Progress ... hanging sheetmetal!!
Lead Driver
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From: Rockingham, VA
Every time I read one of your updates to this saga, my heart aches a little bit. You are doing a fantastic job with this truck, and I will buy your book. Keep up the good work. And thank you. 
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Fleet Mechanic
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Guys, I am totally blown away here. I just got off the phone with the consignor and she told me the badges were in a glass case. There was a tag on the case which said donated by Kenneth Kinsch, which was my grandfathers nephew!!!!
There is no doubt the badges are my grandfathers!! I am really in shock here now that I have confirmation. My family is so excited. I know everyone was rooting for me and I can't believe it really happened ..... thanks again!!!
There is no doubt the badges are my grandfathers!! I am really in shock here now that I have confirmation. My family is so excited. I know everyone was rooting for me and I can't believe it really happened ..... thanks again!!!
Cargo Master
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From: Greenville, SC
Guys, I am totally blown away here. I just got off the phone with the consignor and she told me the badges were in a glass case. There was a tag on the case which said donated by Kenneth Kinsch, which was my grandfathers nephew!!!!
There is no doubt the badges are my grandfathers!! I am really in shock here now that I have confirmation. My family is so excited. I know everyone was rooting for me and I can't believe it really happened ..... thanks again!!!
There is no doubt the badges are my grandfathers!! I am really in shock here now that I have confirmation. My family is so excited. I know everyone was rooting for me and I can't believe it really happened ..... thanks again!!!
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Fleet Mechanic
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Thanks guys!! The badges will be in the mail tomorrow!!
arctic ... I ordered some premium UV varnish on ebay and as soon at it arrives it will be applied to the deck. I went out the other day and spent a couple of hours just cleaning parts. Still waiting for the shop to fix the rails. I called the other day and they said it was on the schedule for the day so it should be done next week.
arctic ... I ordered some premium UV varnish on ebay and as soon at it arrives it will be applied to the deck. I went out the other day and spent a couple of hours just cleaning parts. Still waiting for the shop to fix the rails. I called the other day and they said it was on the schedule for the day so it should be done next week.
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Keith
Good things happen to good people! I'm so glad that you were able to work out a deal and thats really great that they turned out to be your grandfathers. What an amazing coincidence.
I'll tip a frosty beverage in your direction
Bobby
Good things happen to good people! I'm so glad that you were able to work out a deal and thats really great that they turned out to be your grandfathers. What an amazing coincidence.
I'll tip a frosty beverage in your direction
Bobby
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Fleet Mechanic
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Chuck,
Thanks again for all your advice on the phone the other day. You always have the answers to all my questions and I really appreciate it!!
I picked up some Krylon True Blue paint today.
Thanks Bobby, I had another sleepless night awaiting her answer. But last night I slept like a baby!!
Thanks again for all your advice on the phone the other day. You always have the answers to all my questions and I really appreciate it!!
I picked up some Krylon True Blue paint today.
Thanks Bobby, I had another sleepless night awaiting her answer. But last night I slept like a baby!!
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Rockingham, VA
And the funny thing is, when I brought the tanks and fenders home from the painter, THEN I noticed that it was an almost exact match to my wife's 94 Mustang GT convertible.
Did I mention I like blue? Sorry for the hijack.
