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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Great build thread man! Keep the pics coming! Thanks also for your service to the country!!! I got out in 2000, but am over in Afghanistan now working as a contractor!
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
thanks for your service as well... old lady and I are getting ready to hit the military ball, 3rd one this month... here's pics from the last one.
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Nice photo. Brings back some old memories working with the RAVN as BDE Air back at Bragg - good times. Haven't been on much lately but I see you got your MBA, congrats.
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Great project. Keep up the great work. I can't believe I haven't seen it before now.
Thank you for your service and your sacrifices to continue to do so. I got off active duty just before desert storm and put myself through college to get my architecture degree then started working for the air national guard after I graduated. Got medically disqualified six years ago due to knee problems. I miss the job but not the time away from the family. Hope they start paying you for the work you are doing soon. So is the promotion official now or do you still have to wait for an opening before they can let you advance to major?
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
still waiting for the opening in the rank structure to occur... i'm now 3rd on the list and HRO told me no later than October.... That will be a year and a half of working 1 rank lower than my job, plus pay, plus time in grade for the next promotion... It's not a good system but that's the way it goes. There are other guys that are doing the same and not even on the list.
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miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars |
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
very true, that extra $1,000/month would be nice though...
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
soo i just finished reading all of this build and I cant wait to see the completion, it gonna be pretty sweet.
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I should be back to it next winter after my other projects are wrapped up... plus I'll be promoted by then and the extra pay will help
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Here's what's been taking up my time.... working on the basement mancave for now
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4&l=efad8596d2
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The mancave looks nice. I like how you mounted the surround sound speakers. It should sound nice. So when's the first
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
well, I finally got the letter i've been waiting for... my promotion voucher finally came in. Only took 14 months longer than it should have. I should be a Major in about 30 days... I'll be starting up my body work fund so I can get this beast together and get it painted... still will take awhile...
Here is a link to my mission at work yesterday... flew 6.2 hours hauling infantry troops, back thru washington DC @ 200ft... not a bad day in the office. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4730520
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Congrats man! Looking forward to seeing more pics of the truck soon!!!
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Congrats! And great pics!
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thanks...
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Congrats on the promotion. Just in case nobody told you; Major is the worst rank in the Army.
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thanks guys just hit my 18th year in the Army too, @ 36 years old i've spent half my life with Uncle Sam... 6 more for a full Active Duty retirement, not bad ![]()
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Congrats Major!!
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Congrats Mike.
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good things come to those who wait, congrats and thanks!
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
congrats Major Mike, and Thank You for your service...Now maybe we can see some pics of your progress soon!!
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
thanks, guys....
I already finished the required schooling for Lieutenant Colonel... that will be another 5-7 years though I bet before I get a slot...
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Just spent $500 of the new $1000 raise... refinanced the house to 15years, got 3.75% and will save about $150K in the long run... I was at 4.5% but the refi will save another $20K in 15 years...
If you have a mortgage it's the best time to look into a refi, best rates since the 60's....
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