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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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RED LETTER DAY!
Started that new Cleveland today, 13 years after deciding to build another truck and buying the first parts. 2 pumps on the accelerator and it fired on the first revolution. Sounds like a million $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Life is good!
 
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Congats! When do you hit the road?
 
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Excellent news Tim!

Congrats!!

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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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Congats! When do you hit the road?
Still needs windshield, door glass, cut and buff, weather strip but I'm getting there
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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No video?! Congratulations!
 
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Good news Tim, I`m waiting for the video.
 
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First fire is always exciting. Congratulations!
 
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Nothing like making a little noise in the shop, Congratulations
 
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Congrats Tim. Sounds like you are getting close.
 
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