Thoughts from the Dark side
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A major theme running though the thread’s responses is what makes this country great – our fierce individualism. As Yakov Smirnoff once said, ”What a Country”. A crosscut of American culture can be opined and shared using an old truck as the centerpiece for conversation. Technology has replaced the pot-bellied stove with a screen/keyboard. 
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I agree that the reincarnation of these one-time beasts of burden should take on the personalities of their owners, free and clear of any labeling. But I also believe that most of the ribbing is just good natured banter (brand loyalty aside). When the rubber meets the road, you have taken the time to share your wisdom and experience for all to benefit.
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I especially liked the analogy of going back in time using our old truck as the transport machine. But time won’t let you. The closest I now get to that feeling is riding my Jeep along the rocky unpaved mining roads in<st1:state w:st="on"><st1> Arizona</st1></st1:state> thinking that I am a “Rider of the Purple Sage”. But I digress.
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And to my neighbor to the North, Ray, thanks for not washing your cat and providing your views instead. I’m sure your cat thanks you as well.
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I agree that the reincarnation of these one-time beasts of burden should take on the personalities of their owners, free and clear of any labeling. But I also believe that most of the ribbing is just good natured banter (brand loyalty aside). When the rubber meets the road, you have taken the time to share your wisdom and experience for all to benefit.
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I especially liked the analogy of going back in time using our old truck as the transport machine. But time won’t let you. The closest I now get to that feeling is riding my Jeep along the rocky unpaved mining roads in<st1:state w:st="on"><st1> Arizona</st1></st1:state> thinking that I am a “Rider of the Purple Sage”. But I digress.
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And to my neighbor to the North, Ray, thanks for not washing your cat and providing your views instead. I’m sure your cat thanks you as well.
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well, its true, when you change something from "stock," how it rolled off the floor, then its really not stock anymore...But I always was under the impression "darksider," ment mix matching, chevy, olds, Volarie, and whatever else...
it won't be stock...but It will still be a FORD
it won't be stock...but It will still be a FORD
Later Guys...
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Some old fool (me) once said;
For some reason what becomes important or contentious is the degree of modification.
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It"s kinda like "how do you like your toast made"?........Dark, light, or somewhere inbetween.....in the end it's still toast!!.....there's room for all of us and "our" preferences
I believe what's most important here, is that we continue to save and ressurect as much of the "old tin" as we all can and to ensure that our hobby and passions keep getting handed down to future generations to continue on with, as well.
Doug
I believe what's most important here, is that we continue to save and ressurect as much of the "old tin" as we all can and to ensure that our hobby and passions keep getting handed down to future generations to continue on with, as well.
Doug
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