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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Talking UP-DATE--THE BEASTT ROARS

Been working hard on the BEASTT and today it roars,finally figured out their was no constant power to the fuel relay so it would run for 15 seconds then shut down, about drove me nuts so my buddy came over today and within 5 minutes after putting a jump wire on the relay it's running perfect, rear brakes gone through, e-brake working, tires and wheels mounted and installed, wrecker bed back on and ready to install new side panels, still haven't found a sleeper but still looking for one.
I'm so happy to have it running that I took Linda out for Supper tonight and I had to sit on my hands to keep from waving at everybody we saw, more to follow when I get some new pics, I'm happy, happy, happy. Garry
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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It's always great when you can get over that hump that comes alone from time to time.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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Great news Garry, im real happy for ya!
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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Woohooo!

Lots of folks making progress this weekend, congrats

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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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Good news Garry.I have been ondering where you have been.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 02:52 AM
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Well done when did the engine last run?? look forward to the up dates.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 08:13 AM
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54truck. it was running when I backed it in the garage before I took the step van body off but somewhere in the change over I lost the constant power to the computer, it would start and run for about 15 seconds then shut down but now with a jump wire for constant power it runs great, Garry
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 08:41 AM
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Hey Garry, I'm so glad to hear you're makin progress. I'm glad one of us is. Keep us posted!! Tell Court Happy B-day!! and have a round of frosties for us!!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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Sounds good Gary,
Boy, I'd be happy if I could get one truck going !!!!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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Congrats, Garry, wish I was making some progress. The weather is getting better here so maybe I can get back to work soon.

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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Gotta love it when a plan comes together! CONGRATS!!!!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 01:50 AM
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Congrats!!!!. It is always good to hear that another Ford is back on the prowl.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 04:43 AM
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Garry,
Looks like you're making good progress on the beast. Keep after it , June is not that far away!
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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I'm trying Brian but with all the snow I've been trying to make some truck money plowing and running one of the big wreckers for my sister, lot of crashes on the Interstate and thats pretty good money also, just staying busy.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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I remember the first time i started my truck in 8 years. I couldn't stop smiling all day. its good that you got it going, it makes you feel really good doesn't it?
 
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