Sabre52
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Me and my gal, Rosie
Member since August 2005
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Post by Sabre52 on Dec 26, 2010 17:01:22 GMT -5
Howdy folks, Been driving my ole Ford four-by pickup for eleven years, so this year I decided it was time for me to get me a new vehicle for Xmas. So, here's my new wheels. Not a real fancy model. Just got what I use, four wheel drive set up with special gear ratio, optional wheels and a tow package so I can haul brush around the ranch if I need to.....Mel
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Post by texaswoodie on Dec 26, 2010 18:01:01 GMT -5
Lookin good Mel. Bring her up here and let's try it out huntin' palm wood.
Curt
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Dec 26, 2010 20:10:30 GMT -5
That's one purty jeep Mel. Is that the 4 door? I have a liberty and love it in the snow. After driving a full size pick up for the last umpteen years, it's like a 4wd go-cart! The mileage sucks and there's not much room in it though... Getting a truck again next time lol.
Nate
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Sabre52
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Me and my gal, Rosie
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Post by Sabre52 on Dec 26, 2010 20:56:09 GMT -5
Nate: Thanks. Yep, it's the four door unlimited and it is smaller than the old truck but way easier to park and get around the ranch and town in. Plus I have room to park it in my shop out of the weather. My wife has a Liberty too and likes it a lot. As you've said, mileage kinda sucks but we don't commute anymore so really don't use all that much gas. Would never had gotten one while we were commuting as between the two of us we commuted 300+ miles per day. Actually my old truck got about the same mileage so no difference there. I drove jeeps my last few years at the AG dept so got used to them. Definitely a fun little vehicle to drive anyway....Mel
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Post by NatureNut on Dec 27, 2010 6:21:19 GMT -5
Oh man, check you out with your fancy new wheels!!! Congrats!
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Post by frane on Dec 27, 2010 9:00:14 GMT -5
Fantastic Gift Mel! Looks like it will really be a good workhorse for you! Fran
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Post by stonesthatrock on Dec 27, 2010 11:02:43 GMT -5
nice gift mel. i always wanted a jeep, but just to look cool driving it. lol knowing you, you will have a blast with it.
mary ann
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Post by catmandewe on Dec 27, 2010 11:19:35 GMT -5
Nice rig! I noticed you picked a color to match your jacket.
Happy New Year.................Tony
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Post by beefjello on Dec 27, 2010 12:46:17 GMT -5
That's a righteous Christmas sled Mel! I got a feeling with all the ranch work it's gonna see, it'll be just like Fran's new saw.. we'll never see it that clean again ;D
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Post by Toad on Dec 27, 2010 14:05:01 GMT -5
Now find out how many ropcks go in back before the front wheels leave the ground...
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Post by rockrookie on Dec 27, 2010 16:49:36 GMT -5
Congrats !! love the color !! --paul
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Dec 29, 2010 0:05:40 GMT -5
Now find out how many ropcks go in back before the front wheels leave the ground... The trick there Todd, is to load most of the weight in front of the rear axle. Then it bottoms out the suspension before pulling the front tires up LOL! Mel - rip out that back seat!!!! Nate
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