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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 11:58 PM
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Road Test No. 1

Finally got to take my truck out on the road and run a few tanks of fuel thru her. Im in the process of moving to Austin (long story) and i used the truck to move all my stuff. So far, three round trips from Fort Worth to Austin totalling some 1200 miles. Results? i need new shocks, i made 12 miles to the gallon and i blew out my power steering pump. All in all, id say im well on the way. Although, while replacing my pump, i noticed several wires ending in plugs and caps hanging loose in my engine compartment. Ill post pics later.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 12:47 AM
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Glad to see you are getting some work out of the ole gal. What they are made for!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 03:33 AM
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Hey Super- got a good buddy in Austin who is a plumber, but even he has slow points right now. Tough market all the way around
 
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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i hear that. Austin has a better market than DF Dub so hopefully i can keep from having to move back in with my folks.
 
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