durango (truck bed) fairmont

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  1. newtoford

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    Look at that rich neighborhood in the background.
     
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    pffff you shouls see some of the mansions built over the past few years around here. ironically theres about 10 feet between each one and about every third house has a forsale sign out front
     
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    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    That is the closest thing to a good looking Fairmont I've ever seen.
     
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    So, is that a Fairchero or a Ranchmont?

    Funky, but cool
     
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    they would hav had to add a functional tail gate tho to make it a production car, or atleast be able to go against the elcomino
     
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    You don't see those much...
    They pop up on eBay occaisionally, but not that nice.

    I'll have to check the "B" engine code, but I believe the Fairmont only came with a 255 v8 in 80.

    Well, I went ahead and checked the VIN anyway...
    B engine code is 200 cid I6.
    So not only is it not a 302 car, it is not a v8 car.
     
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    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    Oh wow, the seller is a real piece of work.

    I sent him a message stating that the car had a 200 from the factory, since, while he doesn't directly say that it is the original engine, the way the auction is worded does lead you to believe that.

    Here is the message I sent him: According to the VIN you posted in the auction, this was not a factory V8. The engine code B in the VIN means it came with a 200 cubic inch inline 6 cylinder. Also, the only V8 you could have got from the factory in this car in 1980 would be a 255 V8, which was a junk smog engine. The 302 was not available. Just thought I would let you know.

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    do you have enough money to buy it. do you think you will win the biding. i doubt it. the people that will win know everything about this car and have already driven it, looked at the window sticker that says the car came with a 6 cyl. its one nice ****ing car and please do not bug me. if you have the money and want to buy the car let me know other wise find someone else to **** with. if someone buys it and does not like it i will buy it back. just wanted to make sure you know how i feel about poeple like you. dont bother me again. im not nice. i have money and im not hiding a thing. **** off

    I'm scared. :rofl2:
     
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    It's up to $19k!:rofl2:
    I'd bet every bit of that amount that the shill is ON!
    The car is rare and this one is nice, however, it isn't that rare or that nice.
    Dude is playing games.
     
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  13. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    If this thing is suppose to be as perfect as he says then why is the front end so out of wack???

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    Painted grille and bumpers too.
    The grille should be chrome... Probably peeling chrome so they painted everything monochromatic. Usually means they are hiding flaws on a vehicle for sale.
     
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  15. Duck Tape Mav.

    Duck Tape Mav. ready to pick up the 4-dr

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    Somebody needs to take a chill pill. ( I was gonna say something else but I'm trying to quit talking like that):yup: I envy you for taking that so lightly. I can't stand people like that and I just... ooohh...
    anyways. the reserve STILL hasn't been met. I wonder if it will be, seeing as how the people who will win it know EVERYTHING about it...:)
     
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