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WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
Finally drove the 67 today!! Bought it on May 12th and only spent what I had to spend to get it running and road worthy. Today I did my final flight checks, topped off the gear box and rolled out! Drove up to the school by my house, back down my road, past the house and around the block. WOOO HOOOO!! I felt like celebratin with a beer but I don't have any! My childhood friend is comin' over after work and followin me to the gas station and around to make sure nothins goin wrong I can't see. I'll post pics then!!! WOOO HOOOO!!!
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
Congrats !!! I'll never forget that feeling of driving it for the first time. Neither will you
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
Thanks! I keep watching the clock waitin' for my buddy to get here!! BTW, I haven't studied it yet but does anyone know if I can shorten the throw on my shifter? Its one of those floor conversions. Is it like a Hurst where I can adjust the end stops?
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
sounds good but we need pictures
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
Ok. Rule #1 Dont ask some one who doesnt know how to take pictures to take pictures. We got back from my first semi long distance test drive and my buddy only had a few crappy pics but he did have a four minute movie that was to big to easily email or text!
Ok, so for the pics I do have: The first is of me fuelin up for the first time. No more gas cans! And no I didn't install a digital sign on the roof of my truck (refer to rule #1)`Second, first stop at a red light (refer to rule #1). Third, our first chore together! It did very well but it definately rides like a dump truck and I gotta do somethin with the three speed.
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
congrats!!!
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
Hey BMERDOC congrats and ya done a good job. I have been following along with all of your posts and you have accomplished alot in a short amount of time. Good job. I bet you are still all grins for finally getting it back on the road after all of the hard work.
Again congrats, Keith |
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
Fun to get it going - congrats! Careful, though, they turn into money pits very fast.
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
Thanks Guys!! Most of my time has been consumed waiting on other ppl. Had I not had to wait Ida been drivin a few weeks ago. The first drives have been a blast!! I've already gotten waves, head nods, stares and was stopped at Lowe's to talk about my truck. WOOO HOOO!!!
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
Congrats ,looks like fun. Wish mine was back from the body shop but Im trying to be patient. Take her for a spin for me while youre at it.
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
Just busted an Orthodox Jew in my yard takin pics of my truck with a super expensive camera! Went outside and introduced myself. A very nice guy, Dave. Gave him my email and he'll be sendin me the pics soon. Can't wait for that!!
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
cool! High res pics
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
Congratulations!! Happy motoring!!!!!
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
Nice !!!
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COOL!!, Kosher pictures
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
Who woulda thunk a guy in black dress pants, dress shoes, a white long sleeve and a beard woulda been trespassin to grab pics of an old truck?!?! There is no other way for life to tell you that you have something cool!
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
Took her to dinner tonight. 7-11 big bites!! Guess what? No b*itchin!! If it keeps goin this way I may change the oil!
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
Your not a kiddin I have been waiting for my truck to get done since may of this year, Not much to do on it neither mostly box work and one door repair then new paint. SUMMER IS ALMOST GONE!!!!!
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
Boog, its unreal!! I am so happy I'm almost crazy. I am having the time of my life. More pics to cooommee!!!
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
A day at the spa!! Got the oil changed, scrubbed all the glass, cleaned the motor twice, removed the wood bed slats so the bed doesn't sound like a giant tamboreen. Did a lot of stuff and the guys were all over it! Biggest recomendations? Drop it and add wheels and leave it.
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
My new friend Dave emailed me some pics.
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
Very cool! Congrats on getting it running and drivable once again!
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Re: WoooHooo!!! First Time Drive!!!
ahhh, she's so happy she's shedding tears (oil) of joy all over yer drive! ![]() nice ride!
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