Selling Vintage Pickup
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Topic: Selling Vintage Pickup
Posted By: Air206
Subject: Selling Vintage Pickup
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 2:55pm
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UPDATE: SOLD! Old Blue gets a new home............ We will be selling our old 1978 Ford F250 Camper Special Pickup. This has been a great truck for us that we would like to go to someone who will restore it. What are some good old truck forums (like CCfan) where I can post this truck to find it "a good home"? Thanks Guys! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
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Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 3:02pm
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Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 3:16pm
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I am astounded by the quality of cars and trucks in the west and south. that truck would sell in a day here. on my last Virginia trip and looking at craigslist Va there were trucks for ex 1995 chev 1/2 ton z71 4x4 extenda cabs seemingly rust free for 1500 to3k what is your truck probably worth where you are? ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 3:34pm
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Well .... NADA is kinda crazy high.......... Average retail = $5,200.00 (2K-7.5K) They all look good in pictures! Ha.........  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 3:39pm
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Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 4:16pm
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Good looking truck! What motor do you have in there...400M? If your '78 is vintage, my '68 Camper Special must be downright antique:). The Spike TV show "Trucks" did a restoration on one almost like yours a year or so back. They put the Ford body on a Dodge Cummins chassis/drivetrain. |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 4:57pm
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It has a 351.... Handy for interchange with the '92 Excel consumables... In our family - Vintage means old and dirty. Our joke is that if we found a vintage chair (or boat) ....it's usually just old....and likely dirty! Let's see the '68 - Pics or you don't have one! Ha......... ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 5:31pm
You'll have to excuse my construction, or rebuild, mess!  
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Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 6:29pm
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Looks Great..... is there an "old truck forum" that you hang out in? ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 6:41pm
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Dave, What did Ford add to make your PU a Camper Special? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 7:30pm
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I was always under the impression that camper special was a heavier rear axle and springs and for some reason so many seemed to have the tool box on the bedside that Steves has ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 7:31pm
Check out: http://www.ford-trucks.com/ |
Air206 wrote:Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 7:40pm
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I bought my truck up in Mpls back in 2003. I bought it from the original owners daughter. Her dad died and they shipped the truck to her. They didn't know it was a Camper Special when I bought it on ebay. It spent it's whole life prior to 1999 or so in Los Angeles. The story the daughter told me was that her dad who was a truck driver wanted the tool box in the side, but, wanted to cut back on $$, so he didn't opt for the tool box. I wish it had one, but, I can live with out it. I had a 1970 Camper Special that I went to LA to get that did have it. So, they were options. The Camper Special gave you wide West Coast mirrors. They are a PIA to get in and out of the garage with, so I took them off (but still have them). It also has a heavier radiator, and dual caliper front disc brakes. I really don't think the rear axle is any heavier than a normal F250. It also has dual gas tanks. Oh, and you get a really bitchin' die cast insignia that says "Camper Special". 
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Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 7:50pm
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Pete, David's right on the mark for Camper Special upgrades. I was surprised at the rear axle weight rating.... better than most F350/3500s now have..... 5,300# rear axle weight rating. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 7:57pm
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Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 8:02pm
Steve....I thought the '77-'79 Ford trucks used the "M" as in Modified motors. Wouldn't your Excel have used the "W"/Windsor motors? You may be referring to Fram oil filters ( ), spark plugs, belts, etc though. Just curious.
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Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 8:12pm
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Correct - It is an "M" and yes, I used the same great Frams and supporting "consumable" parts on the Ford and the Excel. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 9:22pm
I'm pretty sure the camper specials have heavier springs. I had a 68 for about 10 years, and my Dad probably had 20 of them for short periods of time over the years. Those mirrors are a PITA BKH. ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 9:29pm
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Hmm I did a couple searches and they say camper special was pre-wirng for camper, heavy duty radiator, and heavy duty alternator. I guess my uncle must have added the enormous overload springs on mine. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: November-07-2014 at 10:33pm
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I would guess that Ford did add heavier heavier springs, and added some wiring too. I know mine has some electrical outlets in the bed, and there is some goofy remnants of wiring in different places. Some may have been added by the PO. At one point in the mid '70's, Ford moved the axle back on some models, and called it a Super Camper Special IIRC. It looked very strange. They also added a funky tire carrier on the outside of the bed that looked like a giant tool box. Very rare. I have all the literature around here somewhere that has all that stuff in it. Ford also had the Trailer Special, and the Farm & Ranch Special too. But, the CS was by far the most popular. |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 1:53am
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Bump - Need to sell the Ford! http://i.imgur.com/lhzQ0Dg.jpg%20" rel="nofollow">  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 3:52pm
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Where did Ken go? He's looking for a 250. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 7:02pm
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Steve, That GMC is SWEET !!!!!!!!!  Donald |
Posted By: Toertel
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 7:09pm
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What do you have in mind for the truck? I'm looking for a short distance (40mls max) truck for the boat ------------- 1994 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 7:37pm
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The good: Solid, generally rust-free, 126K original miles, good ol' work truck The bad: Needs tires & is 2x4 (don't know how your ramps are), good ol' work truck NADA is crazy high for a 35+ yr old truck - asking $4,700.00. If interested PM or email me....... needs to go to someone who will use and/or restore it. I decided to list it in the Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forum. We'll see..... ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 7:45pm
The GMC is a loaner ...... a 2500HD version of the 3500HD we are going to order. We'll order it on Valentine's Day because Val is a hopeless romantic (That's the day she asked me to marry her..... or was it the other way 'round? , Hmm)... Awesome Woman!  (As terrific as she is, she still won't let me have 3 Correct Crafts!)  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Toertel
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 7:47pm
Too bad...I'm looking for a 4x4 ------------- 1994 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 7:56pm
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Love that truck Steve, wish it was a 4x4! Larry, ken is worried about his 2012 F150 getting old and unreliable... I'm thinking a '78 might be a bit out of his league.
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Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 8:05pm
Thanks Tim - me too. Kinda sad to see it go. I've had it as long as I've had my oldest daughter! That's why I've not really worked hard to sell it.....  But I need the space and the GMC is incredible (at only 10x the price).------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 8:30pm
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that would make for a sweet 4x4 conversion ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 11:07am
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Sold............. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 11:10am
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Were you sad? ------------- |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 11:14am
YES! But, it's going to a better place..........  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 11:15am
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Hahaha good! ------------- |
Posted By: dwouncmd
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 2:03pm
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Congratulations. By the way, are you in the middle of your crisis? Losing weight, selling the old truck/buying a new one. What's next? Retiring and starting a new business venture ?------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6535&sort=&pagenum=2" rel="nofollow - 89 SN <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6567&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow">7 |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 2:23pm
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Yes, actually - perhaps a new direction in profession. Perhaps some clinical time at the Vet School........ I want my convertible back for my mid-life crisis, part 2. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 2:49pm
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Kill two birds with one stone, buy a 1989 Dodge Dakota convertible ha. ------------- |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 3:05pm
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[QUOTE=phatsat67] Kill two birds with one stone, buy a 1989 Dodge Dakota convertible ha. [/QUOTE Circa 89 I blew the engine in two company dakotas in one year. what crap those were. ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 4:04pm
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The 3.9 was one of the most horrible V6 engines ever produced in the history of the world IMHO. You couldn't pay me to drive one. ------------- |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 5:52pm
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Zach he was talking about a mid life crisis not a complete mental breakdown ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 5:59pm
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lol Peter. Too bad they didn't make the Drop top Dak in the Shelby trim with a 318. ------------- |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 6:08pm
Ironically Zach, since they were company trucks, I WAS paid to drive one. ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 6:13pm
It would be tough to get in the way back machine and drive a 89 Dodge after being in this new machine. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: dwouncmd
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 6:21pm
I still have visions of teaching laparoscopy at a vet school... I keep asking my wife, when do I get to have a convertible (preferably fast and sporty) ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6535&sort=&pagenum=2" rel="nofollow - 89 SN <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6567&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow">7 |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 6:52pm
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Laparoscopy isn't cost-effective in veterinary medicine.... don't give up your day job. I'd rec'd a MINI convertible.... small enough to store in that big garage of yours without disturbing the boats (small footprint)... but plenty of juice to race nearby at VIR.... as modified stock. Loved mine! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: March-10-2015 at 6:54pm
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Interesting how this thread got more posts after the truck was sold than when it was "active"..... gotta love this site. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: March-31-2015 at 4:52pm
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To update this thread I was the one that ended up buying Steve and Val’s truck. After an oil change and a new set of tires I drove it home to upstate NY and have been driving it about a hundred miles daily since. Cosmetically, it is very nice for a 37 year old truck, of course it will someday get some minor rust repair, paint job, and maybe a little interior freshening. Eventually it will also someday get some more power, and perhaps an overdrive transmission. But for now it seems a shame to mess with it too much as it has a good survivor charm to it. I’ll drive it every day for another couple weeks to get comfortable with it and then I’ll likely give it an ignition tune up and a carb rebuild before calling it ready for the summer. Thanks to Steve for all the help on the long distance sale! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: March-31-2015 at 4:59pm
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That is a cool truck, we were considering their exploder for Maddie until we realized no 4WD. And how many gallons per mile are you getting with that rig!! |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: March-31-2015 at 5:01pm
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What rear end gear is in that thing Joe? ------------- |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: March-31-2015 at 5:13pm
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Can't wait to see it hooked up to the 83...or any other Correct Craft in the Fennessey Fleet! ------------- |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: March-31-2015 at 5:25pm
CQ - It is a cool truck. I'm glad Joe's going to do right by it and it should do right by Joe. We always got the same MPG empty, loaded or hauling. It's not aerodynamic and no overdrive doesn't help spare fuel..... but it moves along. (I'm glad this thread didn't get updated with the classic "old trailer on the side of the road tale" we often hear. When you sell to friends....who knows what happens! - Whew!!! ) ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: March-31-2015 at 6:59pm
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In theory it has a Dana 61 – with 3.31 gears, at least that’s what the door tag said. I got 10.4 mpg on the ride back, running round town on these cold days with a high idle I am probably getting 9 ish if I had to guess. Considering how far off the speedometer is from the actual speed, and that it has been that way as long as Steve had it I would not be surprised if it has had 3.73s swapped in at some point before he bought it. Someday when I have the rear axle off the ground I’ll count it and find out. Considering how far I have now driven it and that it passed its nys safety inspection with flying colors I think Steve can officially blame any future problems on the new owner and sleep well. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: March-31-2015 at 7:12pm
Whew! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-31-2015 at 7:21pm
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If you can get a MPH/RPM, final transmission ratio and tire diameter you can calculate the rear end ratio. ------------- |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: March-31-2015 at 11:15pm
In this particular truck rpms are measured in terms of loud, pretty loud, or really loud. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: April-01-2015 at 12:50am
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loud pipes save lives Joe.. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: April-01-2015 at 2:46am
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LPSL ------------- |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: August-16-2015 at 11:10am
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Update - Joe has been running the crap out of Ol' Blue.... putting more miles on it in 2 months than we did in 2 years........and sending me pics along the way. Great to see it doing so well, still in "the family"!  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: August-16-2015 at 12:14pm
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Sounds like Crazy Steve's Used Trucks , Cars and Wake Board Racks. Thank God. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique SOLD Back to Cypress Gardens 2002 Sport Nautique, GT-40, FCT2, Cover Sports, Tower Bimini, Inc., Wet Sounds Audio System, Star Gazer Wake Edition S. 1968 Ski Nautique, Project. |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: August-16-2015 at 12:33pm
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You know, Brother Donald - I try to keep it in the family............. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |