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Very little, just kidding, we're good. I'm glad I have him around to push the oldman in getting things done. I'm very happy to have it back on the road again...Jim

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Nice work you and Mark are doing. Should drive nicer with the fuel injection.

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Thanks Mike, yes I love the fuel injection. So much more responsive and it starts so easy...Jim

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Great you'll be driving again!!
You are a good team with Mark!

So, the Nats it is??
Take lots of pics!

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Thanks Kees, ok pics...Jim

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Hey friends, back in post 1224 or 1225 I mentioned calipers sticking. Got both changed and it feels like it was when first done. Note I did have to do a lot of checking to get the correct calipers for the kit I bought.

Cruise control, Mark said to check the magnets on the driveshaft, which he did. I guess during the accident, something hit one of the magnets and knocked it off, so I only have one. It doesn't get the correct speed signal, so no function.

Tomorrow we head to Springfield for the Mid-American nats, so will take pics and report on the trip later. Everyone have a great Memorial Day...Jim

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Ok, here's the update from our trip to Springfield on Friday 5/26. Because of the weather forecast of severe weather Saturday (including baseball size hail). Mark and I decided we would only go for 1 day. Was raining when we left home, but cleared up and was nice the rest of the day. Didn't take a lot of pics only a few, was busy with other stuff. So here's a few pics in next post...Jim

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Pic 1 forgot to take pic when I filled up but here's a blurry shot about 20 mins down the road.

Pic 2 I'm checking to see if this video from my camera will work. WOULD NOT LOAD

Pic 3 Me, Mark and a friend in his 67 Camaro.

Pic 4 Nice chevy wagon parked by us.

Pic 5 Really nice 62 chevy.

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Pic 1 GMC for lower;)

Pic 2 I had a 73 Z28 so I have a soft spot for the 2nd gen Camaro.

Pic 3 Sweet extended cab.

Pic 4 Burb.

Pic 5 Home from show, Drove 237.9 miles @70 mph most of the time. Had about 9 miles of fair ground crusing thru out the day (doesn't help gas milage). Average 16 miles per gal., not great, but I'm happy with the Fitech system.

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Couple things I forgot to mention. Had the pleasure of meeting two board members, that have been following my thread. Both working on AD's, but not getting much done and very few postings.

I also had my truck safety inspected and again passed the 23 inspection.

That's it for now...Jim

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Thanks for the pic Jim. Looks like a bunch of nice vehicles there. Glad it all went smooth and no baseball hail. It's cool meeting other board members, to be able to put a face to the truck lol.

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Your welcome. Just wish we had more time to talk trucks, but both were with friends, so they had to move on...Jim

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Jim, Sorry the weather messed you up. Good Pictures of the time you were there. My wife and I tried to surprise you and show up at Springfield but a Nurse where she worked had a problem and Eve had to cover for her. Sounds like we would have had a WET Saturday anyway! The more I drive that Caddy the more I'm Spoiled by the Ride. I hope to get down to see you and your Wife sometime this Summer, later Ray

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Hey Ray, Yes weather was not the best. Would love to see you and Eve again...Jim

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Looks like it was a great trip Jim. Love the pics, especially the AD trucks! Thanks for sharing.

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Thanks Doug, been thinking about giving you a call, haven't seen you posting much, hope everything is OK...Jim

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Nothing new on mine. We had our local car show here today, with about 200 cars and trucks showing up. Here's a few pic I took.

Pic 1 Nice yellow truck

Pic 2 & 3 Belongs to friend named John with a 5.3 engine. He's building a 6.0 for later.

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Next four pics are of a very nice 51 chevy pickup, been coming to the show for about 4 yrs.

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Pic 1 belongs to Marshall, we call him Pink Floyd.

Pic 2 54 belongs to local guy here.

Pic 3 Never seen this one before, it's mounted on a new frame, not sure what but looks like a 1500 series.

Pic 4 This truck is also local, has a 402 big block, all numbers matching, he's working on a 67 step side that he wants Mark to do some work on.

Pic 5 Nice Art work, but

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Pic 1 nice truck

Pic 2 I have never seen an S-10 like this before, never seen the owner to ask about it. Looks like some kit installed back in the day. It's a 1987. Anyone know anything about the set-up.

Pic 3 Mark did some work on the vette, installed the headers, side pipes, got the car running and a few other things. At one time it was a tilt front end, and owner wanted to change. Mark sent him to a shop in Arkansas.

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First three pics are of the show area. I would guess between 150 to 170 cars and trucks.

Pic 4 These were parked on the street, nice red pickup

That's it...Jim

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Cool pics.
Thanks for sharing.
Kim

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Looks like a nice show. Show nice rides thanks for sharing

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hey thanks for the pictures!