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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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more pics tomorrow phil
got some welding and finish grinding done on the firewall tonight
few more hours of that tomorrow spent more time getting my self set up tonight than working but ill be ready to Jam tomorrow
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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again i owe greg more than i can ever state
No thanks needed, I just enjoy helping out on such a unique project. Its so much easier to spend other peoples money
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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Keep up the good work!
 
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I'll miss Joe... but that mini-truck can rot where it sits in the 'old' shop!

I wish I was closer, but that would mean working in Linden and living in Jersey chitty for me.............. Maybe the boys and I will come check out that ski resort you love so much between Christmas and New Years??
 
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I'll miss Joe... but that mini-truck can rot where it sits in the 'old' shop!
+1 to that sentiment
 
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 03:57 AM
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Jason you and the boys are welcome anytime
Joe actually helped empty the loft with us...i will miss him too
 
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Old Oct 20, 2011 | 11:39 PM
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few pics of the bed in place... have to reposition the axle so its centered in the wheel well better but im soooo excited about how it looks







 
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 12:16 AM
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As you should be Jim, Looking Great!
 
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 12:18 AM
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yesterday i spent 6 hours at work and 8 on the truck
today i spent 8 at work and 8 on the truck
i love having it back 1/4 mile from home
 
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 12:49 AM
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yesterday i spent 6 hours at work and 8 on the truck
today i spent 8 at work and 8 on the truck
i love having it back 1/4 mile from home
Got more done on it in 2 days in Vernon than you did in 2 weeks at the other place.
 
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Looking good bro, and what a difference a shop makes!
 
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man that things is looking good
gonna be sharp when you get it finished
 
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Thats gonna need one big door for that hole
 
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Looks great Jim! I wish I was closer and now u just moved farther north!
 
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Looks great Jim! I wish I was closer and now u just moved farther north!
Doug, it's actually closer to my house mileage wise, just not highway most of the way.
 
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