Rover North Brand New Frames
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Rover North Brand New Frames
I'm sure some of you have seen that Rover North is selling a brand new galvanized frame for $4,200.00. Now don't get me wrong it sure is pretty, but the frame in most cases is worth more than these trucks.
Now I love my Disco, but just don't see how anyone could justify spending this kind of money on a frame when you could by an entire donor truck for less or a used frame.
Just thought I'd get some other perspectives on this.
Now I love my Disco, but just don't see how anyone could justify spending this kind of money on a frame when you could by an entire donor truck for less or a used frame.
Just thought I'd get some other perspectives on this.
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For it to be worthwhile, the truck would have to be -MINT- in every other way. Chances are good, with the frame that rotted out to require replacement -- it's got other issues too.
I'm with you - I don't see doing it, but I've been married, and spent more money on more stupid choices.
Dave
I'm with you - I don't see doing it, but I've been married, and spent more money on more stupid choices.
Dave
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Do you feel the market will have people restoring these trucks like you'd restore an old classic car in years to come?
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I guess it all depends what part of the country your in. My truck has never left Texas so rust is not an issue. However if I was in the NE or NW I could see the need. Eventually these trucks will become fewer and fewer and more and more ending up in the scrap yards. So at some point there will be a demand for these.
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Target audience is essentially dealer customers who are not enthusiasts. People who take their truck to the shop and say, fix whatever is wrong, price is not important.
OR
People who are enthusiasts, but aren't interested in getting a new truck just to have the same issues in a couple years. Still, generally not people that go on forums.
Forums generally attract people like me, who are a little more price-conscious and don't have 200 hours to put a new frame on.
OR
People who are enthusiasts, but aren't interested in getting a new truck just to have the same issues in a couple years. Still, generally not people that go on forums.
Forums generally attract people like me, who are a little more price-conscious and don't have 200 hours to put a new frame on.
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Target audience is essentially dealer customers who are not enthusiasts. People who take their truck to the shop and say, fix whatever is wrong, price is not important.
OR
People who are enthusiasts, but aren't interested in getting a new truck just to have the same issues in a couple years. Still, generally not people that go on forums.
Forums generally attract people like me, who are a little more price-conscious and don't have 200 hours to put a new frame on.
OR
People who are enthusiasts, but aren't interested in getting a new truck just to have the same issues in a couple years. Still, generally not people that go on forums.
Forums generally attract people like me, who are a little more price-conscious and don't have 200 hours to put a new frame on.
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