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Old May 4, 2021 | 07:53 AM
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first showing at local church car show, lots of really nice cars...too many late models for me. Pastor's choice big trophy went to a '32 coupe that was just finished



 
Old May 4, 2021 | 07:57 AM
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Well done, John. Looks great out in the bright sunlight.

But I have to ask. From the position of the chair, looks like you used the tailgate as a table? That's utilizing your resources.
 
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Old May 4, 2021 | 08:03 AM
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You hurt my eyes . lol Looking really nice . I'm guessing that suddenly all of the building struggles seem somewhat less monumental .
 
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Old May 4, 2021 | 09:04 AM
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Well done John! Much deserved.
 
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Old May 4, 2021 | 09:07 AM
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Very nice John, congratulations!!
 
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Old May 4, 2021 | 09:32 AM
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The truck looks great !! Congratulations !!
 
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Old May 4, 2021 | 09:39 AM
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Tailgating man !!! windy day and only place to eat my hot dogs ??? Nice to hear folks brag on it , but still remember the struggles to build it !!! and still have the scars !!!
Sorry about the eye pain EBEAR... my neighbor says his chickens won't roost till I put it in the garage at night
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Old May 4, 2021 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by jniolon
... my neighbor says his chickens won't roost till I put it in the garage at night
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Now that's funny right there..
Congrats on the first showing John

I have bern wrenching on mine the last couple weeks. What started as a water pump alternator change out morphed into a broken stud bolt, drill, tap kind of project. As they say, they are never done. I hope I remedied the water leak yesterday.
Keep on truckin'.

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Old May 4, 2021 | 10:32 AM
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Very snazzy. Follow ZZ Top's lead and go get yourself some cheap sunglasses.
 
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Looks great, tail gates for lunch are the best part about building the truck!
 
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Now that's funny right there..
Congrats on the first showing John

I have bern wrenching on mine the last couple weeks. What started as a water pump alternator change out morphed into a broken stud bolt, drill, tap kind of project. As they say, they are never done. I hope I remedied the water leak yesterday.
Keep on truckin'.

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read the other day, Tom You're only one broken bolt from turning a 20 minute job into a 3 day ordeal !!! TRUTH !!
 
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Well done John! Much deserved.
thanks Abe, luckily the judge was an older guy that wasn't impressed with carbon fiber screw ons and led blinky lights... but there wasn't a rice burner in the show !!!
 
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Old May 4, 2021 | 03:21 PM
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great looking truck, john, now take some time to enjoy it and collect some more trophies.
 
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Originally Posted by jniolon
Tailgating man !!! windy day and only place to eat my hot dogs ??? Nice to hear folks brag on it , but still remember the struggles to build it !!! and still have the scars !!!
Sorry about the eye pain EBEAR... my neighbor says his chickens won't roost till I put it in the garage at night
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Congrats, John! I'm really happy for you that after all your hard work you're able to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Very well deserved!
 
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Old May 4, 2021 | 05:42 PM
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Truck looks great! A whole lot of yellow, but looks great. LOL Congratulations on the trophy. Tailgating with an old truck...priceless.
 
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