What to look for in buying 1977 F28?

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prowlersfish
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Dave ,good point . I would rather have a well cared for engine with 2500 hours , then many of the low hour ones I see.
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....and never say anything negative about her if your on or even near her...she'll hear you !
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Lawman wrote:....and never say anything negative about her if your on or even near her...she'll hear you !
i give a second to that one. these ladies can really hold a grudge! :shock:
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prowlersfish wrote:Dave ,good point . I would rather have a well cared for engine with 2500 hours , then many of the low hour ones I see.
paul, you have often stated that to me over the course of the last few years. i tend to agree as does my mechanic.
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Give a shout to BMiller on this board, he has one on Lake Texoma, I can tell you mostlikely he will not have kind words for surveyors as they overlooked a lot of things on his project.
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