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That reminds me. I need to post up that 62 Falcon wagon, seeing as I didn't win the lottery overnight.
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I love the lines on these older vans. Much better than the bubble cars we have today.
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Love the tail lights.
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More pot stirring...................

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4380033879.html
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Can he resist the temptation?!?!?!

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/4399844360.html

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1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.

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1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.

1973 Stroppe Baja project
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That looks identical to one my grandfather had!
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Whoa, that is amazing, keep the patina
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!!! Being original is a blueprint for followers !!!
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akaFrankCastle wrote:Can he resist the temptation?!?!?!

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/4399844360.html

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Just got back in town.... it sold!!!

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Next time you're down this way I'll introduce you to my two Jeep FC owner neighbors.
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akaFrankCastle wrote:Next time you're down this way I'll introduce you to my two Jeep FC owner neighbors.


that would be cool, I want to check them out. I did see one drive by here in Denver one day, it was blue...
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Alright, I have two for you if ya are still looking....
The first, a 79 Fiat Spider
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The second, a 76 Olds Custom Cruiser 9 passenger wagon with a 455 in it...... :burnout:
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[quote=The second, a 76 Olds Custom Cruiser 9 passenger wagon with a 455 in it...... :burnout:
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FAMILY TRUCKSTER!!!
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sbolt19 wrote:Image


There is a 55 something parked in front of that wagon.
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akaFrankCastle wrote:There is a 55 something parked in front of that wagon.


Good eye. It's my sister's 55 Chevy Bel-Air.
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Dirtheadz wrote:FAMILY TRUCKSTER!!!


This thing hauls ass. No joke either, it will flat out fly, and is probably one of the more comfortable boats I have ever ridden in. Both of these are what I am trying to offload to use as Mustang funds.
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Stroppe'd
1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.

The Terrible One
1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.

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Grab a flatbed from the junk yard and that thing is ready
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EFI Guy wrote:Well, it's unique: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4378930216.html


You can also save money on a coffin in case of an accident.
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I suspect you'd be safer on a motorcycle. It'd save them having to cut your corpse out.
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akaFrankCastle wrote:
EFI Guy wrote:Well, it's unique: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4378930216.html


You can also save money on a coffin in case of an accident.


I suspect it could still be carried by 6.
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The Gama Goat the coolest 6x6 ever. You find them on ebay every now and then.
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EFI Guy wrote:Well, it's unique: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4378930216.html


whoa.. spendy for that piece of poop
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I had one of those as my first car in 1973! Suicide doors and not enough power to get out of its own way!
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[quote="76fordbronco"]I had one of those as my first car in 1973! Suicide doors and not enough power to get out of its own way![/quotes thought one of the first requirements was its easy to park...

Seems like it fits the bill rather well
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Probably won't be taking this one on the interstate.
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http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4421722256.html

If this one survives the weeks without being bought, I'm going to have to make a trip north.
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http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4443447649.html

Keeping up with the truck capability theme.
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http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4442547290.html

You might need to bump your budget up a bit for this one.
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http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4442096357.html
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1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.

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