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Old 07-25-2014, 08:53 AM   #2188
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Re: 1969 Short Wide

Wednesday I picked up the new tires. Last night I had Crash_OK, EightiesOnly, and PDAWG'-85 help me install the bed (Thanks guys!)

My son and I decided after we got the bed buttoned down and the tailgate back on to take her on the maiden voyage

It didn't go down without a hitch....We ran out of gas at the end of my driveway. We ended up dragging it back to the shop, putting 5 gallons in and tinkering with it till we felt she was road worthy enough to take another stab at it.
We drove her exactly 1 mile and 3 tenths
throttle response is good and tranny shifted out good. Found some issues that I have to deal with asap. but overall it was great after almost 5 years to have it on the road even for a small spin.

Tires:


First peek of sunshine:


Bed in place:




out of gas


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