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I have been working on this truck for more than 3 years and I plan on taking my wife out in her tomorrow. She is registered and insured and essentially street legal

I am having some trouble with the starter but I think I will give it a shot anyway. The only thing left is to do is wire the tail and brake lights and put on the front bumper.

I will post some pics tomorrow of her lovely brown primer coat and shiney white grill. (The truck not the wife)

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Rich,
RIGHT ON !!! It's a pretty cool feeling huh ?

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Not today unfortunately my starter issue was a dead battery so I didn't get my tail lights wired. Other than that the truck is ready to go. I will take pics tomorrow and post.

The old girl looks sweet


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Congratulations!!! I know how you are feeling. I just drove mine for the first time, and couldn't sleep from anticipation. It's not quite as nice as yours, and my wife won't even joke about riding in it, but I still feel great. I hope you both enjoy the ride! Good luck!

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android,

thanks though I have seen your truck and it is a shame that your wife won't ride in it. I would ride shotgun with you anytime.

My wife is really looking forward to our first real ride. (we did drive it a short distance with no fenders, lights, bed or interior)

Though I am sure that as soon as she looks for the radio, AC controls or power windows she will find reasons not to join me on any long rides.

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Congrats and best of luck!! Drive Safely.


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Awesome my friend... keep us posted!!! thumbs_up


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