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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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Apocalypse

Well...

A few months ago, my project had stalled. I saw the Mayan calendar and decided that I had better get off the dime if I want to drive this thing before the end of the world!! I pressed on with a few things & it is drivable (no heat or windshield wipers, but it drives). I actually had it driving in September, but it just keeps getting better!

Here it is at the gas station getting a few gallons extra...just in case!!




Well...the world didn't end, so I had better get out and finish of my Christmas shopping!! I am certain that my wife doesn't want truck parts!!

Merry Christmas!! For all of you who are hitting the road, be careful out there!

Dan
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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Well...the world didn't end, so I had better get out and finish of my Christmas shopping!!
Weird, and here I thought I felt an apocalypse roll through last night... guess it was just a cold front.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 11:45 AM
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Weird, and here I thought I felt an apocalypse roll through last night... guess it was just a cold front.
Or the chili you had for supper.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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Looks very nice Dan. Congratulations. Heck, you don't need any stinkin heat or windshield wipers--you live in California!!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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Nice looking rig Dan
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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I turned 65 today , so I guess thats sort of like the end of the world . Can't figure out how the Mayans knew . Oh well what the hell .
Nice looking truck .
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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Looks great! How much they gouging for gas in Cali these days? Finally under $3 here.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Dan, My question is did you pour the gas out of your emergency back up can(noticed it in the bed of the truck) in the tank first and then refill the back up? Just keep everything fresh.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1
How much they gouging for gas in Cali these days? Finally under $3 here.
Filled up Wednesday on the way home after getting off the boat from Hawaii. $3.59 a gallon for 87 regular.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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apocolypse ??? wrong date guys.... it was November 6,2012
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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Happy B-Day John.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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looks interesting Dan, what all did you do to the rear bumper? I could live with that.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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You have a great looking truck Dan. I also like that rear bumper. You did a great job!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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.....did the world end? Dang, did I miss it?

Crap! now I'll HAVE to get the ol' lady something for Xmas

The truck looks great!!!

Bobby
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1
Looks great! How much they gouging for gas in Cali these days? Finally under $3 here.
Under three dollars?!?!
We're still rejoicing from when it finally dropped under $3.50 last week.
 
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