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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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First drive .... kinda

I drove my truck back from garage today, had it in for road inspection to get it registered; it passed! I just have to get new tires and adjust hood latch, it still releases when I drive.

Still have to sort out my suspension issues since ride height is too low in the front for my liking; but plan on puttin a couple of KMs on it before freeze up (I'll make sure hood latch is secure).

Sure is nice to have it moving; lots of tweaking to do yet.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Congrats! Nuthin like the first drive to get you excited all over again....have fun!
 
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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Rite on, what a good feeling isnt it? After all the work, very cool indeed. Congrats
 
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 06:27 AM
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And don't even think about wiping that big 'ole smile from your mug. Enjoy the ride - and then next - and the next ....

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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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Congrats on your first ride!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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Congrats!

So where are your pics?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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Congrats!

So where are your pics?
Ya. What he said
 
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Not only pictures, but video! Congrats on your first drive! I hope to have mine in the next couple of months. We really don't have winter here so that won't really slow me, just too much work right now - and I am not complaining! But I would like to get it going soon...
 
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As they say PICTURES! or it didnt happen! but seriously id love to see some pictures your truck!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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Very cool! a big congrats to you!
Thats a pretty cool milestone!

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