702 GMC V-12 powered '62 GMC 1-ton

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"Balaur" is now officially in her new home. Wife and I took her to Boise City, Okla. to their annual celebration of the Santa Fe trail, which was a major route from Independence, Mo. to Santa Fe, New Mexico in the late 1800s which passed near there. The local people established a Cimmaron County Heritage Center a few years ago. The county is 40mi. wide and 68mi. long. County population is less than 2,800. Largest town is Boise City, with a pop. of 1,200.
The steel dinasaur is built to scale determined by bones that have been excavated in the area and sits in front of the museum. I thought "Balaur" deserved to have her pic taken in front of one of the critters who used to roam there.
We ran her in their parade, then in their car/truck show Saturday afternoon. Had a lot of questions and interesting comments made about the old V12.
Tranfered her title to the Heritage Center this morning so the old motor would never be abused and have a good home that would be saved for future generations to see and enjoy. She will be cranked up and run occasionally to keep her limbered up, maybe even driven in their parades.
We hope to add a few more pics and video in the next week or so, but for now a brief "Thank you" to all who have offered advice and support in bringing her to this point.