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Re: ...and she's gone.... [Re: Kidsixpack] #3097985
11/29/22 02:05 AM
11/29/22 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Kidsixpack
I took delivery of my Bronco Raptor a couple a couple weeks ago. Unbelievable truck! My two door sasquatch was built two weeks back. Waiting for it to show up at the dealer. I work at the Bronco plant. They are Awesome!
The up and coming heritage editions look really cool! Available in a baby blue which I usually hate, but looks great with the white.
KID


Right on, man .. congrats on the Raptor - those things are beasts. I'm super happy with my Badlands Sasquatch (I opted for the 2.7) - rides great, has all the bells and whistles I want, and is super capable. I went with a dealer that gave X plan pricing equivalent, so close to $2k below MSRP, and the sale of the Dart, plus saving 2 years worth of photo job income allowed me to put a nice down payment. It's interesting, with every car/vehicle there is a whole community of enthusiasts, and then sub-genres within that group. When I first got into off-roading, I didn't realize that there's so many sub-groups - there's the mud-baggers, the sand dune lovers, the rock-crawlers, the overlanders, the snow-wheelers, etc.

I appreciate the kind comments about the Dart, and it's flattering to hear people mention that they remember it (and the .gif of the carb explosion with Primerdust and I when we were firing it up for the first time MANY years ago) - I figured amongst all the E and B bodies, that little A-Body wouldn't be much to be remembered - so thanks ... that put a smile on my face.

Re: ...and she's gone.... [Re: cal_gecko] #3098104
11/29/22 02:44 PM
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I always regarded Cal a standup guy. Really liked that car. Seems if I remember correctly members on this site were giving him grief so he pretty much stoped participating. I think I bought a duel 4 intake for a small block back in the day. Anyway, good luck with your new toy and enjoy.


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Re: ...and she's gone.... [Re: Kern Dog] #3098179
11/29/22 06:54 PM
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Dodge is being silly to not offer a new RamCharger. Not everyone wants a Jeep Wrangler as noticed by the sheer amount of Broncos I see on a daily basis. Its like every 5th person in town has one.

One of the number 1 vehicles that gets traded for from mustangs, challengers, chargers and camaros is the wrangler and bronco. It would be a lot easier to flip them into a RamCharger that uses the same Dodge muscle marketing

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Re: ...and she's gone.... [Re: Dart 500] #3105990
12/27/22 08:26 PM
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I am one of those who just always played with old Mopars.
And I hope I can continue that way till the end.

Carsten

Re: ...and she's gone.... [Re: fc7_plumcrazy] #3106120
12/28/22 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by fc7_plumcrazy
I am one of those who just always played with old Mopars.
And I hope I can continue that way till the end.

Carsten


Same here, As long as Im breathing there will be an old car in the garage. I think both my daughters will make sure of that

I have nothing against the modern toys, but they've become far too complicated to maintain without a lot of fancy gadget tools

I can fix just about anything and everything on the vintage iron with tools I have


I plan to retire Sept 2023 and tinker with the toys, both life size and 1/25th scale stuff.. My hemi car is still points ignition and manual drum brakes . And as long as I can get parts, I plan to keep it that way ( ive already started stashing away service parts )

Might get a part time job after a while to keep from getting bored and to keep from sedentary. Plus get me out of the house once in a while

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Re: ...and she's gone.... [Re: gtx6970] #3106129
12/28/22 02:38 PM
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get a part time job ?

haha


if you are anything like most guys, including me, there will be so many things needing attention after you retire, you will wonder how you found time to work. panic laugh2
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Re: ...and she's gone.... [Re: moparx] #3106208
12/28/22 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by moparx
get a part time job ?

haha


if you are anything like most guys, including me, there will be so many things needing attention after you retire, you will wonder how you found time to work. panic laugh2
beer


You got that right! laugh2


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as long as you look good doing it!

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Re: ...and she's gone.... [Re: moparx] #3106328
12/29/22 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by moparx
get a part time job ?

haha


if you are anything like most guys, including me, there will be so many things needing attention after you retire, you will wonder how you found time to work. panic laugh2
beer



I said might.

I do have plans to do some updates on the house post retirement , update master bath and tile floors thruout main living area. I just had new carpet installed in bedrooms last spring

Re: ...and she's gone.... [Re: cal_gecko] #3106377
12/29/22 01:38 PM
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Cool story, Cal. I know the feeling. When I sold my `71 Challenger R/T back in 2017 after 30 years of ownership... I was quite literally choked up. Like me, you probably had a ton of great times in your car and none will be forgotten. Big time congrats on taking delivery of your beautiful Bronco. I worked on the exterior development of that vehicle in Ford's Design Studio. Such a cool machine. I'm sure you're gonna' love it.

Re: ...and she's gone.... [Re: peelerboy] #3107779
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I am not on this site as much as I once was but I do remember your Dart build Cal. I am also a "switcher". Went from old MOPARS and drag racing to firearm collecting, to Harley Davidsons, to firearm collecting again, Jet Ski's, back to MOPAR drag racing, then back to firearms, then took a break from everything. Sold the guns, stashed some money, remodeled some stuff on the house, bought some newer cars, and now am looking for another old MOPAR. A 1968 Barracuda Fastback is on the short list, but this time I want a NICE numbers matching cruiser that the wife and I both can enjoy. Nice Bronco by the way!!


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Re: ...and she's gone.... [Re: peelerboy] #3109962
01/08/23 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by peelerboy
Cool story, Cal. I know the feeling. When I sold my `71 Challenger R/T back in 2017 after 30 years of ownership... I was quite literally choked up. Like me, you probably had a ton of great times in your car and none will be forgotten. Big time congrats on taking delivery of your beautiful Bronco. I worked on the exterior development of that vehicle in Ford's Design Studio. Such a cool machine. I'm sure you're gonna' love it.


Wow, no kidding? Awesome that you got to work on the development of it! I'm absolutely loving it so far- in 2.5 months, I've already put 5000 miles on it, and love everything about it. It's such a well-designed and thought out vehicle. Yep, lots of great memories with the Dart, and it was emotional to get rid of it, but it's great to see the new owner enjoying it. I took the liberty to use some Ford cues in editing this photo I took at Trona Pinnacles last month.

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