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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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I'm the new guy

Just got out of the military and I am back home! I am living in the NW Suburbs and I brought my new hobby along.

1975 Ford F250 Ranger w/390

Vehicle runs great. The first day I was in Chicago, someone hit my side and drove off, now I need to get a new paint job. I currently have about 2k dollars saved for a paint job, and am looking out here to see where I could get one. I don't need a show job, just something to look okay and cover the body so it doesn't rust (rust free vehicle )


If you see me driving around, throw out a wave...





 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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Welcome to FTE atfguy you're going to learn a bunch here. Have fun and post a lot.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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Also thank you for your service to this great country. Been there, done that.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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welcome to the club!
Have you joined IL FTE?
Where are you located?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 07:11 AM
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thanks all. I have not joined IL FTE, I will look for it now! I am currently in Chicago, But going to be living in Fox River Grove shortly
 
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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Join ILFTE
I will do all I can to help you get your truck going
I am the IL FTE chapter leader!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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Will do! Thanks! I got a new starter for my truck today. Starts amazing now!.. will join tomorrow
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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Welcome aboard and thanks for your service. Truck is awesome, almost impossible to keep them nice on the nasty streets of chi-town, should be safer once you move out to the burbs. Good luck.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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I would like to get IL FTE members together soon(Spring) for a club gtg
I will start a new thread
 
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