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Well I had a hailstorm that was destructive to my property so to get me out of my depression with this place I drove the truck on the property for its first time. 1986 was the last time it started easy and ran good and had brakes.  I was so excited I ran out of gas shortly after backing it out of the garage.  Looks like the tank needs at least 3 gallons on my hilly property. Ha.  I forgot to look at the gauges as well I was so distracted.  Jeez. I was more worried backing up with a droopy side view mirror. My neck is a little stiff rubbernecking out the door and looking at that mini rear view mirror and rear glass. Still things that need adjusting like the emergency brake and bench seat etc. A lot of paint touch ups needed. Was a little concerned I had bought wrong tires but they turned easy and there was no rubbing. They are Michelin’s truck tires P75 215’s.  I asked for a harder tire and as skinny as it could go on the D-30 rims.  I didn’t want bias ply.  I like the stance.  

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Here is a couple of picks of a truck owned by a local body man I thought you would enjoy.  Across the street from this location recently in an overgrown lot they recently pulled a 1920's Packard out of the brush.  Amazing after all these years.  Bob Harrison

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Ohhh I did enjoy seeing pix’s of that truck.  Have always liked blue.  Stunning details.  You wonder if there’s a little extra horse power of some kind under the bonnet.  Thanks everyone for kind words.  Next time I pull it out of garage I’ll take more pix’s.  I should put my wiper blade and old license plate on.  Yeah 

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