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MadJack
11-16-2010, 03:42 AM
on friday we finaly brought home lilsvtlady's truck, its a 97 explorer AWD V8 , leather, power seats, sunroof, its in pretty good shape, just needs some matching wheels, and some body work. ill try to get a pic up soon.
HMMRDWN
11-16-2010, 07:53 PM
Cool congrats on the new ride! :D
FLSTCI71
11-17-2010, 08:13 PM
ill try to get a pic up soon.

Define "soon". :)
robl110
11-18-2010, 04:42 AM
Cmon u guys buying new rides and not posting pics are killing me.
F8LBITE
11-18-2010, 06:28 AM
Maybe he needs a new camera so he can take pics of the new truck?:shrug:
MadJack
11-18-2010, 06:24 PM
i wish that line would work, lol im actually having a hard time getting it to upload on the site.
MadJack
11-18-2010, 06:30 PM
http://www.mnfords.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3103
robl110
11-21-2010, 03:30 PM
I have always liked the forest green on that body style.
MadJack
11-21-2010, 04:52 PM
ya we got lucky with it, very little rust, but the hood needs replaced and the passenger fender needs buffed out
MadJack
12-07-2010, 11:29 AM
well finally today i layered up and pulled the engine, only tofind out it has newly rebuilt trans, and newer torque converter, score! so now to wait till payday and get the remaining parts for the new engine before i through it in.
Eleanor390
12-08-2010, 04:29 PM
well finally today i layered up and pulled the engine, only tofind out it has newly rebuilt trans, and newer torque converter, score! so now to wait till payday and get the remaining parts for the new engine before i through it in.

are you working in an unheated spot? You could get it down here my garage is empty sans for my Harleys and it is heated and has two roll cabinets worth of tools as long as you didn't burn it down or have it there till spring!
MadJack
12-08-2010, 05:03 PM
damn, i may have to take you up on that offer, im working on it in my driveway, i live in a trailer park lol,for now. but i got a heated shed im building the engine in, so luckly that'll be done next week, and it wont take very long, but if the weather turns colder i'll hit you up, why not pm me your number, ill shoot ya call.
Eleanor390
12-09-2010, 09:42 AM
damn, i may have to take you up on that offer, im working on it in my driveway, i live in a trailer park lol,for now. but i got a heated shed im building the engine in, so luckly that'll be done next week, and it wont take very long, but if the weather turns colder i'll hit you up, why not pm me your number, ill shoot ya call.

whenever you would like!
HMMRDWN
12-09-2010, 08:17 PM
whenever you would like!

Ya know...you're a pretty good egg! Glad to know ya! :)
Eleanor390
12-10-2010, 08:56 AM
Ya know...you're a pretty good egg! Glad to know ya! :)

aw, I just try to help out where I can, I know what its like to work outside on stuff,, did it for years and it isn't fun!
Thanks, Marie!!!! Its an honor to know you!