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Old Apr 25, 2010
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Prepare to s*** bricks when you see the truck with the wheels and tires. It's killer!
Brix were shat when I opened my phone this morn!!!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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UPDATE! holy busy the last two days!

as mentioned before...

4/24/10 Installed new outer tie rod ends and monroe shocks all the way around. Flipped the shackles and pulled out the 2nd to the bottom leaf. Thanks to Lazler for leaving me his old shackles!
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4/25/10 Mounted and balanced my 4 free tires on my 96 polished Cobra wheels i picked up, all 4 for $100. Detailed the interior a little bit, it still has a long way to go, and finally washed it for the first time. It should be registered and on the road next week sometime. I also found the owners manual int he factory envelope, business card for the dealership (dorian ford) and the original owners information, The truck was purchased 8/10/88, 3 months and 6 days before i was born LOL

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A-FUGGIN-MAZING!!! Midget Fury for the WIN!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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glad i could help LOL! Truck looks amazing Justin!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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Looks great! That interior looks brand new! Auto though? Thought you were a manual guy
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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Can't believe how far it came in 10 days!!! I love it and now it needs some hood love. Haha
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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Hey. My 18th birthday is coming up soon. And if u ver get rid of ur rear bumper front bumper and grill. I call dibs. As mine r messed up as in damaged. Now I'm not the only 1gen running around in the metro Detroit area
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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i will have an extra grille shortly. i also have an extra tailgate panel
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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Originally Posted by 04blackedge
Looks great! That interior looks brand new! Auto though? Thought you were a manual guy
i know i know, thats the only requirement this truck hasnt met of mine...maybe one day
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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That truck looks great for its age, especially the interior. I've never been a fan of those wheels until now! They look 10x better on a Ranger than a Mustang!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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Dude that would be awsome. Cuz my tail gate on the bottom is rusted away and I got duck tape on it so unless ur really close to it u can't tell c it's rusted away
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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i just have the panel that is stainless steel not a whole tailgate
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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very nice Justin!

amazing what some TLC can do to a truck.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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Wow Justin! Amazing difference. You guys do fabulous work!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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yeah that thing is bangn now!. I love the look of the front with the little lip on it too
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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holy red interior!!

looks really good man
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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looks really good Justin!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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damn dude like i said you would turn this truck into something great. the only thing i dont like is the red interior
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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Originally Posted by Downey
the only thing i dont like is the red interior
then GTFO lol...red interior is where its at!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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i effin love it justin, makes me miss my 86 alot. the floor shift was awsome. i want one now, nice work man!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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Originally Posted by Toreador4x4
i just have the panel that is stainless steel not a whole tailgate
ohh ok. i thought u were talking about the whole thing my bad.
 
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so which one are you taking out on the dunes? haha
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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Originally Posted by Toreador4x4
i will have an extra grille shortly. i also have an extra tailgate panel
but ur getting rid of the 1st gen grill right cuz if u r i will take it off ur hands.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010
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yes, a few of the top mounts are gone so it will have to be bolted on with a few washers. whats wrong with yours?
 
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Red interior = teh sexytime mood maker!!
 
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