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jackpot

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Right on, what size is the door?

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exactly
We are trying to lay it all out now.
It's like winning the lottery, but I have to pay lol
8'X16'

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Lol I won the lottery on the weekend a total of 87.30 on the 649 lol ... plans look awesome

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Go with the biggest door you can. You'll appreciate it down the road. I put my 12x20 right in the middle of the gable end. This was a decision I went back and forth on for a long time before pulling the trigger, but I'm glad I did. Makes it easier to move projects and drivers in and out without rearranging everything, and gives you plenty of room to stab a trailer in there.

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Nice and thanks
Yes we have been discussing a 10x16, but due to the fact I will be driving through my current garage that has a 7' tall door. We are looking in to the price difference.

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This past weekend we did a ton of work in the back yard. Ripped out 100' of a old ceder hedge, it was 6-8' wide and 8-12'high. The pile was 8' tall and 20' across. Thanks to my Jeep for all it's hard work lol.
Then we put up a 60' chain link fence across the back. The hardware store messed up and gave us 5' but we decided to use it anyways, most will be blocked by the shed and shop. We still have some cleanup to do but the prep is coming along nice.
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Looks like a lot of work there lower, will look great when it's done...Jim

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Looking nice. I like the black chain link too.

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x2

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It was!! I really wish I had child labor but my 13 & 14 year old boys are away at camp.
The fence turned out good for my first time putting one up.
A few more things where brought to my attention so I think I'm going with a 10X16'

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Forgot I took this picture. Went out for ice cream Sunday eve and ran into Grant from Vagus rat rods. I know it's a Fjord but still a nice old truck.
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Nice looking trucks sitting there.

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Very cool! Nothing wrong with old Fords. :lol: I'd like to go check out their shop someday.

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did you guys use that sickle I gave you to cut down that brush !!!!

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Yup
That would be sweet. I am going to visit Grants personal shop soon.
HAHAHAHAHA um I would still be cutting them down. This is where it lives now, on the front of our wood shed.
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nice, glad border patrol let you come in with it!

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Had a great time camping with my boys last weekend. Truck ran great pulling the trailer for our 160mi round trip, and only 1/2 tank of fuel. On Sunday morning there is a fundraiser car show, about 200. They also serve breakfast for 650ppl. Lot's of very nice rides. It is more of a spit and polish type of show, so I was blown away when I won 2nd overall. The purple '56 took first.
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I like this one.
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Lower congrats on the win. Weekend camping with the boys "Priceless"...Jim

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Glad you enjoyed the camping and nice job on 2nd overall!

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hahaha nice job on the win. gotta love unexpected acceptance

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That's awesome, congrats! Very cool you got to take your boys along and spend time with them too!

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Cool beans dude.

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Thanks. It was our annual camping trip for the 3 of us 5th year same sight. We really enjoy it.
Thanks Weather wasn't bad either
Thanks my gf thinks people are getting tired of seeing the same old thing (shiny, restored)
Yes we look forward to this trip every year.
Yes sir. and rice ;)

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camping sounds fun right about now, even better in your rig. you better build a trophy room in your garage!!!

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Awesome on winning second place

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Going again this weekend to Jalopy Jam Up, we went last year good times. There will be a spot for them in there.
Thanks Dude.

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Also picked up this hood ornamint this past weekend not sure if it is going on my truck tho.
Tonight I went and picked up a spare 7.3L, if I need the motor or just some parts it was a good deal. The little man came to help, guess it was hard work.
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Wouldn't have been so bad if you hadn't made him load it all by himself, sheesh!:lol:

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:haha: I almost blew my coffee out my nose.

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Hey, nice score on the engine and cool ornament! If I remember correctly, that is a 92 on up engine since it has the serpentine belt set up. It looks like it has a ZF5 hooked to it too. I have had really good luck with those things.

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Yes you are correct sir. He just gave me the trans.:metal:

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Made a little trailer for the 1000lb motor today.
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Nice score on the engine. I would just throw a fresh set of sparkplugs in there and run it like it is.

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A free ZF5, that is sweet!

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that is awesome. You should come haul my COE to canada an drop that thing in it!

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But there are no spark plugs...;)
Ya and it looks rebuiltish (new paint)
Trust me I would love to.

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So last weekend my youngest son, gf and dog pulled the trailer to Jalopy Jam up. It's a pre 64 traditional hot rod and custom weekend show. The weather wasn't great but we had a blast, live bands and you can shoot flames or rev the crap out your engine if you want. Nothing like hearing a blown big block with open headers at 6000rpm. Oh and lots of beautiful cars and trucks.
My son felt like a gangster in the old F*@d that was driven 2 hours to the show.
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More and there was a pin up contest.
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