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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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its been ahwile since ive been on here. but i am back. i went through boot camp for the navy, and now im going through schooling. my dad is going to be putting my truck together through the years that i am gone. he said he is going to put it together and then all ill have to do is pick the paint color and where i want to get it done at. ill keep the progress posted when he tells me what he does. does anyone have, of know, where i can get a book on how to put the engine back together?? my old man wants one and he is having some problems locating one. so if anyone can help us it would greatly appreciated. thanks everyone, swanie
 
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 07:22 AM
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Josh, there are a lot of places where you can get such books, including the automotive section of your local Barnes and Nobles, Booksamillion, etc.. But straight from the horses mouth, so to speak, Fordracingparts.com. Good luck. And thank you for your military service.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 07:32 AM
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Where are you going to school at I went to Great Lake and SanDiego? I was a Fire Control Man
 
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 07:33 AM
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Thank you for serving our country. I still remember my days in Navy boot camp even though it was long ago...not much fun as I remember.

I should have had a Dad like that!

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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 07:40 AM
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Where are you going to school at I went to Great Lake and SanDiego? I was a Fire Control Man
I did my boot camp at Great Lakes Training Center and went to IC (interior communications) school there in 1961.

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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 08:18 AM
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I went there in 1991

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I did my boot camp at Great Lakes Training Center and went to IC (interior communications) school there in 1961.

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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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I went there in 1991
Camp Dewey was brand spanking new back then but I got stuck at Moffat...
Were they still there in 91?
 
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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You should tell your dad about this site, if he doesn't already know. Have him set up a user ID and gallery and all that.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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fire control is still at great lakes. i am down in pensacola, florida to be an AT. avation electronics technician. i did go to great lakes for boot camp. they are tearing down all the old ships and rebuilding them. the new ones get air conditioning and alot of extras. it was fun. prolly nothing like it used to be. everyone said ti was a joke, because it was so easy. i do have to agreew ith them on alot of the stuff. my old man is going to build it so he can "spend" time with me. there are acouple more reasons, but i think that is really his main one. something to make it feel like i am around him. i told him about this site many ties but he hasnt got on here to make up a name. maybe if i tell him again he will listen this time and do it. just maybe. but its no problem making sure all of you guys are safe. its my honor. i know you guys will take care of me with any problems i have with my truck. so just think about it as a give-give situation.
swanie
 
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Yea, there have been posts recently about military service. Swanie, there are a lot of us here who are active duty, and even more retirees...seems to be a growing trend...something we can all be proud of...
 
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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chiltons have engine rebuild books you can order through your local parts store older libraries at least arounfd here have some of the old motors manuals on the shelf or on micro fish with a pocket full of quarters u can copy them i dont have a scanner i to copy mine what engine do you have. im a newbee to the site what it in
 
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