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My truck has culture shock!!

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Old 09-11-2012, 09:51 PM
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Back on the road again, thats too cool. And, your truck looks absolutly beautiful. Man the gas thing, I think it was 32 cents a gallen when i started driving, seems like yesterday.
 
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Old 09-11-2012, 11:41 PM
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CONGRATS OLD DAN !!!!! I bet it took you a hour to get all the on lookers out of the way !!! You will need a bigger hat !!! lol lol lol
 
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Old 09-12-2012, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 51PanelMan
Dan,

It's nice to see that truck near completion. Also good to know that you finally got your hood back. I'm glad that the frame went to good use. I now wish it was under my 51 Panel. Can I have it back?

Maybe cruise the truck over to my place to sync the carbs???

We can probably work out something this weekend. My middle son just committed me to a car repair project that we (meaning me) can finish in a day (so maybe it's really a day and half). I'll keep you posted. The project is a timing belt on his Audi....not a horrible job, but there is a lot of disassembly required to get to the belt.

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Old 09-12-2012, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by bigdaddylove
Looks great -- congrats!

I remember paying $0.79 for gas when filling up my dad's 1968 Impala wagon and my Vespa. That would have been around 1985 or 1986.

I remember getting soooo pissed when gas hit a dollar a gallon.
Hey bigdaddylove, I had pictured you riding a vintage Harley with a black leather vest, all dusty from a long ride. Now I can't get the image of you riding a Vespa around town out of my head! LOL!! Funny how user names create an image of their owner isn't it?
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Old 09-12-2012, 11:35 AM
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Hey thats great!!! Cant say i'm not jealous and your truck looks awesome also!
 
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Hey bigdaddylove, I had pictured you riding a vintage Harley with a black leather vest, all dusty from a long ride. Now I can't get the image of you riding a Vespa around town out of my head! LOL!! Funny how user names create an image of their owner isn't it?
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Lol! I used to wear well tailored shark skin suits with skinny ties and a parka -- not very Harley like at all!
 
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Fill her up, give her hell, repeat
 
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Old 09-13-2012, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Heater51
Fill her up, give her hell, repeat

That's the plan....I still have a list of things to do, but I can drive it on nice days!

Let's see

Heater
Wiper motor
Interior
Door seals
Driver side window glass

The list goes on. I guess that's why they call it a hobby!
 
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Old 09-13-2012, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by old_dan
That's the plan....I still have a list of things to do, but I can drive it on nice days!

Let's see

Heater
Wiper motor
Interior
Door seals
Driver side window glass

The list goes on. I guess that's why they call it a hobby!
You don't need any of those things to drive her over to my house.

BTW, swap meet at All Ford in Campbell on Sunday, Sept. 23. I plan to have my Panel there. You should drive your truck over early in the morning to get a good parking space at the little show in the parking lot next to the swap meet.
 
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