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Old 04-18-2004, 05:49 PM
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First Day Out

Had truck out for first time today. Nice weather, truck runs great. Even steers pretty good. Its been almost 40 years since i drove anything like this with no power brakes no power steering, air conditioning, cruise control. Sure was a lot of fun watchng everyone stare at you going down yhe road. Brigt red sure does stand out in the crowd.
There's a truck club in town here called the nostalgic haulers. Truck has to be 25 years or older to be in the club. They have about 38 member and 18 trucks. On the street i live on there are 4 old trucks and 3 or 4 old cars. Great area for classics and hot rods.
 
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Old 04-18-2004, 07:34 PM
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Nothing like driving one of these classics around ehh? This nice weather is killing me, I really want mine to cruise around in. Next year, I'll have to come down and goto cruise in with you and check out your truck. Merry crusin' -4speed
 
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Old 04-19-2004, 04:24 AM
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That would be great to get together and cruise and check out the trucks, not only mine but others in the club. Are you going to the Canfield swap meet on april 30,may 1 and may 2. If so let me know. I need a few parts and will be there on may 1.

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Old 04-19-2004, 11:32 AM
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That maiden voyage is always special. Congratulations!
 
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Old 04-19-2004, 06:34 PM
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Thanks Tim

Een took my wife with me on first voyage. She was almost as happy as i was although she thinks i am a little crazy. My brother-in-law is building a 50 C---y. He will have his on the road aometime in may. Looks pretty good even though it is a you know what.

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Beautiful Truck tlb. Take of it and it'll take care of you, but most of all ENJOY IT!!
 
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Old 04-20-2004, 04:36 AM
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Thanks Steve

That is my intention. Gas and go fix and add as needed and money allows.

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Terry, thats a nice looking 48 you got there, and red makes it look even better i own a 54 and it also is red (torch red) what be the color red your 48 wears? your friend fever
 
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I am not sure but i think its called ruby red. Nice ting about red is you do get noticed going down the street.

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Woo! Here's hoping for many more trips!
 




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