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Old 08-23-2010, 09:47 PM
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Finally done ... and thanks for the help!
I am officially calling the 28 month restoration over for this stock '52 F-1. Now I am not saying I do not have some improving to do... there are several parts needing some attention and one leaf spring sags more than the other. But last Friday I was able to get my tag and drove around town a bit.

I wanted to thank all of you on this forum and on Fordbarn for all of the help, advice, and parts you have provided over this past 2+ years. I could not have gotten this far without you all...

To celebrate, I created this slap-stick video with some of the many pictures I took along the way....

YouTube - Delores truck video mpeg2.mpg

Thanks again for all the help!
Fred
 
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Old 08-23-2010, 10:01 PM
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Nice video, Fred! Congratulations on a great job!!!
 
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Awsome job.........
 
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Awesome....and congrats, enjoy enjoy enjoy!
 
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Old 08-23-2010, 10:28 PM
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That is one fine looking truck! Run the wheels off it!
 
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Love your truck, looks better than new I bet! cool video too!

Cheers

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Old 08-23-2010, 11:14 PM
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Looks great! Time to change your avatar.
 
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Old 08-23-2010, 11:44 PM
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Outstanding! You do nice work - and work quickly, too!
 
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Hey that was great!

So when are you going to start on the next one?
 
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great job on the truck and video too.
 
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Very nice!!

Enjoy the ride!

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What a great job...AND video!
 
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Brings back memories . Been there , TWICE!! Awesome job . Congrats . It is the right color also .
 
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Hey Hey showing a lot of talent there, buddy. Great truck and video-you do pretty work. I'll show that video to my wife, maybe get her to sanding fenders or something.
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nice truck. But I am pretty sure they are never truely done
 
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