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I had posted one picture of the truck I'm buying eariler in the week. Since then, I've been able to get a couple more.

Thought you guys might be interested in seeing them.

http://groups.msn.com/JedsToyBox/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=35

http://groups.msn.com/JedsToyBox/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=33

http://groups.msn.com/JedsToyBox/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=34

http://groups.msn.com/JedsToyBox/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=30

Once I get it home, I'll be sending in some information for the gallery.

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Congrats on your award! That is a beautiful truck - have fun with it.


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Thanks Kim. I like yours' also.

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I'm bumping this up, as I've added some more pictures. Have a great weekend.

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In the photo "46 gets new life" what do you use to attach the forward spreader bar chain to the engine. I use the same spreader and use the bolts described in the manual but I don't like it.

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Thruwurkin,

If I remember correctly in that picture, on front side, I was using a longer bolt in the thermostat housing. Backside was using a head bolt.

Everything else I tried, left me with the motor hanging heavily to one side.

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Jed, those are some sweet looking trucks. I would be unable to decide which one I would want to drive more!


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Jed,

Thanks for the info and I have to agree with TrknGMC..."those are some sweet looking trucks"

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Man, I can't get over how CLEAN that thing is!

If the pictures weren't in color, I might have to accuse you of liftin' those pics out of a 1952 Chevy Sales brochure!!

Your '46 is still my favorite.. but i'm maybe just a tad bit biased!

With your current lineup, you better start clearing off some shelf space for all those trophys you'll be bringin' home next summer!

Congrats!


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Sweet, you got her home! You gonna drive it to Sinclair Sun morn? I'll try to make it up. I gotta see that thing in person. Congrats. wink

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Thanks guys, for the kind words.

Keep an eye out for the addition to the gallery. You guys won't believe the story on this truck... Purchased from 3rd. owner who knew both of the previous 2 owners personally.

Have a great weekend.

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Eric,

I think I saw you driving through Gunbarrel in the new truck the other week. Looked really nice


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Sharp!


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JROD, Not really sure I remember where gunbarrel is, so I'm doubtful that it was me.

Know I've heard of it, but where is it?

Inky, thanks for the comments.

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I really like the color. smile The dual shades of green is neat...

nice truck. smile

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Nice trucks Jed!


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Thanks Burrell,

I like that suede 51 of yours, as well.

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Clean and sweet!


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Nice find!


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Eric,

Has anyone dicovered you have the key to the vault yet? wink


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Atomarc,

Nope! I've made it through several exams and audits and haven't been caught yet.

Only a matter of time though, I s'pose.

Guess I'll follow Joker's lead in the meantime, and: "Just Drive Em"!


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