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Update on the 53! It's been a while.

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Old 01-30-2009, 07:23 PM
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Update on the 53! It's been a while.

Hi all out there in FTE land. I haven't been on here for a couple of months now and thought I would share with all the progress of the 53. The Engineer did his final inspections and only could manage four little minor faults. A small leak in the rear brake cylinder, indicators didn't cancel when steering wheel didn't turn, my speedo wasn't working and last of all it was to loud. I was only aloud 96 decibells and came up with 105 reving at 3500rpm. All little trivial things that I can get fixed in just a week or so. I have had the 53 out on a couple of test runs and it drives great. I'll keep you all posted soon.
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Old 01-30-2009, 08:08 PM
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Congradulations, it turned out really well, beautiful truck you have. I guess if someone took you picture they would have to use a wide lens just to get all of your smile.
 
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Old 01-30-2009, 08:19 PM
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Aussie; what a great looking truck you turned out; love the color. Glad to see the photo's.. As 56panelford mention, you must be all smiles!!!!

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very nice! congrats. i take it your avatar is the "before"?
 
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Old 01-31-2009, 12:19 AM
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It's BEAUTIFUL!

Where ya been?

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Nice transformation mate.
 
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Old 01-31-2009, 03:38 PM
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49Fordmilktruck that was the before shot of my 53 that is in the avatar. Julies I've been doing various things before now, un truck related. Now things are back on track I am ready to get the 53 on the road for some serious fun. Cheers all and thanks for the comments.
 
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