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Post by HeavyMetal on Oct 18, 2008 23:54:02 GMT -5
Dear Michael,
It has come to our attention by word of mouth that you are, without a doubt, driving an estimated time duration of 10 hours, 28 minutes, One Way, to purchase a front Dana 44 axle, and then driving back with said axle.
This is, to say the least, befuddling.
Had this been a free unimog axle that would bolt into a cherokee, this May have been understandable. Had this been a free dana 60 that gave you blow jobs every morning at your convenience, this also may have been understandable.
Yet, it is neither of these things.
To all of you reading this letter, do not be confused...there is no trickery here, or clever wording of any sort. It is how you read it.
Michael Prairie will embark on a 10 hour, 28 minute journey in search of the elusive Dana 44 axle, manufactured from 1960-2009. Understandably in rare form.
May god forever smite your soul.
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Post by Buffalo Phil on Oct 18, 2008 23:54:55 GMT -5
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Post by DUG on Oct 18, 2008 23:56:05 GMT -5
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Mike
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Post by Mike on Oct 18, 2008 23:57:37 GMT -5
Hey man, its a good deal. Cant pass it up.
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Mike
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Post by Mike on Oct 19, 2008 0:28:55 GMT -5
2 dictionary results for: befuddlement Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This be·fud·dle /bɪˈfʌdl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[bi-fuhd-l] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –verb (used with object), -dled, -dling. 1. to confuse, as with glib statements or arguments: politicians befuddling the public with campaign promises. 2. to make stupidly drunk.
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Post by Quartney on Oct 19, 2008 7:53:47 GMT -5
zooooooooooom!
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Post by rckrdyxj on Oct 19, 2008 10:15:31 GMT -5
Whats so special about it that its worth going 10 hours 28 mins for? vs just getting that one you spoke of at the u pull?
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Mike
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Post by Mike on Oct 19, 2008 10:51:18 GMT -5
its already built. Its got all the same parts I wanted, for 1/3 of the price.
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Post by Pedro on Oct 19, 2008 11:52:33 GMT -5
but gas isnt cheap either
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Mike
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Post by Mike on Oct 19, 2008 16:27:59 GMT -5
ok lets break it down.
i buy a stock axle and build it myself, to the specs i want, and it costs me just over 2 grand.
i buy a built axle to the same specs i wanted for 700. Gas to go get it will cost me 200 dollars. So...
2200 for a built axle, or 900 for the same axle. Choice is clear
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Post by rckrdyxj on Oct 19, 2008 16:28:59 GMT -5
Pics or fail.
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Mike
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Post by Mike on Oct 19, 2008 16:31:56 GMT -5
well, it hasnt happened yet. if it goes as planned, im leaving VA Monday night and ill arrive in TN sometime Tuesday morning and drive back the same day.
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Post by rckrdyxj on Oct 19, 2008 16:34:17 GMT -5
Oh ic, i enjoyed tenn when i drove across it its a cool state to drive. Good luck
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Post by Dr. Thunder on Oct 19, 2008 16:39:17 GMT -5
Sounds like a good plan to me. Told you 2 grand for an axle seems pricey. 700 is much much better.
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Post by Pedro on Oct 19, 2008 20:03:15 GMT -5
ok lets break it down. i buy a stock axle and build it myself, to the specs i want, and it costs me just over 2 grand. i buy a built axle to the same specs i wanted for 700. Gas to go get it will cost me 200 dollars. So... 2200 for a built axle, or 900 for the same axle. Choice is clear fair enough, hope all goes well
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