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Old 09-26-2013, 12:59 AM   #1
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Local TV did a story on my Truck

This was a cool experience. Hope you enjoy it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0G9H...ature=youtu.be
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Old 09-26-2013, 01:39 AM   #2
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Re: Local TV did a story on my Truck

Very cool ! Oh and nice truck too.
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Old 09-26-2013, 02:28 AM   #3
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Re: Local TV did a story on my Truck

very cool
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Old 09-26-2013, 07:58 AM   #4
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Re: Local TV did a story on my Truck

Very Cool!
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Old 09-26-2013, 08:00 AM   #5
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Re: Local TV did a story on my Truck

Love that truck, and like your attitude about driving it. That's what they're for.
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Old 09-26-2013, 03:57 PM   #6
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Sweet Ride, hope you get many more miles out of Arthur.
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Old 09-26-2013, 05:33 PM   #7
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Re: Local TV did a story on my Truck

good story, nice truck
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Old 09-26-2013, 05:40 PM   #8
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Re: Local TV did a story on my Truck

Great looking truck and a a pretty well done piece.
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Old 09-26-2013, 07:30 PM   #9
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Sweet truck!
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Old 09-26-2013, 07:41 PM   #10
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Thanks I enjoyed that. Well done!
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Old 09-26-2013, 07:50 PM   #11
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Congrats, that was cool!
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Old 09-26-2013, 08:14 PM   #12
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Re: Local TV did a story on my Truck

VERY COOL.Enjoy your truck it is a beauty.
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Old 09-26-2013, 10:39 PM   #13
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Beautiful truck, great story, have fun driving it, after all that's what it's for.
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Old 09-26-2013, 10:49 PM   #14
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They did an awesome job show casing you and your grandfather's truck.
You did an awesome job on the resto. He must be VERY proud
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Old 09-27-2013, 12:16 PM   #15
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I enjoyed that as well. Love the Truck!
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Old 09-27-2013, 12:27 PM   #16
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Nice story ,very nice truck .
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Old 09-27-2013, 01:17 PM   #17
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Wow that was cool. COngrats on an awesome truck and a great story
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Old 09-27-2013, 02:18 PM   #18
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You don't happen to have an extra set of hood rockets, do you? LOL, Joking of course, but where did you find yours?

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Old 09-27-2013, 06:09 PM   #19
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Re: Local TV did a story on my Truck

very nice!
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Old 09-27-2013, 06:24 PM   #20
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How wonderful! Spectacular! I'm speechless! Very cool!
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Old 09-27-2013, 07:57 PM   #21
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Re: Local TV did a story on my Truck

Cool, good story.
I like you philosophy of build them to drive.
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Old 09-27-2013, 10:45 PM   #22
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Re: Local TV did a story on my Truck

Enjoyed that! great attitude toward the build. congrats
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Old 09-29-2013, 12:06 PM   #23
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Re: Local TV did a story on my Truck

Enjoyed that very much. I always liked your truck and it looks great on the road. Nice indeed.
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Old 09-29-2013, 03:50 PM   #24
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Old 09-29-2013, 04:46 PM   #25
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Yes, thank you for sharing! Very neat indeed.

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