First drive!

51fred · 2015-07-14 04:59:39

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.ford-trucks.com-vbulletin/1120x2000/80-20150713_164704_ab2d8cea85bee6c8e6db4eac984c0788af8115c8.jpg Temporary seat to get home! https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.ford-trucks.com-vbulletin/1120x2000/80-20150713_164909_4958699ced6f8ed958365c84fe5c5aed3333d938.jpg And we're off! https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.ford-trucks.com-vbulletin/1120x2000/80-20150713_181431_f9ec9cca4d75ab77594376847c28139bbd0eb43f.jpg Last time I drove Fred on the road was the 90s! https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.ford-trucks.com-vbulletin/1120x2000/80-20150713_181948_fb31e44e5ea72b3e02231a2231b7036a969a263a.jpg Well, I must be nuts. At least a little.:-X03 For Fred's first run we went over 25 miles home from the body and paint man's house. Since it never happened without pictures, here are a few. Luckily there were no issues and we made it home with no drama.(or AAA!) My wife got the action shots.:D

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Jul 13, 2015 | 11:59 PM

51fred

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First drive!

Temporary seat to get home!

And we're off!

Last time I drove Fred on the road was the 90s!

Well, I must be nuts. At least a little.

For Fred's first run we went over 25 miles home from the body and paint man's house. Since it never happened without pictures, here are a few. Luckily there were no issues and we made it home with no drama.(or AAA!) My wife got the action shots.

Jul 14, 2015 | 04:33 AM

FortyNiner

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Congrats on the milestone. Get a real seat installed so your earth angel can ride shotgun. Enjoy the miles!

Jul 14, 2015 | 05:11 AM

Bluey Zedoff

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25 miles sitting on a milk crate, man, you need a medal! Well done to you and Fred.

Jul 14, 2015 | 06:00 AM

Harrier

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Fantastic! I'm sure you felt that ride with a milk crate seat.
Did you get any sleep last night. I would have been too excited to sleep.

Jul 14, 2015 | 06:11 AM

51fred

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Thanks everyone. Yes, I felt every bump but it was great! Best ride since I first bought him in 1995. No more rides though until I get the seat in.

Jul 14, 2015 | 07:57 AM

Rimrock F1

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Congratulations on the first drive! Fred is looking good!

Jul 14, 2015 | 08:40 AM

tinman52

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Congrats! First drives are always fun.

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Jul 14, 2015 | 11:33 AM

firstrider

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Congrats Rich ! A big day for sure . Post a pic of the heater when installed .

Jul 14, 2015 | 03:56 PM

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underthebridgejim

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Ah'oo'ga, Ah'oo'ga, Congratulations that first ride is way up there on the great memories list, not far behind falling in love or the best one of all watching your wife give birth to your first child. It may just be worth that waffle pattern that must be permanently grooved into your south end.