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09-12-2007, 04:58 PM
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Back together again
After at least two years since my seperation from my wife I've finally gotten the ambition to peek under the tarp of the half built 71 GMC.
Nasty surface rust, forgotten where I was, so much to do! I've been avoiding her, almost wishing someone would just haul it away since it just represented another failed endeavour which has dragged on forever. Then something strange happened, I picked up the wrenches and I just picked up where I left off, I couldn't be more excited to be back at it! All the enthusiasm just came rushing back just like when I first bought her eight years ago for two or three year project, lol It's great to be back
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09-12-2007, 07:14 PM
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Re: Back together again
That's great! Nothing like working on a classic truck project to get your mind straight.
 Also a good way to prove to yourself that you can finish it. Keep us posted on progress. |
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09-12-2007, 08:21 PM
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State of Confusion!
 
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Re: Back together again
Some of the greatest release and healing comes from banging on old metal or your knuckles with a wrench.
Glad you are back at it 
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Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 09-12-2007 at 08:21 PM. |
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09-12-2007, 08:41 PM
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Re: Back together again
Awesome to see you're back at it. How about some pics!
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09-12-2007, 09:12 PM
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Re: Back together again
Glad you decided to fix it up, gotta love the GMC's.
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"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal.  We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" Last edited by krue; 09-12-2007 at 09:13 PM. |
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09-13-2007, 12:17 AM
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Re: Back together again
Welcome back!!!! I have been working mine for 6 years and plan on it for another 6 before it is what I want it to be. My goal is a nice to look at show piece.
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09-13-2007, 12:24 AM
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Re: Back together again
 back Spoof...The past can affect our future but never let it control our present.  Glad to see you back and working on your truck. There is something special about a man and his truck that defies explanation.
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09-13-2007, 12:51 AM
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Re: Back together again
I know what your going thru!! Its fun and exciting to get into a project to regain your marbles and refresh your mind. Life it too short to sit and do nothing because someone hurt ya. Get those tools out and work on your truck....Thats what i did after my divorce. I built this truck to calm myself and get back to MY LIFE!!! 1994 V8 S10. Factory paint. I wetsanded it and buffed it by hand. (no money to buy buffer) Accomplishments are the keys to life.
 
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09-13-2007, 12:56 AM
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Re: Back together again
I can guarantee ya its a HECKUVA lot cheaper than therapy. Welcome Back
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09-13-2007, 06:51 AM
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