Vic Roma Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Well, right now as I'm working to get a D60 like that one has under the front of Big Blue, and a 400 HP 460, like that one has, built and installed, that $43K doesn't look terribly bad. But, I need to remind myself that I'll have SD springs and an RSK, 3G, Saginaw, hydroboost, ZF5, Ox Locker, Trutrack, 12K winch, long-pinion Sterling, and EEC-V. In addition the empty auxiliary battery spot on that truck will be filled on Big Blue. Plus, those dual smoke grinders will be absent - and there may be a York/Techumseh compressor sitting there. Ok, maybe it isn't worth $43K. I'm sure you built a best-of beast, Gary, but I'm equally sure you're not looking for some mug to fund your Audi R-8 purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I'm sure you built a best-of beast, Gary, but I'm equally sure you're not looking for some mug to fund your Audi R-8 purchase. No, I don't build them to sell. That's a good way to lose money. I saw something recently that said "Know how to become a millionaire in music? Start out as a billionaire." I think that fits with trucks and cars as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve83 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 No, I don't build them to sell. That's a good way to lose money. I saw something recently that said "Know how to become a millionaire in music? Start out as a billionaire." I think that fits with trucks and cars as well. That's a variation of an old joke: how do you make a small fortune in (whatever business)? Start with a large fortune. The $40K truck is far from "restored", and the $43K is far from "like new". I don't have a problem with a heavily-modified vehicle, but I don't like seeing them proffered as "original". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Roma Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 That's a variation of an old joke: how do you make a small fortune in (whatever business)? Start with a large fortune. The $40K truck is far from "restored", and the $43K is far from "like new". I don't have a problem with a heavily-modified vehicle, but I don't like seeing them proffered as "original". Old joke indeed. I suspect the poor chap doesn’t know about this site or the other Ford truck forums and their members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Old joke indeed. I suspect the poor chap doesn’t know about this site or the other Ford truck forums and their members. Every once in a while I suggest to someone on FB to come over here, Vincent being the latest one. But it seems poor form to do much of that, even when the people seem to be getting little help. However, it is frustrating to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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