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Old Dec 29, 2016 | 06:00 AM
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Retiring

Fellow members, I am thinking of retiring from FTE. After checking in twice every day for nearly 20 years and being surrounded with a lot smarter guys today that are providing better responses to questions than I ever could, it's time to turn the page. I sold my 66, need to find someone to buy my not completed project along with the gazillion parts in north central North Carolina, so I can better fight ol arther, and enjoy the grands.

My best to all fellow followers of the Slick and Bumpside community.

John Wilkerson

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Old Dec 29, 2016 | 06:06 AM
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Well John, Thank you for all the information I have gained from your knowledge over the time I have been here... I'd rather talk to an "old timer" than anyone else any day... someone who was there when it was new. Take no offence to the old timer comment, it's a compliment. Take care and good luck with projects in the future. Doesn't mean you have to quit FTE cold turkey... you can still visit us!
 
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Old Dec 29, 2016 | 08:47 AM
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Hey John, you have my number don't loose it. Your one of the coolest rednecks I have known. I know what you mean about being burnt out on a forum. Enjoy life call when you can. Family is important stay close to them.




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Old Dec 29, 2016 | 12:35 PM
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John - you and your sage wisdom will be sorely missed. It's been my pleasure to have learned a lot from you. Enjoy your family and good luck with your battle against arther. Bob
 
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Old Dec 29, 2016 | 05:33 PM
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John, in my 2 1/2 years on FTE, you have been a great source of information, and great stories. The grands are a great thing to have, and enjoy, luckily I don't have to deal with arther yet. Enjoy yourself, but please don't be a stranger. Bob
 
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Old Dec 29, 2016 | 11:20 PM
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I only joined a few months ago but you have been helpful to me nonetheless. Enjoy your retirement!
 
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 12:22 AM
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thanks from new zealand

just to say thanks for all the information you have put into this site,from Gary in new Zealand,wish i was closer and would buy some parts of you,if you have any mustangs seats for my 65 ranger would be keen.ps happy new year and do pop in occasionally to say hello you will be missed
 
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 03:51 AM
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Thanks for all the kind words, messages and phone calls. Yall be a great group to hang with. After coming here for so long and regularly not doing it is going to be an undertaking.

John
 
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 04:58 AM
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GOOD RIDDANCE FOR GETTING RID OF YOUR F TRUCK. GOODLUCK AND FARE WELL IN THE FUTURE. BEEN INTERESTED IN YOUR HELPFUL INPUT TO THIS FORUM OVER THE YEARS. TRIED AND TRUE IMFORMATION WILL BE JUST THAT LITTLE BIT HARDER FOR NEWBIES WITHOUT YOUR KNOWHOW IMPARTED. SINCERELY. THANK YOU. RORY . .
 
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 04:59 AM
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Good luck John, it's been a pleasure.

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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 05:44 AM
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You will be missed John. Thanks for all the good advice I've gotten from your posts.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 07:08 AM
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Thank you

I truly have benefited from the knowledge you've passed my way, I wish you the best in your next endeavor.

Fair winds and following seas !
 
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 08:26 AM
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Say it ain't so!
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 08:32 AM
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I have read a lot of your posts and instead of the high tec answers u have the real world what will fit and work and what will not...
thanks mike
 
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 10:47 AM
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John, Thanks for your contributions throughout the years. I have benefited from your experience. Good luck to you
 
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