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Old 07-12-2011, 12:23 PM   #1
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I have not touched truck in months. I filed for divorce on June 30. I think I will still have the truck when it is all over. We will see. Priority is the kids and trying to keep the home. There is a ton of stuff to do to the truck that won't cost anything. Just my time. But why bother if I loose it.
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Old 07-12-2011, 01:58 PM   #2
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oh man thats ... not good to hear. i hope everything goes right for you i hope who ever needs them the most gets the kids and you get your truck! keep us updated ... if she takes the truck at least keep the buckets for a nice couch lol!
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Old 07-12-2011, 06:54 PM   #3
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I have not touched truck in months. I filed for divorce on June 30. I think I will still have the truck when it is all over. We will see. Priority is the kids and trying to keep the home. There is a ton of stuff to do to the truck that won't cost anything. Just my time. But why bother if I loose it.
Sorry to hear this Matt.... best of luck with everything.

Also sorry to hear that I missed you at GG's.
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Old 07-18-2011, 08:15 AM   #4
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Sorry to hear this Matt.... best of luck with everything.

Also sorry to hear that I missed you at GG's.
I think my classics will be fine. They were all purchased prior to the marriage. I can't wait to move forward with my life! Money is going to be tight, but my attitude will be much better.
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Old 07-18-2011, 05:11 PM   #5
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and you wont have to anwser to her so much!
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Old 07-19-2011, 02:57 PM   #6
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and you wont have to anwser to her so much!
At All!
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Old 09-07-2011, 10:48 PM   #7
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Not a bad buy Matt.

Hope that all is well up north.
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Old 09-18-2011, 02:12 AM   #8
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cool! any pics of it now, any progress?
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Old 09-19-2011, 01:49 AM   #9
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I just did the 72 accelaertor pedal swap today on my 68. The pedal installed great, but the cable was to long. I had to buy a rebuild cable from autozone to have it link up. there was to much binding in the cable. I also picked up one of those wiring harnesses from a juck yard for $25. already assemblied works out great.
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Old 10-15-2011, 05:25 PM   #10
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Swap meet today Found some good buys! 67-68 radiator support $80 no rust through, just some surface rust. Bumper brackets $10, T-3 headlights $1 each, Made in USA line wrenches $1 each, 1 1/16" wench $0.75, New door handles $10 each, window cranks $8 each, battery tray $14. Wheels for the torch cart $3. I can't believe I had such a good day!
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Old 10-15-2011, 06:26 PM   #11
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Re: 67 short fleet

Those are some GREAT deals! The T3's I've been selling for 75/pr. And the rad support is worth an easy 150-175!
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Old 10-17-2011, 08:06 AM   #12
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Those are some GREAT deals! The T3's I've been selling for 75/pr. And the rad support is worth an easy 150-175!
Holy Crap! I did real good then. How do you tell if the smaller ones are a normal bulb or a bright bulb? Or was there a difference?
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Old 10-15-2011, 09:17 PM   #13
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Awesome buy Matt!

I just sold a 67/68 core for more than double what you purchased that one for.

Hope that life is going well up north.
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Old 10-17-2011, 08:08 AM   #14
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Awesome buy Matt!

I just sold a 67/68 core for more than double what you purchased that one for.

Hope that life is going well up north.
Everything is going fine. She finally moved out Now just need to get it finalized!
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Old 02-20-2012, 10:15 PM   #15
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hows it going? hows the truck? its been awhile, did you ever get that air cleaner?
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Old 02-21-2012, 10:24 AM   #16
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Really not much progess. I picked up a early classic 6" drop kit. Divorce is still not final. I am still looking for the 67 air cleaner.
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Old 04-12-2012, 12:23 PM   #17
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Gentlemen the divorce is wrapping up! Work will begin again soon! After the huge celebration.
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Old 07-11-2012, 10:18 AM   #18
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I ordered modular spindles and 3" drop springs yesterday frop CCP. I hope to pull the rearend out in the next few nights. I have a posi with 3.73's to be added. Almost forgot I picked up a 700R4 the other day also. I need to get these parts installed and take it for a drive. She will be ugly, but it would be good to drive it.
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Old 04-12-2012, 02:27 PM   #19
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Great to hear that Matt.... it's about time for life to get back to normal.
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I'M DIVORCED! Court stamped at 2:21 on April 18th! I have my truck also! Life will be awesome!
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Old 04-20-2012, 01:19 PM   #22
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Congrats Matt!
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Old 05-14-2012, 02:59 PM   #23
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Well I picked up another truck. A 52 chevy 3/4 ton five window. The plan is to make a cheap project for my 13 1/2 year old son. I want both my son and daughter to know about cars. Should be fun!
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Old 05-14-2012, 05:41 PM   #24
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nice! i was 13 when me and my dad did my truck!
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SWEET ! ready for some progress !
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