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Posted: 4/16/2024 10:30:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chibajoe: Not necessarily weird, but extremely rare: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/100464/228-1_jpg-3189365.JPG Biturbo 228 right? |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 10:41:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FrankSymptoms: More in the "unusual" category. Hillman Husky, a British economy vehicle. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7b/1b/47/7b1b47466bfbd5f51d42e7aaa2188801.jpg Both sisters learned to drive with it, my brother drove it till he ran it out of oil. Sounded like Thor's hammer banging on the engine block. Now: there's a hint that this vehicle is not truly British. It's due to a characteristic of all British cars which is not evident in this picture. |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 10:42:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PeepEater: Biturbo 228 right? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PeepEater: Originally Posted By chibajoe: Not necessarily weird, but extremely rare: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/100464/228-1_jpg-3189365.JPG Biturbo 228 right? Technically not a Biturbo since the coachwork is unique to the 228, and the car is quite a bit bigger (but yes, it does use the 2.8l twin turbo V6  ). Only 469 were built.
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Posted: 4/16/2024 10:49:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By noob5000000: Is that just a "You don't know how to drive" thing, or is there some quirk to Porsche and Pacer transmissions that makes them different to shift? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By noob5000000: Originally Posted By DADGAD: Originally Posted By blusmoke: Patiently awaiting photos of an all orig amc pacer . How the hell did you know. If only I still had it.  This thread reminds me of an arrogant kid in middle school bragging about "you couldn't get my dad's Porsche out of first gear." I told him "you couldn't get my mom's Pacer out of first gear." Regrettably, that car is long gone. RIP "The Egg" It was just his awkward attempt at bragging about his father's Porsche. My reply was more along the lines that the Pacer was just really difficult to shift. I can't really call that a victory, but it did shut him up. |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 11:00:02 AM EDT
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in for interesting. alas, my current fleet is about as unique as an AR-15.
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Posted: 4/16/2024 11:01:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LittlePony: Some people think I need to seek help for how much I love late 70s American cars https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/391660/20230513_120552-2815421.jpg No, we think that you're BEYOND help because of your love of late 70s American cars...
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Posted: 4/16/2024 11:23:04 AM EDT
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Factory color matching hardtop on my twilight blue mica Miata NB. 3 year search for it. Factory color matching rigs are pretty rare. Resprays not so much.
Mazda recently did a limited run on new hard tops. $4,888 in black only. |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 11:32:40 AM EDT
[Last Edit: madmathew]
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I used to have a Volvo P1800S for when the weather was crappy and I didn't feel like riding my motorcycle. I'm looking for one now to make a restomod.
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Posted: 4/16/2024 11:37:56 AM EDT
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I have a VW Caddy pickup, not running.
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Posted: 4/16/2024 12:00:05 PM EDT
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I sold this a few years ago, after owning it for 37 years.
 Attached FileIt absolutely spent more time in pieces, than on the road. It originally had an 850cc engine, but I dropped in a 1275, overbored to 1380cc. 10" wheels were replaced but 13". |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 12:36:46 PM EDT
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This belongs to a friend - 1967 Sunbeam Tiger MKII
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Posted: 4/16/2024 1:12:18 PM EDT
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A member has one of the old Isuzu VehiCROSS......moonmobile lookin' MF'ers.
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Posted: 4/16/2024 1:15:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By czechsix: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/73254/4th_of_july_2017-X5_jpg-3189284.JPG |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 1:20:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheRX7Project: Only weird or unusual if it doesn't need coils or a starter or a rebuild due to low compression I'd argue that my SA is weirder and more unusual but it still is nowhere near the level of weird or unusual that ARFCOM is capable of. BHR coils and 2kw starter ftw |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 1:25:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By southerncross: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/157261/PXL_20230609_222319778-2845563.jpg Nismo 
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Posted: 4/16/2024 1:44:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut: @southerncross Nismo https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/88366/MCZP6hJ-1429536.jpg It's a full bolt ons car. Makes about 300hp @21psi. |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 1:56:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blitzkreig: A member has one of the old Isuzu VehiCROSS......moonmobile lookin' MF'ers. I was in the Isuzu business when those came out. They would go for over sticker. They were very odd indeed. |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 1:58:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By neshomamench: I was in the Isuzu business when those came out. They would go for over sticker. They were very odd indeed. I always liked those. Also the X90. Never see the X90 anymore but there are a couple Vehicross in my town. |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 2:09:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By neshomamench: I was in the Isuzu business when those came out. They would go for over sticker. They were very odd indeed. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By neshomamench: Originally Posted By Blitzkreig: A member has one of the old Isuzu VehiCROSS......moonmobile lookin' MF'ers. I was in the Isuzu business when those came out. They would go for over sticker. They were very odd indeed. They're adorable |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 3:46:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ar15-joe: Nice! Same questions I asked of another member... What was it like to get that here? I assume road legal? What's it like to drive around town? I've thought about trying to get one, but am unsure if I'd even like it. They sure look like they'd be fun to bomb around in. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ar15-joe: Originally Posted By sca037: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/258209/IMG_6117_JPG-3189330.JPG Same questions I asked of another member... What was it like to get that here? I assume road legal? What's it like to drive around town? I've thought about trying to get one, but am unsure if I'd even like it. They sure look like they'd be fun to bomb around in. It took over 6 Months for it to be found, tweaked (mainly TB/WP service & tires) and arrive via Roll-On Roll-Off vehicle transport ship. This was after the C19 supply chain issues hit, so I don't really know what's normal.....but it seems like the days of bringing the minitrucks over in containers were over, at least a couple years ago. They ARE road legal in Michigan, but some States have backtracked and others never approved them even after they are over 25 years old as the Feds require. They are a lot of fun to bomb around in, but with only 38HP on tap you really have to boot it to run with traffic. Being RHD and shifting with the Left hand wasn't much to adapt to, but the wiper and turn signal stalks being reversed made for some extra fun during the learning curve  I mounted a GPS speedo and while I generally avoid the freeway, it clocked out at 73mph. Its happy zone is really 40-55 or so, it'll do that all day enjoyably. Note; the van versions have a LOT more room in the cockpit, since the seats can move back/tilt beyond where the cab ends on the trucks....and the roofs are higher too 
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Posted: 4/16/2024 3:47:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FrankSymptoms: More in the "unusual" category. Hillman Husky, a British economy vehicle. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7b/1b/47/7b1b47466bfbd5f51d42e7aaa2188801.jpg😊 Both sisters learned to drive with it, my brother drove it till he ran it out of oil. Sounded like Thor's hammer banging on the engine block. Now: there's a hint that this vehicle is not truly British. It's due to a characteristic of all British cars which is not evident in this picture. The steering wheel is on the wrong wrong side.
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Posted: 4/16/2024 4:12:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By madmathew: I used to have a Volvo P1800S for when the weather was crappy and I didn't feel like riding my motorcycle. I'm looking for one now to make a restomod.https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108155/1000002222_jpg-3189483.JPG |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 4:22:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DADGAD: How the hell did you know. If only I still had it. This thread reminds me of an arrogant kid in middle school bragging about "you couldn't get my dad's Porsche out of first gear." I told him "you couldn't get my mom's Pacer out of first gear." Regrettably, that car is long gone. RIP "The Egg" That’s like like the old joke (there are various versions) about two ranch owners and one starts bragging about how big his ranch is. “I can get in my truck and it takes two hours to get from on end to the other!” To which he other guy replies, “yeah, that happens when you drive a (insert brand you want to make fun of) “ or “we have shitty trucks where I am from as well….” |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 4:23:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 39Lasalle: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/139663/20221023_140716-2589827.jpg Have a few of these, not all that unusual but it's what I got. 39 Ha! Those are pretty cool. The JDM crowd likes those around my part of the world. I drove one last year and it was pretty interesting, essentially being “cab over” and so small. |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 4:29:08 PM EDT
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1963 Steyr Puch Haflinger 700AP, used to be Swiss Army. 1/2 ton truck, 4x4, fully independent suspension, portal axles, diff locks, air cooled 648cc boxer engine, precurser to the larger Pinzgauers. But cooler
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Posted: 4/16/2024 4:31:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By civic96hb: https://i.imgur.com/GrhVVPt.jpeg Corvair Rampside. They didn’t make a lot. I like it |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 4:35:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By midmo: I learned to drive in a '62 Corvair (not the Spyder  ) that I bought for $50. No starter and wasn't street legal, so friends and I would push start it and jump terraces in a Texas pasture.This ain't it, but it's its twin: http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/uploads/photoalbum/1962-chevrolet-corvair-monza-900-club-coupe-clean-original-4-speed-stick-2.JPG I knew a guy, now passed away that lifted his up somehow and Made a sand buggy thing out of a corvair. It worked great . They are smaller than this picture makes it look. |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 4:42:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DubyaB: I knew a guy, now passed away that lifted his up somehow and Made a sand buggy thing out of a corvair. It worked great . They are smaller than this picture makes it look. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DubyaB: Originally Posted By midmo: I learned to drive in a '62 Corvair (not the Spyder ) that I bought for $50. No starter and wasn't street legal, so friends and I would push start it and jump terraces in a Texas pasture.This ain't it, but it's its twin: http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/uploads/photoalbum/1962-chevrolet-corvair-monza-900-club-coupe-clean-original-4-speed-stick-2.JPG I knew a guy, now passed away that lifted his up somehow and Made a sand buggy thing out of a corvair. It worked great . They are smaller than this picture makes it look. I know even a 'stock' one did pretty good chasing jackrabbits through Texas sand and cactus. We could get it airborne with four teenage guys inside.  |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 6:22:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
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Okay here is mine, still own we need to get her going again,...
40ft skoolie, 50gallon water heater, fridge microwave, heat, ac 120 V/240 15 Amp 120v, 30 Amp 220v and 50 amp 220, could run basics up to everything depending on power source, solar and 2 batteries kept fridge/freezer and water heater warm on the road...  Attached FileUnder grandstands at BMS, during the Christmas lights with under water aquarium under grandstands, that was fkn tight On start/finish line BMS during a Christmas light show, people took our pictures as much as displays  Attached FileOn ferry, loved to travel from Corrola to EI for a couple weeks each year.  Attached FileBi yearly Uwharrie Isuzu Glamping trips.  Attached FileWe have discussed in last 2 months to get her going again....link if your curious about the budget build LA Tortuga build thread....most of it until skoolie.net sold out the the flip top heads fuckers that ran it into the ground Many a party was had...
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Posted: 4/16/2024 6:27:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/16/2024 7:07:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/16/2024 7:11:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LittlePony: Some people think I need to seek help for how much I love late 70s American cars https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/391660/20230513_120552-2815421.jpg Id roll that anyday |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 7:11:14 PM EDT
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Ford Fairmont, the 80s or 90s I suppose it had a sticker on it that said SVO it had a n 5.0 emblem, mustang style wheels,, the kind you would see on a cop mustang, sorry no pics
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Posted: 4/16/2024 7:21:58 PM EDT
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I own a Porsche 968 cabriolet
Not many of them around... |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 7:31:48 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By neshomamench: Crazy shit like a restomod 6.9 Mercedes. It was just so different and awesome. Love to know more about the restomod! Sorry, nothing to post in this thread, parts availability is like one of the first things I check for any potential car lol |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 7:33:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nowgrn4: Factory color matching hardtop on my twilight blue mica Miata NB. 3 year search for it. Factory color matching rigs are pretty rare. Resprays not so much. Mazda recently did a limited run on new hard tops. $4,888 in black only. Friend of mines mom has a Miata with a matching hardtop that lives in her garage. I bet the car does not have 30,000 miles on it |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 7:39:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/16/2024 7:48:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNice! Don't see Patrols that much any more. |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 7:50:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By civic96hb: https://i.imgur.com/GrhVVPt.jpeg Corvair Rampside. They didn’t make a lot.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 8:01:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By delorean: https://i.imgur.com/0lkZdXA.jpeg something something username something something |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 8:06:36 PM EDT
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I’d venture a guess that I have one of the most usual cars on Arfcom - F150.
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Posted: 4/16/2024 8:09:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By forager: See these WAY less than their convertible sisters.. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/93480/IMG_1796_jpeg-3189813.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/93480/IMG_0275_jpeg-3189816.JPG Have you seen the guys on youtube LS swapping one? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuDXfH1N16c&list=PLBFrR2bfo_1-mWFQB-odCzK6tkzvIsYxk @forager |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 8:21:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/16/2024 8:22:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bjkb1f: I’d venture a guess that I have one of the most usual cars on Arfcom - F150. I have a 3V 5.4 Triton that still runs. What do I win? |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 8:30:28 PM EDT
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Someone here has to have a Schwimmwagen. That person wins.
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Posted: 4/16/2024 8:31:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shootindave: I have a 3V 5.4 Triton that still runs. What do I win? A spark plug heli-coil kit? |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 8:33:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PeepEater: A spark plug heli-coil kit? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PeepEater: Originally Posted By Shootindave: I have a 3V 5.4 Triton that still runs. What do I win? A spark plug heli-coil kit? I pray on my spark plugs quarterly, that they may last another 10 years. |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 8:41:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myitinaw: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65625/1937_812_Cord-3189887.jpg |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 8:43:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _Matt_: I’ve got a Tacoma, so I guess I win damn, you beat me to it. |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 8:50:51 PM EDT
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Does ugliest count?
 
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