Spring is here, what up?
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 879
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From: Colorado Springs /Mesa AZ
I'll be finishing up my "last" project. After 8+ years of work/fun it will be on the road. If anyone is interested I will post a built thread here probably in the Fall.
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48 Ford F1 - Darkside
46 Ford Tudor - Street Rod
"Happiness - 3 pedals and a 5 speed"
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48 Ford F1 - Darkside
46 Ford Tudor - Street Rod
"Happiness - 3 pedals and a 5 speed"
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Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Cary Il
Hint hint!
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 234
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From: KC Kansas metro
Though I have done the bare minimum so far on an older restoration, brakes and cooling system, I just plan on finally driving it then fix whatever breaks or quits working. I do have a pair of tool boxes I need to install (under the flatbed) and the headliner. Thats it for now.
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FTE fan
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,674
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From: paradise, northern calif.
I love it, I really enjoy everyone's day to day work on there trucks. It doesn't matter if its a completed truck, or scraping the years of gunk off a newly acquired frame. For me it inspires me to go do something else on mine. This is an exciting time of the year, the garage doors are opening and I'm starting to see quite a few nice rides around town. I'm sorry, I did not realize those of you in the northern areas are still getting snow, I didnt mean to tease you, hopefully it will warm up for you guys real soon. Thanks for all the response's, looking forward to more. I just love this place! PS Jeremy, to answer your question, my old trans cover has ben cut and patched by so many different people, I don't think I could do it justice with my current skills, so I just bought one. Maybe I could use the old one for practice, thanks for the thought.
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Joined: Jul 2013
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Hey there,I`m on this site every day and this is my first post,I have a 55 mercury that I have owned for the last 25 years,in fact it was the first vehicle I ever bought.I have not drove it in the last 10 years so Iam getting it ready to roll.I did the toyota power steering swap and have not tried it yet as well as new tires and rad from mid fifties
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: u-rah-rah Wisconsin
Hey there,I`m on this site every day and this is my first post,I have a 55 mercury that I have owned for the last 25 years,in fact it was the first vehicle I ever bought.I have not drove it in the last 10 years so Iam getting it ready to roll.I did the toyota power steering swap and have not tried it yet as well as new tires and rad from mid fifties
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,222
Likes: 6
From: Houston
Yes! I want to see your build thread so please do post it. And I really like your 3rd brake light and the color of your truck, and of course the reverse tilt hood that you engineered! The truck looks great, looks like you do really great work.
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,222
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From: Houston
I got it running today and actually drove it for the first time, but just in the driveway. Found out two things right away, it takes off very quick and the brakes work great. I took off much faster than I thought and had to stop quick since my driveway isn't very long and there is a gate 
I also woke up any neighbors who might have been taking an afternoon nap as so far I have only headers. Sorry, no pics since I was the only one here...
I also woke up any neighbors who might have been taking an afternoon nap as so far I have only headers. Sorry, no pics since I was the only one here...
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,599
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From: Rockingham, VA
I got it running today and actually drove it for the first time, but just in the driveway. Found out two things right away, it takes off very quick and the brakes work great. I took off much faster than I thought and had to stop quick since my driveway isn't very long and there is a gate
I also woke up any neighbors who might have been taking an afternoon nap as so far I have only headers. Sorry, no pics since I was the only one here...
I also woke up any neighbors who might have been taking an afternoon nap as so far I have only headers. Sorry, no pics since I was the only one here...
