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THUNDERsGARAGE.com PLACE A FREE CUSTOM VEHICLE AD AT THUNDERsGARAGE.com Here are the directions to place your TOTALLY FREE custom vehicle ad at ThundersGarage.com. Once you have written your vehicle ad, copy/paste it into an E-Mail, add 1 to 3 photos (zipped files will not be accepted) and send it to: rides4sale@ThundersGarage.com When received, I will edit your ad and program it to the appropriate web page(s). Remember to include the city and state where your ride can be inspected or your ad will NOT be posted until I receive this information. This is a totally FREE service and an opportunity for many custom vehicle lovers to learn about your ride. I do not charge for this service, but I DO accept donations if you feel I have helped you sell your ride. These donations help to pay the server and web fees that it takes to keep this web site available for everyone to enjoy. Just click on the donation box below and you can make a totally secure donation thru "Pay Pal" using your credit card or Pay Pal account.

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WHEN COMPLETED, YOUR AD SHOULD LOOK SOMETHING LIKE THIS EXAMPLE: 1999 FORD E-250 4x4 EXTENDED CARGO VAN This van is located in (your city & State). The 4x4 conversion was built by Quigley Motor Company. The van has a 351 ci engine with 75,000 mostly highway miles, A/T, A/C, P/S, P/W, PDL, AM/FM/CD, new 33x12.5 tires with aluminum wheels, dual fuel tanks, swivel flo-fit front seats, sink, refrigerator, microwave, 6 gallon marine hot water tank (heat exchanger), 25 gallon fresh water tank, outside shower, 1800 Watt Heart Interface inverter for 120 V power, Sony color TV, and roof racks. In the back of this van you will find a Queen sized bed with huge storage under, accessible from rear doors, full width rear seat with porta-potty and storage under. All professionally done with Berber carpet and natural oak trim. Bed and rear seat all are removable with screws for a fully carpeted and insulated empty interior. I have owned this van since new, (2years) and have always maintained it to perfection. The van has 28,000 miles on and is still in factory warranty. Exterior color is clear coated silver, interior is charcoal gray. Captains chairs have had seat covers on since new. Perfect for being self-sufficient in the outdoors. Lots of storage space for Windsurfing, Surfing, Mountain Biking, etc... This van is in very good shape and still has good original paint with no rust. Asking $10,500.00, OBO. For more information call (Your Name): (xxx)xxx-xxxx or E-Mail: xxxxxx@xxxx.com.

TITLE OF THE AD SHOULD LOOK SOMETHING LIKE THIS:
( with your vehicle information )

BODY OF THE AD SHOULD LOOK SOMETHING LIKE THIS: ( of course with your vehicle information )

This van is located in (city), (state), (country if outside the USA). It is a Quigley Motor Company conversion. It has a 138" wheelbase with a 429ci engine, 4BBL carburetor, New Process 208 transfer case, Dana 60 front differential 3:23 with Warn locking hubs, and a rear 3:23 differential with Detroit Locker. It has factory P/S, P/B, A/C (front & rear), C/C, PDL, P/W, AM/FM/CA/CD, and a 36 gallon fuel tank. It is now equipped with 35x12.50R16 B.F. Goodrich A.T. T.A.'s that are like new, polished aluminum wheels, Flowmaster dual exhaust, and a 2" receiver trailer hitch package. The interior is insulated and finished with light colored paneling. There are swivel captains chairs, a sink, icebox, table and sleeping lounge which converts to a queen size bed with storage underneath. This van only has 60K miles and only been used to vacation and tow a small camper trailer. This vehicle is all original, well maintained, garage kept, and runs great! Asking $14,500.00, OBO. For more details phone (your name): (XXX)XXX-XXXX or E-Mail: xxxxxx@xxxx.com.

Please note: Use normal sentence structure and capitalization in paragraph format: DO NOT CAPITALIZE EVERY WORD, only use caps at the beginning of each sentence, for proper names, for names of products and when using standard abbreviations. I maintain this site manually, so organizing your ad in this format will help me get it on-line much faster.

To simplify creating your ad, just copy the following lines of text items 1-9, paste it into an E-Mail and change the ( information ) to describe you vehicle.

HERE IS THE ORDER OF CONTENT TO CONSTRUCT YOUR AD...

1) LOCATION: This vehicle is located in (your town), (your state), (your country if outside the USA). ( If you like, you can also describe the location, ie: In the outskirts of Washington, D.C. or near Tuson, AR. )

2) ( 4x4 VANS ONLY ) This van is a ( name of company who installed the 4x4 conversion, if a individual conversion or type "unknown" ) conversion.

3) ( HANDICAP VANS ONLY ) This van is a ( name of company that installed the wheelchair conversion ) conversion. Also, include information on the type of ramp (manual or electric), components and adaptations modified in this van.

4) FACTORY OPTIONS: First, list the engine size, mileage at this posting and the transmission type. Tell my readers what factory options were installed on this vehicle when it was manufactured. Also, please tell us which options don't currently work proper and if known, how much to repair. DO NOT LIST HERE, paragraph format only, use a comma then a space after each factory option.

5) AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES: Tell my readers what cool accessories have been added to this vehicle. Also, any components/systems you have beefed up or replaced. DO NOT LIST HERE, paragraph format only, use a comma then a space after each accessory.

6) ( VANS ONLY ) In the back of this van you will find... Tell my readers what seat configuration is in the back of your van, if there aren't any seats, just say the rear of the van is open. Does it have a rubber mat or carpet on the floor? What is on the walls of the van, paneling or carpet? Are there any aftermarket windows or sun roofs? Is there a TV or VCR, cabinets, stove, refrigerator, an additional stereo, etc... ).

7) YOUR MESSAGE: Here is where you can write your personal message to the prospective buyers or make comments on your rides mechanical condition, drivability, or recent parts replaces.

8) CONTACT INFO: For more info call ( your first name ): ( your phone #s ).

9) E-Mail ADDRESS: I will list the E-Mail address that you used to send me your ad. If you want a different E-Mail address listed, send me your ad from that E-Mail address.

ABBREVIATIONS TO USE:

P/S = Power Steering
P/B = Power Brakes
A/C = Air Conditioning
RA/C = Rear Air Conditioning
P/W = Power Windows
PDL = Power Door Locks
AM/FM = AM, FM radio
AM/FM/CA = AM, FM, Cassette
AM/FM/CD = AM, FM, single CD
AM/FM/XM = AM, FM, XM radio
AM/FM/CA/XM = AM, FM, Cassette, XM radio
AM/FM/CA/CD = AM, FM, Cassette, single CD
AM/FM/CA/CD/XM = AM, FM, Cassette, single CD, XM radio
AM/FM/CA/CD10 = AM, FM, Cassette, CD with a 10 disk changer
CI = cubic inch
A/T = Automatic Transmission
B/S = bucket seats
C/C = Cruise Control
I/W = Intermittent Wipers
T/W = Tilt Wheel
GPS = Ground Personal Navigation System
NP = New Process Transfer Case
Everything else should be written fully!

PICTURE SELECTION...
MAXIMUM of 3 photos will be posted.

(1) Drivers side view with the front of vehicle showing
(2) Passenger side with rear of vehicle showing
(3) Interior of vehicle, angled with the best view of the inside

Now embed or attach your picture(s) to an E-Mail. Type or paste your vehicle description information into the body of the E-Mail and send it to: rides4sale@ThundersGarage.com
FYI- Attached text or Word files will NOT BE OPENED. You must type the vehicle description into the body of the E-Mail.

Remember if you send large pictures, HOTMAIL.COM & YAHOO.COM will only accept appx. 1000 mb at a whack, so if it comes back to you, it's probably TOO LARGE! Send only one picture at a time if you can't or don't know how to resize your photos.

HOW THIS PROCESS WORKS...

PLEASE READ...
Once your ad has been received, reviewed/edited and your information uploaded to the web, I will send you a conformation E-Mail so that you can review your ad and make any changes/corrections. When you have completed this review, your post will be complete.

After sending your initial E-Mail, please give me a few days to respond before sending a follow-up. I created ThundersGarage.com to help promote 4x4 vannin', show you some of my past creations and to help sell those custom built rides. I do have other web sites that I maintain and a life to live. If after several days you haven't received a conformation E-Mail from me, please E-Mail the ad again. Be sure all the details you want my readers to review are in your initial E-Mail. Please realize I don't have the time to keep updating and changing your ad. This classified ad is TOTALLY FREE, so help me, help you, by including all your information in your initial E-Mail.
Once your vehicle is sold, E-Mail me from the same E-Mail address that you sent the ad and I will remove your ad.

I will make price reduction changes, but remember, if you truly want to sell your ride, you have to price it right from the beginning. JUST FISHING might lose you that one buyer who may just buy your ride.

Due to the popularity of this site, I have to resize/crop your photos and make small thumbnails to display. Thumbnails are created automatically and the front or rear of your ride might be cutoff. Don't worry about this cropping, it only entices the reader to look at the full size photo, which is what you want. I also have to limit the number of photos you can submit to "3" per vehicle ad.

If you would like to increase the visibility of your ad, receive TOP LISTING in your state and include up to 6 photos of your vehicle, you can send a $25.00 donation. E-Mail: rides4sale@ThundersGarage.com for more information. Payment must be received before I upgrade your ad. ( Donation to be made to my Pay Pal account ONLY, just click on the donation button on this page and tell me which ad you want to upgrade. )

I also now offer a program for auto dealerships to list their vehicles at ThundersGarage.com. My site has proven to be an excellent source to help you sell those "custom rides" that you might need additional resources to help find the right customer. For more information, E-Mail: rides4sale@ThundersGarage.com.

E-Mail Instructions for Sending Your Photos

It may be a good idea to print out these instructions for easier reference.

Most digital cameras capture your pictures at a size large enough for quality printing. When sending pictures by E-Mail, it's important to reduce the size of your pictures so they transfer faster and are more viewable on the recipients screen. Windows XP has an automated function that will resize, optimize, and E-Mail a group of pictures without altering your originals. CLICK HERE

Make sure that you send the picture(s) in .JPG, .JPEG, or .GIF format ONLY.

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SELECT YOUR E-Mail CLIENT
Outlook & Outlook Express    Netscape    AOL    Windows XP, VISTA & SYSTEM 7

Microsoft Internet Explorer or Outlook Express Mail

1. Click on this E-Mail address rides4sale@ThundersGarage.com or enter that address in a new E-Mail destination box.
2. In the Cc: section, put your own E-Mail address so you can send a copy to yourself to see if it worked after you send it.
3. In the message box where you would normally type an E-Mail, type your E-Mail address that is shown on your ad in the Member's Section.
4. Click on the "Paper clip" icon in the tool bar.
5. A new screen titled "Insert Attachment" should appear.  Search through your file directories until you locate the directory where your picture is located.
6. Click on the correct picture file. It should look something like this: "mypicture.jpg" or "nakedme.gif"  The file name will appear in the "File Name:" box.  Click on the "Attach" button.
7. You should now be back to the previous screen and your file should be a highlighted icon in a new box.
8. Click the "Send" button and the E-Mail is on its way to us.
9. Check your inbox. You should have new mail from yourself. Look at the copy of the E-Mail you just sent to us and make sure your picture appears or is attached.
10. If your picture is viewable or attached you are done. If it isn't, start over again from step 1.

Netscape Mail

1. Click on this E-Mail address rides4sale@ThundersGarage.com or enter that address in a new E-Mail destination box.
2. In the Cc: section, put your own E-Mail address so you can send a copy to yourself to see if it worked after you send it.
3. In the message box where you would normally type an E-Mail, type your E-Mail address that is shown on your ad in the Member's Section.
4. Click on the "Attach" button in the menu bar.
5. A new screen should appear.  Click on the "Attach File" button,
6. A new screen should appear.  Search through your file directories until you locate the directory your file is located in.
7. Click on the correct file.  The file name will appear in the "File Name:" box.  Click on the "Open" button.
8. You should now be back to the previous screen and your file should be highlighted in the main window box.
9. Make sure that the attach "As Is" button is checked and then click the "OK" button.
10. Click the "Send" button and the E-Mail is on its way to us.
11. Check your inbox. You should have new mail from yourself. Look at the copy of the E-Mail you just sent to us and make sure your picture appears or is attached.
12. If your picture is viewable or attached you are done. If it isn't, start over again from step 1.

AOL Mail

1. Click on this E-Mail address rides4sale@ThundersGarage.com or enter that address in a new E-Mail destination box.
2. In the Cc: section, put your own E-Mail address so you can send a copy to yourself to see if it worked after you send it.
3. In the message box where you would normally type an E-Mail, type your E-Mail address that is shown on your ad in the Member's Section.
4. Click on the "Attach" icon on the left-hand side of your screen.
5. A new screen should appear.  Search through your file directories until you locate the directory where your file is located.
6. Click on the correct file then click on the "Open" button to attach that file to your E-Mail.
7. You should now be back to the previous screen and your file should be a highlighted icon in a new box.
8. Click the "Send" button and the E-Mail is on its way to us.  AOL will send you an acknowledgment.
9. Check your inbox. You should have new mail from yourself. Look at the copy of the E-Mail you just sent to us and make sure your picture appears or is attached.
10. If your picture is viewable or attached you are done. If it isn't, start over again from step 1.

Send Pictures via E-Mail with Windows XP, VISTA & SYSTEM 7

1. Open My Computer and navigate to the folder containing the pictures you wish to E-Mail.
2. In the toolbar at the top of My Computer, make sure Search and Folders are not selected so you can see the tasks panel to the left of the files list.
3. Select the group of files that you wish to E-Mail. Use Shift or Ctrl to select additional files.
4. In the tasks panel, click on E-Mail the selected items under File and Folder Tasks. The Send Pictures by E-Mail dialog box will appear.
5. Select Make all my pictures smaller.
6. Click Show more options...
7. Choose a size for your pictures. The small option is suitable for most purposes and will give you the best reduction in file size. If you know your recipient has a fast Internet connection you may want to choose Medium or Large.
8. Click OK.
9. A status bar appears as Windows resizes the files, then a new message is opened in your default mail program with your pictures attached.
10. Windows inserts the file names into the subject field of the message. You will probably want to change this.
11. Fill in the recipients E-Mail address, add a personal message, and you're ready to send.

Tips:

1. I like to triple-click in the subject field (this selects all the text), then drag & drop the list of file names into the message body. Then the recipient can still see a list of the files you sent.
2. Most images will be converted to JPEGs for best compatibility.
3. Some files types (such as PSD) cannot be converted by Windows. You should convert these yourself before E-Mailing them as they can be quite large.
4. If you're using Windows classic folders, you won't have a tasks panel. Go to Tools > Folder Options > General > Tasks to verify or change your preferences.

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