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    my first flipper

    I think this is a score, although it was an interesting time getting it. picked up a 91 ford explorer Eddie Bauer ed. for 200 bucks. I am going to try and flip this one since the only thing really wrong is the tranny, I plan to get a used one and just swap them. It needs a little help inside and out but overall it's not a bad buy I think. plus it has a good inspection and tires, also the guy just went through the engine and it has a new battery, hoses, alt. and I'm sure more stuff. kbb values it at over $2000 so with a little work I'm looking at a great payday


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    good luck! Lets us know how it turns out.

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    will do, I'll also be putting up pics

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    Sounds like a good score!
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    Sounds great! And yes, keep us informed on how it went.
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    will do, I just couldn't believe it was inspected when I got there, all I gotta do is put in a new trans and it's good

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    Bigdog: You Executed this PERFECTLY! You bought it at Scrap Price-- So if it turns out to be a P.O.S. You have already set yourself to make profit- Now it is a question of HOW MUCH? Nice Work!
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    that was the plan from the get go, gotta make sure I dont lose any money. easiest thing I've loaded too haha. I can get a used tranny for 350 so it's looking up

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    here she is

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