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Lookin good Gary..that NP205 is purty :sexy: What color do you plan to paint the truck when done? Any pics of the body for the truck?

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I'm planning on painting it two tone Hugger Orange and White . Just like this one. No pic's of the body at this time, it's in pieces in the shed, basement and any other place I could find room.

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Where Did You Get The Bearing Kit, Mines Apart, Would Be Nice To Replace Them Now. Thanks Daren

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Looks like your therapy is going well and you seem to be well on your way to a full recovery:)

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My friend John ( Grendel ) bought the kits, I believe it was through NWF ( North West Fabs ) I'm rebuilding two T/C's for his projects along with mine.
His are going to be a bit more involved, NP203 doublers and stuf. These kits are complete or master kits. They have everything from gaskets to bearings & seals for just about any NP205 available !!!!

Going though a divorce after 26yrs of marage is one of the most difficult things I have ever expirienced, having something to focus on and keep your mind occupied can be you savior. I have always loved working on a project, figuring out problems and fabricating things, my wife hated my projects, the way I look at it is I could have been at bars, doing drugs or chasing woman.
Sorry for the rant, but it's part of getting through this thing !!!!

Gary

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My thoughts are the same Gary......that's what I tell my wife when she gets a little "testy" about all the time I spend on mine.....I could have worse habits..sitting in a bar, etc.....

Gotta be an adjustment after that much time with one women, but I'm sure you'll be fine...just takes some time.

Besides working on your truck to pre-occupy yourself, you need to find some little hottie (even if it's temporary).......that's some of the best therapy I've ever experienced in my "times of distress" before the current Mrs!

BTW......truck is gonna be hella nice!

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See what you can get done on Christmas day !!!!

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Lookin soo awsome,i wanna get started on my new 4x4 project!!!!!!!Keep it up!!!!!!!!

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lookin good...

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Hey sorry about the divorce but as most have said it was the best thing to ever happen to me. My wife now is the best women I have ever met love her to death. The truck is looking sharp but if you keep up the pace you will be looking for a new project soon. Keep up the great work can't wait to see more.

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Gary,

I am actually hiding from the little ones right now, and your thread is my therapy! ;) They aren't mine, so I can say that. At first I was like, dude, sucks, alone at Christmas, but as I looked at what you accomplished all I could think was there could be no better way to get your mind off things then by putting together such a pretty drive train. I hope you know we are all behind you while you go through your "Therapy", and we can't what to see it when you are done!

Have one on me bud :barn:

Orlando

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There's no doubt about it that this project has helped me keep myself occupied when I'm home alone. But this coming Sunday I start a new therapy that may slow my progress by take away some of my free time. I have a date with a woman I met at a Christmas party a couple of weeks ago.

Gary

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Way to go get back into the game as soon as possible and life gets a lot easier. Just don't let us down on that sweet build you are doing.Or you can always sell it to me to finish lol.

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:lol:

It's taken 2 weeks between our schedules to find time for the 1st date, so there will still be plenty of time for the truck.

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Congrats on the beautiful build and gettin a date keep up the good work cannot wait to see it done.

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Real nice project you have going. Here is some humor to cheer you up. Trucks and some women are very much alike. They both cost you lots of money, They both break down from time to time and they both take you for rides and can leave you feeling stranded. The good side is men know how to fix trucks so you do get back in the garage. No harm no fowl just fun humor.

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See, he's working on MY truck. It won't become his for quite a while. I have all the receipts on all of the parts... rebuild kits, engine and transmission doaners, etc.

His truck is a POS that he plows with.

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What ever, your comment does not make sense to me. Will likely not make sense to a judge either.

esll. :mm:

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I have two trucks one the POS that John mentioned, The other truck is technicaly still in Johns' name to cover my A$$.

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Well any updates have you been working on the truck? Did you ever go out on that date and does she know you spend hours in the garage?

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No up-dates since Chrstmas day. The next step is to drill new wholes in the frame for the engine crossmember ( Moved forward 1-3/4"s because of the 700R4 ) Also have some clearance issues to deal with on the headers. There beautiful stainless steel headers but not for this year truck. The passenger side should be easy, one tube is just barely touching the frame and should bend away without much effert. On the drivers side the collector flange hits the frame & the 02 bung needs to be relocated.

The date is this coming sunday, dinner & a movie :thumbs:

Oh and yes she knows about the truck, ran that by her when we 1st met, and she has seen the pictures. She has a time consuming hobby also, she has a show horse.

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Best of luck to you. It should be interesting when you have to produce financial and bank statements for the labor on the truck?????

esll. :mm:

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That's the lovely thing, we're trading favors.

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Sounds like a plan. You know a good plan and as I said good luck.

esll. :mm:

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We all have lives to live and have to deal with the crap that is thrown before us. Sounds to me that East Side had some pretty bitter dealings in the past...

You can't live in the past... build the damned truck and deal with it. Don't let anyone destroy your future, even your soon-to-be ex-wife. You know what? After the divorce, and you have recovered... you will look back at all of this and laugh.

She can only get you for half of what it's worth (max) and so what? You need stress relief and girlfriends only add to the pressure right now. Work on your truck, even if it is piece-by-piece.

Oh, by the way, this is being spoken by a guy who has seen a divorce personally. It was years ago and I look back and laugh on how stressed out I was over it. East Side is just living in the past... he hasn't gotten over what has happened to him...

The best revenge??? Be happy and sucessful. Nothing will drive your ex more crazy than you living your life in the future (and be happy doing so), not the past (and be misserable).

East Side Low Life? This is not against you, not at all. And I am sure you will post some comment on how wrong I am and blah, blah, blah. Let this poor guy deal with this in his own way and let the chips fall where they may.

D

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I appreciate everyones advice and input. Going through this personally I can see both sides, but the +'s outway the -'s for me at this time, so I'll continue to go forward with the project. Both sides have brought out good points and I heed your advice. Thanks to everyone !!!!

There will be other women in my life, that's part of the healing prosses, and the project will go forward !!!!

Gary

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heh, your truck is lost in the garage... forlorn, looking for attention that the new chick's stolen...

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OK !!! I'll be paying some attention to the truck soon, I've just been a little preoccupied lately !!!:bann:

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Yeah, yeah...:sumo:

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All I can say is...SWEET!!!

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Any recent progress? ...Joe

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The last thing I did was have a custom front drive shaft made up & installed it. I've also been collecting parts for it.

NOS 72 grille outer & inner
NOS Bowtie for the grille
Front bumper brackets

I've been working on house projects the last few months.

Oh, and the DIVORCE is final now, and I still have the truck !!!

I'll be getting back to it soon !!!

Gary

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hey quick question, what idid you paint ur tranny and transfer cases with, alos what did ya do to prepair them 4 paint

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Congrats on the finalization, and a big handshake on the healing process, seems like your getting through it quite well. Lord knows it will eat you alive if ya let it (speaking from experience) Trucks coming along nicely and I cant wait to see it done. From the looks of things, all the ladies will be begging for rides. Much respect.
kevin

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I'll be posting more on the project soon. I've done little on it over the last 8 months or so, other than collecting parts. I've been a little distracted, chasing two legged deer around, but now have a renewed interest in the truck. I've made several purchases recently, NOS inner + outer grille & bowtie. NOS front fender,rust free Ca. swb fleet bed cab & doors. So lots to come soon !!!

Gary

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Looks great........... And on some common ground my truck became what it is from a divorce also. It helps to have something to keep your mind right.

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Sorry about the divorce:cong:, I did the same thing when mine was over..:metal::exit:.. Got one a year older but same model truck tho, about 3 months after she moved out.... haven't gotten to that level of tear down yet.....nice pix!!!!!!

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Any updates Gary?