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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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another IDI back to life

Last night Blueovalbud and i got my truck running finally.
She's had tons of problems small and large, got a new engine for $350 and never saw it running. But now after 8 months of working and tinkering, she startedup last night, and is running great.
I'd Just like to thank everyone on here who helped me out through the process, and would like to say this site it probably the most helpful pages i've been on.
I still have to put up the drive shafts and some small details before I can put it on the road. but all the major work is done ...for now

Thanks again guys
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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That is good to hear you have your truck back up and running. 8 months is a lot of time to wait without the vehicle that you like, you must be a very patient person? But do not skip the little details that you have left still, because sometimes the little details can make for another big repair job, and I do believe right now this is the last thing you want tehe
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 09:02 AM
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Good to hear you got your truck back in shape. Cant wait to have mine back on the road.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 09:24 AM
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it took 8 months because i had to go back to school and leave it sitting for 3 months and this fall i've been working a ton, and i didnt mind the long wait because i learned sooo much in the process, but yes i'll be very careful with the small stuff. most of the work is just body work and mounting skid plates so nothing to really worry about.
And john it is a great feelling to hear it start to run for the first time, good luck with yours
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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Thanks, it shouldnt take me long once I get the funds built up and really start rolling on it
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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awesome to hear man, congrats!!
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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its always a great fealing to hear that project start and run for the first time.
 
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