Hmm. I'm liking this way too much. 

"Birddog" (maintmgt) 03/29/2016 at 23:57 • Filed to: None

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Drop that tail about 12", dump the wheezy 223 6 cylinder and it’s perfect!

In Colorado of all places.

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Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) is dead, long live Bman76 M. Arch > Birddog 03/30/2016 at 00:13

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Or, swap in a “late model” I6 from a late 80's-90's F-150. Dare to be different.

Die-Trying > Birddog 03/30/2016 at 00:23

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i was looking at the prices in the chicago area.............. ridiculous. $5k for what youre hunting. short step sides dont go out of style for long. and its not often you see an early 60s ford on the road.

best jump on it quick

Birddog > Die-Trying 03/30/2016 at 00:27

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I won’t buy a Midwest truck. I’d be better off buying rust by the pound.

I can’t jump on that one until I have a shipping quote. Colorado to Chicago is going to be $8oo +/-.

Die-Trying > Birddog 03/30/2016 at 00:35

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nothing like a nice long drive to get to know a new truck........

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > Birddog 03/30/2016 at 00:37

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I’m with B-man, just replace the 223 with a 300 and call it a day.

Birddog > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) is dead, long live Bman76 M. Arch 03/30/2016 at 00:43

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Yeah, an FI 4.9 would be a neat change of pace. More than enough power for a cruiser too.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Birddog 03/30/2016 at 01:32

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Exactly, certainly more interesting than a 302 or a Coyote, IMO.

garagemonkee > Birddog 03/30/2016 at 04:05

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My dad has had my Grandpa’s 1963 C10 Deluxe since he passed away 10 years ago. Just sitting in my parent’s backyard. My impending future as a home owner and the impending road project that will see my parents lose some of their yard where it currently sits has been putting many thoughts about doing a full reworking of the brakes and suspension. Add power steering and go to power disc brakes. I think it’d be a real good work horse for a much smaller investment than buying a new truck.

xsnowpig > Birddog 03/30/2016 at 09:25

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CrownVic front end, then the engine. then you can be Elwood Blues “cop motor, cop shocks”