As the moderator for the Project Journals, I pride myself on staying well-informed about all our contributors' efforts, and I must confess I completely dropped the ball on keeping up with your epic journal.
While I certainly have an excuse (don't we all?), it doesn't diminish the fact that I should have been paying closer attention. When I took over the Project Journal forum two years ago, my primary focus was on streamlining and organizing. I've been busy culling journals that had become inactive, gently prompting contributors who needed a little nudge, and relocating completed journals to a dedicated "Completed Journals" forum. When I started, there were approximately 150 Project Journals, and now, thankfully, the number of truly active journals stands at a much more manageable 21.
I just recently took the time to read through your journal from beginning to end, and I must say, you have quite the project on your hands! The sheer amount of donor trucks, engines, and spare parts you've managed to amass is truly amazing, especially considering how rare your truck is. Your workshop is equally impressive, housing a lathe, Bridgeport, plasma table, and all the other essential tools required for such a thorough restoration.
Your dedication and tenacity in sourcing the correct parts, regardless of cost, are truly impressive. Furthermore, your mechanical and engineering abilities are nothing short of outstanding.
To all my fellow 'Bolter's out there, if you haven't yet had the pleasure of reading Danielbolt's journal, you are truly missing out on a genuinely impressive build. It's a testament to what can be achieved with passion, skill, and determination.
Please keep up the fantastic work and excellent documentation on your build. You got me hooked and I will be following!
