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06-25-2020, 10:55 AM
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WHYBYNU when old will do
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Hot Springs, AR.
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Been awhile...
Well guys I'm finally back after many years. I've owned this truck for 27 years. Last time I posted was 10+ years ago. My wife of 18 years had recently pasted away and had 2 infant sons that became my number 1 priority. Moved from Rochester NY back to my home state of Arkansas.The truck went in to storage (parents barn)for close to 10 years while I figured life out as a newly single parent. Boys are half grown now. I recently remarried and she convinced me to get the truck out on the road. Spent the last month changing all the fluids, new plugs/wires and lots of cleaning and polishing. The truck runs and drives amazing I've driven it maybe 300 miles the past month. New tags "WHYBYNU" came today so the trucks legal now. No real plans other than keep driving it and maybe Power Tour 2021! Here are few new pics. John
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06-25-2020, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: New Boston, NH
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Re: Been awhile...
Welcome back! Beautiful truck
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06-25-2020, 11:15 AM
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WHYBYNU when old will do
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Hot Springs, AR.
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Re: Been awhile...
One month ago, out of the barn and 150 mile ride to my place. It was an exciting day to be bringing it home.
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06-25-2020, 11:19 AM
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WHYBYNU when old will do
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Hot Springs, AR.
Posts: 643
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Re: Been awhile...
Last pics for today. Lol!
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06-25-2020, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Catskill Mountains,NY
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Re: Been awhile...
Welcome back
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06-25-2020, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Orem, Utah
Posts: 7,976
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Re: Been awhile...
Wow, I'm sorry you went through all that. It sounds like your new wife is a keeper. So is that truck.
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06-25-2020, 01:41 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 856
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Re: Been awhile...
Love the truck, sorry for your loss, but so glad you've gotten it back on the road. Sounds like your new wife is a keeper! You need another one now for your boys to work on!
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06-25-2020, 02:33 PM
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Who Changed This?
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Simi Valley, CA
Posts: 10,676
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Re: Been awhile...
Welcome back, even if you left before I joined. You've had some pain, there. I hope things go better for you, now.
Change all the rubber and neoprene stuff, if you haven't already! 10+ year old tires?
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06-25-2020, 03:17 PM
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WHYBYNU when old will do
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Hot Springs, AR.
Posts: 643
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Re: Been awhile...
Thank you guys for all the great comments. There definitely were a lot difficult days, I like to think my sons and I got each other through it. I recently did marry an amazing woman like I said earlier she was the one who pushed me to get the truck out of the barn! Someone asked about the tires and yes they are new as well all belts and hoses. Every nut and bolt checked as if I had just bought the truck. John
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06-25-2020, 04:33 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Montana
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Re: Been awhile...
Sweet truck.
Glad you made it through tough times and held onto the truck and didn’t sell it
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06-25-2020, 04:36 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Lake Tapps, Wa.
Posts: 674
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Re: Been awhile...
Very cool truck and personal plate!
WHYBYNU ......exactly!  back,Sam |
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06-25-2020, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Whitehorse yukon
Posts: 1,218
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Re: Been awhile...
That is good to hear be strong for your family at a time of great stress
Truck looks fabulous i hope you and your boys get a lot of enjoyment out of it |
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06-25-2020, 08:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Hyattsville, Maryland
Posts: 3,685
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Re: Been awhile...
Glad to see you back here. I have always Loved your truck. Hopefully the worst is behind you and you can move on.
Ray
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06-25-2020, 09:13 PM
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WHYBYNU when old will do
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Hot Springs, AR.
Posts: 643
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Re: Been awhile...
Again thank you guys. It seems that it was years to get my feet back under me emotionally. We hand been together since teenager's. My sons were my rock even at ages of 3 and 6 at the time. Been close to 11 years since she past away. Life is good now and really couldn't ask for better. I learned a lot about what's really important during those times in my life hopefully they have and will make me a better father, husband, friend to the people in my life. Thanks again, John
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06-25-2020, 09:33 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Berne IN
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Re: Been awhile...
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06-25-2020, 09:51 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Harrison, Arkansas
Posts: 9,860
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Re: Been awhile...
Welcome back fellow Arky. Sorry to hear of your tragedy, but glad to hear you have your feet back under you.
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06-26-2020, 02:08 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road.
Posts: 2,629
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Re: Been awhile...
That is a great truck, glad to see you are back to your happiness with all the issues.
Stay Great My Man. |
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06-26-2020, 07:54 AM
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Special Order
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,851
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Re: Been awhile...
I remember you and your truck from your handle. Never give up, right? That truck was just fine sitting and waiting for the right time. I'm glad to see you moving on with and a better man for your new wife.
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06-26-2020, 10:20 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: 10-Uh-See
Posts: 5,609
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Re: Been awhile...
Welcome back, John! Truck still looks great. I can't begin to imagine what you've been through and how tough it was. It's life's struggles and heartaches that makes us stronger and better. It sounds like your experiences have done just that for you and your boys.
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06-26-2020, 10:38 AM
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Proprietor of Dale's Corner
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Vacaville , CA
Posts: 16,245
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Re: Been awhile...
Welcome back...I'm sorry for your tragedy. I'm glad things are coming together for you. The truck looks great.
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06-27-2020, 10:33 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Northern Calif.
Posts: 3,770
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Re: Been awhile...
After reading your story, for some reason it reminded me of the old commercial "like a rock". You sound like a strong person. Enjoy that truck.
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06-27-2020, 12:44 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Bentonville, AR
Posts: 64
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Re: Been awhile...
Nice truck! Welcome back home.
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