouri Ozarks
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There is a 1959 Chevy Apache pickup for sale close to me for $2500 that is in pretty good shape, runs, and can even pass state inspection. Very little rust, straight 6 with 3 on the tree, good glass etc.
I am having a hard time not going for a closer look....please someone tell me this is not a good idea and talk me out of this. Here is the craigslist link:
59 Chevy Apache 3/4 ton truck
I have the money but have eleventydozen projects already and the shop is full of equipment being restored/repaired now. But then, these deals dont come up often do they? And I could store it in the hay mow until I get ready to build on it right? But then I already have a couple of pickups and am really looking for a hotrod...but then I like the look of the Apache...on the other hand.....
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04/05/12, 12:24 PM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Between Crosslake and Emily Minnesota
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Originally Posted by 4nTN
My fav ride was my 82` Jeep Wagoneer it finally died.If we had the resources my husband would have could have restored it.But way back then we just didn`t have the money.
This is my dream truck.Maybe if I win that 500 million lottery tonight,I`ll buy it and MANY more!!
Kaiser Willys Jeep of the Week: 048 |
Here's a 1951 for sale in WI for a relatively good price (IMHO)
1951 Jeep willys wagon 4x4
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04/05/12, 05:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: W. Oregon
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Originally Posted by Cabin Fever
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My half brother had one like that, 2 wheel drive and military green. Was an airforce rig. It was his weekend getaway vehicle, hunting, fishing, camping rig. We hauled many bears and deer home in it.
My dream machine is my 1928 track T. Needs sunny warm weather though. Otherwise I will stick with my '52 Chevy pickup, all original except new wood flatbed. It came from the factory as a 1/2 ton cab and chassis, Pepsi installed a stake bed....James
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04/05/12, 05:45 PM
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If you've never seen a swivel frame Dodge. I'll try to embed a youtube vid here.
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4I2myOXCTkY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Or follow the link
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04/05/12, 06:40 PM
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Fair to adequate Mod
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Join Date: May 2002
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04/05/12, 06:43 PM
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Thanks Cabin!
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04/07/12, 10:08 AM
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Too many fat quarters...
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SW Nebraska, NW Kansas
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Originally Posted by michiganfarmer
LOVE THAT TRUCK!
late 70s? I had a 73. I thought they quit making the highboy in 75
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Yep. They changed the springs in 78 or 79(?) After that they weren't "high."
And apparently only the 4x4s (F250) were "high."
We have a 2WD '74 Supercab and it's not... 
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04/07/12, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Pa
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I've been eyeballin my cousins new truck with a bit of envy. Low mileage, excellent condition F 450 crew cab, powerstoke 7.3, duallies and 4 wheel drive. It's like a wishlist for my perfect farm P/U.
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04/07/12, 07:05 PM
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Great thread! My first dream truck is in my driveway, 97 Silverado 1/2 ton extended cab, paid off long ago and with 297,000 miles on it. Of all the decisions I've made, buying this truck (used) was one of the best. This truck has been perfect for me.
My second dream truck would be to get a Silverado Z71 4x4 with tow package, extended cab, 1/2 ton. I'd like to get one of whatever year that still has the Vortec V-8 and the old style cab interior. I'd get the cab corners and rocker panels replaced and the the body cleaned up, undercoated, etc., and then just drive it forever.
I really don't like how the newer cabs seem so much smaller on the inside, and they don't make the big engine anymore, from what I've heard.
If we're really off into dreamland, somewhere I would find a 1980 Buick Regal T-Type. One never forgets their first love, you know?
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