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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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Welcome lucky_strike to the chapter!

Our newest member is from up in Tulare County. Glad to have you with us!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Tulare, the county and city of my birth. Welcome, Lucky.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Welcome our Buddy Lucky To The Chapter.
Nice '69 Ranger!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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thanks all!

you are right it is a 69 ranger f100

bought it from my great uncle in june and he was the first owner.
he had the engine and tranny overhauled two years ago then got to old to drive
whoever did kinda seemed to mickey mouse some things here and there.

i have A LOT of plans for this truck most id like to do my self but i dont have the skill for a lot of it lol.

well thats all i can think of right now, questions, comments, concerns?

ill post pics in a bit
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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Welcome aboard the gabfest for the better half of the state.

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(who used to own a '70 bumpside)
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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here are some pics

how she looked when i bought her


using rubbing compound to bring the paint back


the engine


needs a raido


bed needs fixing


how she sits today
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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The '69 Ranger's Had a Specific Grille.
Where are Ya Located...?
My dad owned a '67 F-250 'n a '69 F-250 in The Early '80s.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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im in visalia ca
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 12:13 AM
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im in visalia ca
Where is That at...?
What is Your Name...?
How old are you...?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 01:52 AM
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its about 45 mins from Fresno.
my name is Richard, and im 21
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 02:00 AM
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I'm Anthony, I'm 16.
I've Been ALL Over California...
I Like Fresno, it Get's Cold up There.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 02:04 AM
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well its nice to meet ya,
idk about it getting to cold, i do know it gets hot up here tho.
sac was never like that
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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It's California...
'Nuff Said.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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wouldnt have it any other way either.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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Yeah, So what are you doin'...?
I Have a '76 F-350, By The way, Which is The Next Body-Style after your's.
 
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