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Old 05-26-2013, 11:55 PM   #1
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Glad to see you are still working! I thought maybe you sold the truck, and moved far away?? lol
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Old 05-27-2013, 12:05 AM   #2
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Haha, never sir...well not til shes done and i can grab goldie of Rus lol
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Old 05-27-2013, 12:46 AM   #3
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Dude, that's a sweet truck! I took her for a spin last week. Drives like a dream!
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Old 06-09-2013, 01:39 AM   #4
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We need less work on the Furd. More on the Chevy. LOL
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Old 06-09-2013, 11:34 AM   #5
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does any one know how hook up transmission cooler i remer it but i for got how too hook it back up,do i have cut the transmission line put in a 3 way t right or not
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Old 06-10-2013, 08:10 PM   #6
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WOOHOOO CARPORT!! Now im just waiting on the side kit to show up
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Old 06-10-2013, 08:13 PM   #7
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WOOHOOO CARPORT!! Now im just waiting on the side kit to show up
Nice bro!!!!! It looks great Jeff!!!
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Old 06-19-2013, 08:01 AM   #8
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WOOHOOO CARPORT!! Now im just waiting on the side kit to show up
awesome,great height too,for lifting
could you fit a hoist in there?
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Old 06-19-2013, 10:15 AM   #9
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Thanks! Ive talked to him before and when im ready for some of that ill def be in touch with him

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awesome,great height too,for lifting
could you fit a hoist in there?
Its 9 foot wide so probably but im not sure. Cant really afford one anyway
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Old 06-21-2013, 02:01 AM   #10
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Thanks! Ive talked to him before and when im ready for some of that ill def be in touch with him



Its 9 foot wide so probably but im not sure. Cant really afford one anyway
i aint ever seen no 9 foot engine hoist unless your going industrial, a roll around cherry picker get it done quick on the concrete..
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Old 06-10-2013, 10:19 PM   #11
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I love it!!!!!!
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Old 06-11-2013, 12:01 PM   #12
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Very nice! definite upgrade.
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Old 06-19-2013, 01:35 AM   #13
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Thought this might interest you

http://nashville.craigslist.org/pts/3853207035.html
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Old 06-23-2013, 11:03 PM   #14
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Nice work on the home repairs Jeff! You already know I love your new car. lol
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Old 06-23-2013, 11:09 PM   #15
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Nice home work man glad you got it all patched up!

Fr-s is daaaaaaaamn!!!!!! I like it man I test drove one I'm too fat seems like it's car buying month!! I just bought a new car myself! Looks super clean and sharp man I love it!! Now turbo it
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Old 06-24-2013, 12:31 AM   #16
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Let me know if you need help, Jeff.
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Old 12-19-2013, 11:10 PM   #17
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here what i done to the old chevy truck my 79 chevy short box
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Old 12-23-2013, 12:14 PM   #18
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yeah no updates. Just been working on the mustang and driving the truck here and there.
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Old 01-05-2014, 02:15 PM   #19
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Did some work on the truck today but nothing major. Pulled the thermostat housing off as we just used permatex on it last time and it had started leaking. So i put a gasket in and got it to stop leaking! WOOHOO!!! Also noticed one of the spark plug wires was off...WTF!! lol Well shes running good and ready for impeding winter storm tomorrw. So ill be driving her to work
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Old 01-05-2014, 05:44 PM   #20
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Glad to know she's out there!
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Old 01-05-2014, 08:11 PM   #21
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How's the weather-stripping holding up on it? I ordered some and have yet to install it. I also am going to attempt to install my side vent channels too. Time, unfortunately, is not on my side.
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Old 01-05-2014, 09:41 PM   #22
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What i have put on is holding up well. Had no problems so far
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Old 02-01-2014, 04:27 PM   #23
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Well managed to get her back in full running condition today! After the battery had to be charged over and over i finally spent money and bought a new one. Installed it and she started up like a champ!!! Woohoo!!! New battery POWER!
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Old 02-01-2014, 04:32 PM   #24
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opps heh
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Old 02-10-2014, 01:30 AM   #25
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Lol good to know everythings working well. Keep up the good work
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