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Old 03-04-2014, 11:14 PM   #1
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Picked this up Sunday as a driver/parts chaser
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Old 03-04-2014, 11:46 PM   #2
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Nice. I have been wanting a 30/31 ccpu. I was even thinking of selling or trading my 30 roadster for one.
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Old 03-05-2014, 06:43 AM   #3
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Looks like a great find !!!
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Old 03-05-2014, 10:54 PM   #4
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You are going to have a problem chasing fast parts with that?
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Old 03-05-2014, 11:02 PM   #5
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trucks are cool!
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Old 03-06-2014, 12:12 AM   #6
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Reminds me of my neighbors pickup. Very nice driver/parts chaser you have there. I like it.
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Old 03-06-2014, 12:18 AM   #7
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Beautiful. I love it. I like the color, and the patina. It looks nice, but not too nice if you know what I mean. Just like a pickup should. Enjoy it in good health! As impractical as some claim pickups and / or AA's to be based on comfort, or speed I'd love to have a pickup, or AA truck someday. It speaks to my farming roots.

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Old 03-06-2014, 08:49 AM   #8
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Nice truck good luck with your new toy

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Old 03-06-2014, 06:41 PM   #9
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Great looking driver pickup. I got mine last May and still learning but having a great time. Waiting for the weather go get better so I can get her back on the road.
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Old 03-06-2014, 06:56 PM   #10
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I think that's my nest "gotta have one". Only trouble is the one's around here are WAY too well thought of. I need a sub $10K driver.

I have a 94 F150 4x4, but it definitely NOT the same. Anyone ever put a A pu body on a modern pu frame?

I know, with enough money and dynamite you can do anything...

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Don't tempt him, there is no telling what he'll do wiuth it before its over. Nice truck I like it !!!
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Old 03-07-2014, 11:43 AM   #12
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Denis, you're in Durango? Let's meet half way sometime! I'd love to see that awesome beast. 40 horses! Can it pull stumps?
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My new rig in Big Pine,In need of parts ? has Columbia and Egge motor with police head plus 39 trans..sc
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Reminds me of my neighbors pickup. Very nice driver/parts chaser you have there. I like it.
That is a sharp looking truck.
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Old 03-07-2014, 03:06 PM   #15
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Question about the PU and AA...I know, same cab. How is the legroom for a 6'/265lb. guy?

I looked at a 29 streetrod here locally, but I couldn't fit between the seat and the wheel. No this Model A had a 29 cowl and windshield and doors, but some sort of other pu rear window and top had been grafted on.

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Old 03-07-2014, 03:29 PM   #16
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Question about the PU and AA...I know, same cab. How is the legroom for a 6'/265lb. guy?
Not much, but you would really have to find one and sit in it. My son is 6' and weighs less than you do and would not feel like he could drive my PU. (He has tried to sit in it a time or two) Others that are 6'+have said that it's tight, but manageable. It kinda depends on where your length is.
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Old 03-07-2014, 05:36 PM   #17
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I'm 6' and 215 and it's tight, especially if your legs reach to the ground. The '29 in my avatar has been extended 6-1/2" and is a joy to drive. I have no plans to screw with the '30 CCPU, but it is certainly not as comfortable as the '29 "super cab".
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What a great find there denis
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