Oops, I Bought A Bro Truck

"Bird" (Bird) 03/31/2014 at 15:27 • Filed to: None

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It's a four door Bronco! aka the C350 from Centurion. It's basically an F350 four door Bronco...with a 460 V8, and 4 wheel drive! Badass. Definitely a major change from the slammed Miata I was driving previously...

If you don't know anything about them, these crazy conversions were made by a company called Centurion. It has an F350 frame and running gear, with an F350 crew cab welded to the back half of a Bronco sitting on top. Yes, the roof still comes off! I haven't taken it off yet, and I really want to put a soft top on it eventually.

It's in great shape. Odometer says about 83k miles, and while it could have turned over, I don't think it has. It's been in southern California it's whole life, and the interior has held up remarkably well. Seats 8! It purrs like a kitten too...need to get some glasspacks on it to fix that.

So what say you Oppo? Cool or not cool?

505Turbeaux > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:29

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damn good job man. Super jealous.

Bird > 505Turbeaux 03/31/2014 at 15:30

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Thanks!

yamahog > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:30

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Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:31

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Sup bro? When you gettin them hater stacks bro? Gonna roal coal, bro? (Yes, I know it's not a diesel)

Your boy, BJR > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:32

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saw this hillbilly-ass thing in MD a few years ago.

Cherry_man1 > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:32

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Wicked.

HammerheadFistpunch > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:33

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Love it. The red velour is a bit much for me, but I totally dig on the truck.

Bird > Your boy, BJR 03/31/2014 at 15:33

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Ohh! He has the running boards!

I guess mine's more Beverly Hillbillies...I live in LA.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:34

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I say COOL.

And more over, not a bro-truck.

I only give that classification to non-functional trucks. You know giant lifts and 2 inch sidewalls on the 20+ inch rims.

Ferrero1911 > Your boy, BJR 03/31/2014 at 15:35

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Ours needs running boards

Your boy, BJR > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:35

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This is my first ride.

Bird > HammerheadFistpunch 03/31/2014 at 15:36

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Yeah...the red velour is...a tad...gaudy...

I'd love to get a grey Eddie Bauer leather interior, but I don't know if that will ever happen. You need two donors! A crew cab F-truck and a Bronco!

Takuro Spirit > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:36

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If you can afford the gas, I say, BAD-ASS.

Ferrero1911 > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:36

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I guess this means I own a bro truck too! That red is intense.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:36

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BRO, I'm JELLY! That thing is awesomeeeeee!

bob and john > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:36

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that is actually really nice. id say do something about the headlights, and give it a good wash and wax, then then ud have proabbly the nicest Centurion on the road

Bird > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 03/31/2014 at 15:38

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Yeah, I really don't even like the term. Just made for a good headline!

I bought this truck to drive a few miles around town, and to be able to tow a car trailer, so for me it's highly functional. Plus, now I get the added benefit of having a cool truck to take to Pismo Beach instead of just some utilitarian pickup.

Bird > Takuro Spirit 03/31/2014 at 15:38

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I hope I can afford it...I only intend to drive it a little bit...

pfftballer > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:39

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Where's your light bar bro?!?

Bird > Ferrero1911 03/31/2014 at 15:39

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Yep! When are we going to Pismo?

Bird > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 03/31/2014 at 15:40

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I know...I couldn't resist. It's not at all what I set out to buy, but how do you pass up on it...

I was looking for a basic truck to be able to tow a trailer with occasionally. Then this beast popped up on craigslist...

Bird > pfftballer 03/31/2014 at 15:41

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No light bar. Super tall American flag is being ordered now...

Bird > Your boy, BJR 03/31/2014 at 15:43

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That thing is sweet! I love the two tone and the colors that were available on those trucks.

Guess it just makes me nostalgic for when I was a kid and those were still relatively new.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:43

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I love it. I'd keep one as a winter truck if I had the money/space.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:47

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Anyone who says "not cool" deserves to have their current car crushed. By a Centurion Bronco.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:47

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I really want a occasional towing vehicle as well, sad thing is all the 90's OBS stuff here in Michigan is so damn rusty. I need a Cali truck too, haha. That Centurion has got to be one of the awesomest SUV's ever.

Guy at my work is swapping a 460 into his Bronco right now, did all kinds of upgrades to it, can't wait to see his completed project.

Bird > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 03/31/2014 at 15:52

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I might be able to assist in that...lol

Bird > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 03/31/2014 at 15:54

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This one may eventually make it back to the East Coast...I might try to pay for the gas to drive it across the country with the premium I could get for a rust free truck back east.

Well it does have a little rust...on the roof. The joint where it's welded together flexed and cracked the paint off over the years, so it's cali, sun-baked, surface rust...

offroadkarter > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:56

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You bought a centurion!???!?!?!? I don't care what anyone here says, those are AWESOME! If anyone here gives you shit, crush their miatas with your mighty C350. It looks really clean, what kind of shape is it in?

I would love to own a 96 C350 7.3 PSD as a tow beast one day, but I doubt I'll ever own a Centurion. I have two friends who own them, although one sold his. One was a 88 I think C250 in all white, the other is a 96 C250 with a SAS and 37's. It also is a 460 but its a MAF truck. He has a brand new 460 and a vortech sitting in his basement waiting to go in one day. The truck needs a resto bad, he's been using it for a plow truck for years and its taking its toll.

Here is the 96, you can see my 96 eddie bauer next to it which is a 4" lift and 35's for size reference.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:57

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Haha yeah, you could probably make a pretty penny off of this thing.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:58

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And/or it would be an awesome way to have a road trip pay for itself.

Ferrero1911 > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:59

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We should go soon and go camping too!

dinobot666 > Bird 03/31/2014 at 15:59

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A mild lift on a rare truck like that doesn't equal bro, it equals awesome. Nice find.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Bird 03/31/2014 at 16:03

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A friend of mine wanted a short wheelbase truck with four doors a while back. I said to go Centurion. Pursuant to that, I CL'ed them a bit. The 350 4wd ones are among the harder ones to find - at least in 7.3 diesel form, there are some 460s. Lots of F-150 2wd ones out there, seemed like.

jkm7680 > Bird 03/31/2014 at 16:11

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Never seen one of those before, I'd say cool!

Enginerrrrrrrrr > Bird 03/31/2014 at 16:16

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You haven't told us how much it was, but I am going with cool. I used to have this model year Bronco, and I miss it dearly. Having some extra seats is not a bad thing.

Bird > offroadkarter 03/31/2014 at 16:22

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I love the Eddie Bauer Broncos...

Mine is in really good shape for the age. It has 83k miles, I believe they're original judging by the condition. Runs awesome. Sit's at idle and you can barely feel or hear it running (glasspacks should solve that problem). Interior is in really good shape except the seat bottoms are shredded.

Only rust is on the roof at the joint. Still very repairable since it's been in southern california it's whole life. The chassis is nice and clean. The diesels were special order right?

offroadkarter > Bird 03/31/2014 at 16:26

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I have no idea if the diesel were special order or not, I mean probably. These trucks were so customizable when you ordered them.

The roof rust is such a common issue on those, aside from that it looks great.

Also this is only my opinion but I think most exhaust setups sound like redneck garbage on these trucks. I am going to do a magnaflow setup on mine because it sounds pretty smooth and not like a 350SBC with a muffler delete. I'd look somewhere into that route to.

WilRams > Bird 03/31/2014 at 16:39

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I have had an 89 Bronco since high school that I love love love. This is a.o.k. In my books.!

Hermann > Bird 03/31/2014 at 16:51

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8th gen F-Series (IMO) never looked uncool. They looked badass until the day they started looking vintage badass. Same for the 9th series.

Congratulations. Awesome truck!

Heh > Bird 03/31/2014 at 16:53

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This is badass.

user314 > Bird 03/31/2014 at 16:56

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No truck nuts, no decals, no giant stacks. It fails my Bro Truck tick sheet my friend. Totally cool!

Shane Gardner > Bird 03/31/2014 at 16:57

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Think of all the Bud Light Limes and or Platinums you can fit in that thing.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Bird 03/31/2014 at 17:02

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DUDE I have always wanted one of these. You are a very lucky man.

thisisamazonman > Bird 03/31/2014 at 17:06

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God as much as I hate me some bro trucks, this thing is just different enough to be acceptable.

I guess the only relevant question is this: nice price or crack pipe? How much did you pay?

Bird > offroadkarter 03/31/2014 at 17:08

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Yeah, I don't want it obnoxious, but I've never owned a big block before...I want to hear that sucker!

Bird > Hermann 03/31/2014 at 17:09

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I totally agree. I think Ford did too considering how long they ran with it. I do like the facelift a little more though.

Bird > user314 03/31/2014 at 17:10

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I think I'm glad I failed...

Bird > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 03/31/2014 at 17:11

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Thank you. I actually just lucked into it. It wasn't what I was looking for, but it was the best truck in my price range that ticked all the boxes...

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Bird 03/31/2014 at 17:12

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Awesome, you have your camping/towing/hunting/anything awesome outdoors truck ready to go!

Bird > thisisamazonman 03/31/2014 at 17:12

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I love oddball...so I had to buy it. Wasn't a 'truck guy' per se, but fuck, guess I am now!

I paid just under 3k, but it needs a couple things to be 100%.

Omygodc > Bird 03/31/2014 at 17:13

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A buddy of mine here in Imperial Valley has one of those that he bought new. He couldn't bring himself to buy a Suburban, but needed one. He still owns it, and it still runs and looks as good as the day he bought. I say great deal, and no, it is not a bro truck. I see plenty of those at Glamis...

offroadkarter > Bird 03/31/2014 at 17:13

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I bet your truck has more noise than mine does. The stock 351w sounds like a mechanical fan and a sewing machine going down the road haha

Bird > Enginerrrrrrrrr 03/31/2014 at 17:13

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Just under $3k. I can't wait to load eight people, beer, and all the shit you need in it and hit the dunes!

Bird > Omygodc 03/31/2014 at 17:15

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Haha, I bet you do see plenty out there.

I actually think this one is done just right. Just a little higher, and a little more tire.

Omygodc > Bird 03/31/2014 at 17:15

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If you bought it for less than 3K, you stole it! Nice job!

Bird > offroadkarter 03/31/2014 at 17:15

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Yeah, it definitely doesn't sound like that...it'll make some noise when you get on it.

Hermann > Bird 03/31/2014 at 17:16

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Yeah. I like the facelift. The lights and the grille look better.

user314 > Bird 03/31/2014 at 17:18

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Yeah, there's one in the area: Lifted, giant tires, nutz, six or eight in stacks out the bed, giant decal in the back window: "Mind if I smoke?" (And good Lord, does it!).

The Car Guy > Bird 03/31/2014 at 17:21

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This thing is badass. I love the oldschool interior. Maybe a custom paint job and some large rims? /stupid

thisisamazonman > Bird 03/31/2014 at 17:23

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So what you are saying is you just won the "nice price" award. For a sub 100k, rare truck, you really, really won the nice price award.

Bird > thisisamazonman 03/31/2014 at 17:27

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I think so...every other truck I looked at sub 3k was a pile.

thisisamazonman > Bird 03/31/2014 at 17:29

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What really amazes me is how clean it looks underneath: usually the underside of a mid 80s Ford is rustville, population you. Not so with this truck. You said it has a little rust on top, but still not bad at all.

Bird > thisisamazonman 03/31/2014 at 17:35

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Yeah the underside is clean. Thank god for southern california!

I'm originally from the midwest, so I know what even 5 years does to the underside of a car out there...Here in LA, you can still take the bolts off of suspension parts that are 20 years old, and not need to use a blowtorch...

Jerbun > Bird 03/31/2014 at 17:52

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Not a bro truck. Proper tire to rim ratio, tire to wheel well ratio, and wheel gap size. This is a beautiful machine. Also, based off of the picture below, that looks like a proper suspension lift, rather than being put on blocks.

On another note, I have never before realized how far back from the front of the door those mirrors are mounted. How does that work with positioning them?

Bird > Jerbun 03/31/2014 at 17:57

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I'm not sure about the lift actually. I don't know enough about them. I think it may just be extended shackles. It's not actually lifted that much though. The F350's ride really high stock, and then with the bigger tires it makes it that much higher.

As far as the mirrors, they're in a great place visibility wise...but I never really noticed how far back they were either.

JEM > Bird 03/31/2014 at 18:14

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Take it from someone who has a Magnaflow on a 4.0L Cherokee motor.... that is ALL the volume you need. I think if you put glasspacks on you will make it sound obnoxiously loud.

Oh and AWESOME truck!! I've always loved those things.

Dsscats > Bird 03/31/2014 at 20:29

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You live in LA? Where at? I'm in Studio City. Wanna cruise with a 300zx some time?

Jayhawk Jake > Bird 03/31/2014 at 21:15

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Fuck me that thing looks badass.

Bird > Jayhawk Jake 03/31/2014 at 21:20

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That was my reaction to the craigslist ad.

Kylemaro > Bird 03/31/2014 at 22:55

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i say good buy, as long as YOU can actually drive it. im talking if you can parallel park that big ole mother. and if when you go to the grocery store you don't need two spaces to pull through can drive it. because the only gripe i have with bro trucks, is bro owners who can not drive or park

ihbase > Bird 04/01/2014 at 01:03

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As mentioned by others, it is not a Bro truck or a Brodozer because: Looks like it is close to a stock F350 ride height. No "fear this" stickers. No over fueled diesel rolling coal. No poaching lights. No guns racked on display.

In short- it is a solid piece of good equipment that has not been molested by some overcompensating Bro.

Good score. But hard on fuel. -Michael

Bird > ihbase 04/01/2014 at 01:18

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Thank you. I think it's a good score too.

I know it's not really a bro truck, but I thought it made a good headline! I guess it worked. I'm surprised how much attention it got. I knew I loved it as soon as I saw it, but I'm surprised it was so well received here.

russkunkel > Bird 04/01/2014 at 10:53

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That's all kinds of awesome. Father of and better than the Excursion. Nice score.

Bird > Dsscats 04/01/2014 at 13:18

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I'm in Sherman Oaks...You'll probably see me riding around the valley in this beast...you might have seen my girlfriends Abarth:

We should hang out.

Curt Styler > Bird 04/01/2014 at 13:50

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EPIC!!!! Those are wicked.

Get used to single digit fuel milage. I had a 1991 Bronco that gave me (seriously) between 1.5 and 2 MPG. Had I done some repairs and new tires I probably could have gotten it up to 5 mpg city. I only had it a few months before the repair bills skyrocketed and I gave it to my parents to trade in, but damn those were great months. I had the 351 Windsor. So much torque, I can't imagine what the 460 must be like.

There was a company that made slantback-soft tops for them. If it has lasted longer I would have gotten one. They snap on and look awesome. Might be something to look into if you want a soft top.

Overall, nice truck. Hope you have fun with it.

Curt Styler > Curt Styler 04/01/2014 at 13:53

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OH, and make sure you keep the rear window in working order. My motor went out when it was stuck in the "up" position. I had to pry the thing down without breaking the window just to open the tailgate. Just an FYI.

Dsscats > Bird 04/01/2014 at 19:40

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I believe I have! Seriously, I'd love to cruise around some time! It would be fun to see how tiny a 300zx is and how huge the Centurion is :p

voltzvibe > Bird 04/01/2014 at 22:15

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I'm not much of a Ford fan, but this truck is pretty pimp. Good find. 460 is a great motor, I have to admit.

vicariousILive > Bird 04/02/2014 at 14:35

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Glass pack?! Do you live in Mud Lake Idaho?

STREPITUS > Bird 04/03/2014 at 15:09

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Ugh. I'm seriously jealous.

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/in-todays-issu…

reverberocket is nipping the apex..and gently blowing in it's ear. > Bird 04/03/2014 at 18:40

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It looks clean and fairly unmolested - nice buy. Needs these, though...

Bird > reverberocket is nipping the apex..and gently blowing in it's ear. 04/03/2014 at 21:13

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My girlfriend and I were just talking about that last night! Definitely needs a set.

Bird > Dsscats 04/05/2014 at 23:46

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Don't know what you're doing in the morning, but my girlfriend and I will be at Supercar Sunday in Woodland Hills.

My friends bringing out his Dinan E36 M3 too.

Dsscats > Bird 04/06/2014 at 20:12

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I wish I could have come. I'm there pretty often so if you see my 300zx come give a holler!

The Biebster's got a P71 (Formerly not Justin Bieber) > Bird 04/06/2014 at 20:43

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I

LOVE THOSE CENTURION TRUCKS. I'd throw on some stock F250 wheels and drop it back down and keep it clean

Bird > The Biebster's got a P71 (Formerly not Justin Bieber) 04/07/2014 at 00:46

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I actually like the look just how it is now. I think F350's look a little goofy...too high and not enough tire. Besides that, these tires are dirt cheap. US surplus Hummer tires...$125 a pop for basically new tires. So I need to be able to clear a 37" tire if I want to keep using these.

The plan is to fix it up a little. I want to get the seats recovered in the same material. The front seat bottoms are shredded and the foam is bad in all of them. Then start doing spot repairs to the problem areas on the body. No real rust except the roof, but it has some things that could use attention. It could stand to be painted, but I like the originality so I want to keep from doing that as long as possible.

92LX302 > Bird 04/23/2014 at 00:00

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In the 80s-90s Ford universe, this interior shade is better known as 'Porno Red'.