Looking for a vehicle for a DD - more unique the better!

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Despite being a Geo Metro, a well built one can be crazy fast. That said, I'd rather have a built Mazda 323 GTX.

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1976 Bronco "Green, Yellow, whatever", 1969 Bronco "Red", 1972 Bronco Stocker "Kind of Blue/Grayish"
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I have no idea what to say about that.
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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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A little work and you can have a nice DD

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4262495048.html
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Very cool. Would make a nice run around. Where is my four car garage?
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It would be a project, but its a short box.
http://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/4303518971.html
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Gunnibronco wrote:It would be a project, but its a short box.
http://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/4303518971.html


Can't say I have ever been a fan of the Unibody. Blasphemy maybe. Now, that red 64 sitting over there on the right! Sign me up! drool
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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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http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/4307574231.html

This ones a little above your budget but I would drive it with a smile on my face.
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casadejohnson wrote:http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/4307574231.html

This ones a little above your budget but I would drive it with a smile on my face.


And the photoshop skilz are amazing!
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akaFrankCastle wrote:
Gunnibronco wrote:It would be a project, but its a short box.
http://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/4303518971.html


Can't say I have ever been a fan of the Unibody. Blasphemy maybe. Now, that red 64 sitting over there on the right! Sign me up! drool


Ya i like that flatbed :)
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casadejohnson wrote:http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/4305932679.html

This I like

http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/4263121136.html

and this as well

http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/4270560986.html


Those are cool.. i would be tempted to highly modify the little sedan!
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landshark wrote:Those are cool.. i would be tempted to highly modify the little sedan!


I agree, You almost have to buy a Nissan Sentra or something like it so your not tempted to spend your "Bronco Money" modifying it.
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And would immediately qualify you to be a Designated Driver every weekend...
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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.

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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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"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." ΓÇô Claire Wolfe
74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, HP609s, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, 4x4x2 hyrdo assist, custom dash & gauges
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That's cool, any guess at the top speed? 45 mph?
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oh boy.... lookie here... this is sweet but outside my price range...

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http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/4273577581.html
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Gamagoat! Holy crap. I haven't seen one of those in years. Back when the Army decided to phase them out, most were hauled out to the heavy machine gun and anti-tank ranges.
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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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1973 Stroppe Baja project
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My dad has some good stories about those! Pretty impressive rigs!
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It has a big block and does 85? Whoa. That's gotta be scary.

The wind must really push that flat wind screen.
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5.73 gears, 40's, and 6500rpm would get you 85mph.
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Stacy David did a show on one of those it was BA
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Since there have been a few projects mentioned, I'll toss this one out there...
You really should buy it.... I want it out of my garage !

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4305302371.html
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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.

1973 Stroppe Baja project
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akaFrankCastle wrote:Well within the budget.

http://pueblo.craigslist.org/cto/4321285068.html


Whoop, there it is !
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Have to see if it needs emissions. Great deal will cal today
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I think it needs one of those turbo 4 bangers. Not the diesel kind.
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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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