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Thank you James Duff for 50 years of excellence

horsewpt69

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We are all so fortunate to live in such an awesome time!!! How many folks in other walks of life can say that they have ever gotten to get up and personal with a Legend??? I will freezeframe the memory of riding shotgun at Silver Lake all day in the Pony Express with the man himself smashin the skinny pedal!(Only reason I say Thank God I broke MY Bronco!);D
To sit and listen to stories straight from the horse's mouth, of so much Bronco history.....EPIC!!! I feel so so honored and humbled each time I get the pleasure of chatting with this man and always look forward to that chance to get him off to the side and listen to him tell it how it was!
Thank You Mr. Duff, for 50 AMAZING years! And here's to onward and upward as Suzy and her co-pilot Michael continue to innovate and always take it to another level!
#fiftybuckingyears #dufftuffforever #broncolegend
 

Tedster100

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50 YEARS - what an accomplishment!
I've only been active in the Bronco community for about 6 years but time and time again I have crossed paths with James, Judy, Suzy and of course there's Mike. Getting to know them has been such a privilege, as others have said, they are so down to earth and approachable and will take the time to not only sell you parts, they actually get to know you. Suzy has done a great job carrying on the Duff name, dedication and excellent service. The addition of Mike has allowed them to continue to develop new and unique products for our Bronco's. James & Judy are still part of the mix and it's great to see them out at the events.

Who else would take their picture with a cardboard cut-out of a Bronco enthusiast when they couldn't make it to an event due to back surgery! The Duff's dedication to the Bronco community is second to none and I am so glad to call them my friends.
 

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Monster Mike

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Wow, so many awesome memories!! Thanks everyone for sharing. I'm excited to sit down with Mr. Duff and share this thread with him. He's going to be speechless :)
 

anoblefox

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I have done business with James Duff since the very beginning, in Gardena Calif where I grew up. As I remember, it was originally called Duffy's Bronco Service. There was a fire at that location and the business moved to Hawthorne, Calif. This was all before the move to Washington. There has never been a time when I needed help with my Bronco that I could not find the part or an answer I needed from this longtime family run business. I have owned a Bronco since 1973. 50 years is truly an accomplishment, Congrats!
 

bronconut73

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Ditto on all the great things said!!!! My greatest memory (like tasker) was the ride around the field in the "Pony Express" with the man himself!!!;D;D;D

Congrats on the 50 and many more!!! See y'all at SC!!!;D;D;D




I can proudly add my name to that list as well.
The Pony Express is one Bad Ass, and Mr. Duff is the coolest old wheeler/fabricator on the damn planet.
 

5001craig

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Listening to Mr. Duff tell he why/how he built Pony Express was priceless. I wish I would have recorded that conversation.

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And here's one with MonsterMike showing the details of Pony Express (body LOWERED on the frame WITH a 351W--made for the sand :cool:):

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LOVE my Duff products!
 
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Monster Mike

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What an awesome trip that was Craig! When Jim let me drive pony for half the day I needed to be pinched cuz it was an INCREDIBLE experience! That Bronco is a timeless piece of history that makes you feel invincible on the dunes.
 
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