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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 05:19 PM
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HI everyone!

I'm the new guy.. Just got a 56 F100 and it was restored 15 years ago ... but it's been setting under a shed 4... hmmm 13years lol .. so needless to say there's rust and all that good stuff.. A little about my self Im a 44 year old jeweler and store owner... married for 25 years with 3 great kids (why they great cus there out of the house LOL)
so the new kid now is my 56 YAHOO!
 
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 06:42 PM
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congrats! welcome to this forum. there is tons and tons of info in here all over, but if you dont find what your looking for just ask and im sure someone will chime in.

p.s. i dont think anyone here is old enough to need text that large lol
 
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 09:43 PM
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Welcome to FTE!

This is a great place for info and ....

Check out the stickies at the top of the list for some excellent info and background

GW
 
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 11:55 PM
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Congrats! You made a great choice. I have a 56 and it is the best vehicle I have owned ever, and I have owned 27 so far.... Ask lots of questions, the folks here have been a great deal of help to me, and I always read the threads here just to learn more!
 
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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by packrat56
...and I have owned 27 so far....
Whoa, 27 trucks?? Does that include parts trucks?
 
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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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That includes cars, trucks, and motorcycles (street bikes) All running and driveable! my insurance agent loves me!
 
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