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    Quote Originally Posted by Tracker123 View Post
    I have a 1986 Dodge Power Ram here. 360 cu in, 4 wheel drive, 4 speed manual (with granny low). Truck is a beast. Even has the plastic ram head mounted on the hood. I parked it 9 years ago here.
    I had some of the granny 4 speeds years back, and they are beasts. One was a ‘56 GMC with a 6 cyl that said he I on the engine tag and 4:56 gears. 55 was about top end. Fuel pump went bad and dumped fuel into the crankcase, took the bottom of the motor out. Sold it broken. Good memories.
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    I saw a used 23 model Chevy 3500 dulley with 33000 miles this evening and it was priced at $77,500. I have been told of bass boats costing over $100,000 now, I hadn’t looked at any but I know that that is way out of my price range. It makes my old 1986 Astro with the 150 Mercury that I have about $5000.00 in look real good. I am semi-retired so I don’t think a new truck or boat is on my to buy list.
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    Quote Originally Posted by skeetbum View Post
    I had some of the granny 4 speeds years back, and they are beasts. One was a ‘56 GMC with a 6 cyl that said he I on the engine tag and 4:56 gears. 55 was about top end. Fuel pump went bad and dumped fuel into the crankcase, took the bottom of the motor out. Sold it broken. Good memories.
    I wish i was near you guys in the south, up here in CT (the rust belt) good trucks are hard to come by and only last a few years at best. its scary. was fortunate to snag a pre-covid 2016 F150 before the prices went crazy but it will need to be replaced soon. as far as the granny low trucks my current summer vehicle is a 1973 International 1210 4x4 pickup (single wheel). Ex fire truck with only 11000 miles on it, with in my world is a brand new truck! I love them old cast iron transmissions. back when stuff was built to last, not the disposible we live in now. I would drive it all winter if I didn't live in the salt belt.

    '73 IH 1210, 345ci, Dana/Spicer 70 axles. 4.88 gears... she's no speed demon for sure

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    My tow truck "adventures" are chronicled here : https://www.crappie.com/crappie/kent...thered-storms/

    Now I just have to get used to driving/parking this beast !!
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    trucks are high these days and so are cars , my wifes car would sell for near what I paid for it new 10 years AGO !
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    Quote Originally Posted by J White View Post
    Yep they’re outta sight. Last one we bought was a rebuilt title.
    Have a buddy that rebuilds salvage titles and have had several from him. (Currently 3 and one for over 10 years) Never thought I would own salvage until I seen him work and his shop. You could eat off his shop floor and every tool is put away in it's place every single time. Also he is mostly a parts replacer not fixing things that shouldn't be fixed.

    Saved tons of money in the past but since COVID parts are so high and hard to get we didn't really save much on our Explorer ST. Hopefully they are coming back down.

    If you think tow vehicles are high look at how much the things they tow cost. Signed 1993 BassCat!

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    Don't worry, in 10 years we will be pulling our $55,000 flat bottoms with our $100,000 f150s and stopping for a $25 breakfast on the way. Inflation is great WHOA!!!! Tow vehicles are outasight!!!!



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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevin22 View Post
    Don't worry, in 10 years we will be pulling our $55,000 flat bottoms with our $100,000 f150s WHOA!!!! Tow vehicles are outasight!!!!

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    In 10 years I doubt you can touch an F-150 for 100K, some are already there now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by keeferfish View Post
    In 10 years I doubt you can touch an F-150 for 100K, some are already there now.
    I didnt say new! Used gas vehicles for towing will be a premium when everything else is electric. And i am expecting new vehicles to be in the 150K range with inflation.

    It may be a solid investment to stash a new truck in a climate controlled building if someone has the extra cash. But then we will be in a parts war i suppose, as vehicle manufacturers will surely change most parts on the new electric trucks and discontinue gas truck necessary parts to force the changeover.

    With the very soon change to all hybrid/electric, it is buying time for anyone who tows. Upgrade soon or you will be caught up in the price hikes. Us up here in the salt belt are screwed either way, our trucks last 5 years before they are falling apart.



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