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Thanks for sharing Don.

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Great pics. of the show. Thanks for posting.
Always a treat to visit with on the phone with you.

I'll see about getting up there for a lunch with you soon.

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Thanks Guyz! :mm: Enjoyed the day and all the neat rides, now to enjoy the rest of my time off with the lovely Missus and get some spring chores accomplished!

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I have not saw your truck in a while. Man it is looking good.

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Thanks Daniel! Your newest project is gonna be sweet...

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Hey brotha, hope things are going well! Know yer probably crazy busy out there but I thought I'd see how things are. Been crazy here to, but been hard at finding every little moment for truck time that I can. Hope your build is going well! :chevy:

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Thanx for checking in Brotha!!! Yep, been busy... Will be update with pics this weekend ...:metal: Also news about 60 Apache!:uhmk:

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Hey anyone close to mtn view there is a cruise in at the hardys here in town saturday. I am planning on having the 65 stepper there.

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Well, once again, life has stepped in causing a small change in the gravitational pull around the old homestead...:waah: Here's a parting shot of the '60 Apache off to it's new home...
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4176/3...db48117f_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

On a brighter note, tomorrow I'll get some truck time in on the stepper...:metal: Update coming...

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TRUCK TIME!!!:metal::metal::metal:

Life's been attempting to kick me around, but I'm not accepting that...;)

Finally found some time to install a new carb, :uhmk:
The one I had was a used flabby special that I rebuilt twice and after having no luck decided to replace... After the installation was complete the Stepper fired right up and is running like a champ. :bann:

On to the pics...:mm:

Old carb, oxidized and looking rough, ready to retire...
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4186/3...000e39ab_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

New Carb and new Choke cable ready to begin duty...
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4174/3...f11c0d31_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

New carb hooked up and ready...
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4173/3...56201725_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4190/3...9960e28c_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

The Stepper fired right up, adjusted the idle and moved it in order to do some needed yard work...
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4182/3...8ae18c4e_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Got a friend coming by later to help fine tune and ensure it's road ready...:metal:
Ready to drive to work tomorrow...:burnout:

Here's a shot of a local 17yo, and his daily driver, passing me Friday after work...
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4176/3...e7115d45_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4173/3...a36a903e_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Laterz and thanx for checking in...

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You don't play around when you say you're gonna replace the carb you replace the carb right now.

I'm just finishing up the sermon for tonight.

Thanks, again for calling. It's always good to hear from you Bro.
your bro. in Christ

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New carb! :metal: Crustine is getting due for a new eddy....this one has a flat spot when the engine is at operating temp. I think the accelerator is worn out. Carb is 5 years old and now daily driven for almost 1 year. Good to see an update brother! :chevy:

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Good to see an update, Don. The new carb looks nice, as does the teen's teal daily driver! It's always good to see the youngsters keeping these ole rides roadworthy. :bowtie:

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Thanx Guys!!! Stepper runs like a dream, drove to work yesterday and the 350 is purring and revving like a champ with the new carb...:bann:

One of the perks of working at a parts store is seeing other rides...:metal:
Shared this with Rian and he prompted me to share out here... ;)

This one came by last evening... 1957 Jeep FC150... Interesting:mm:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4177/3...52e14a14_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4171/3...d8ed0114_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4193/3...5fdeb0e7_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4194/3...3fee745f_c.jpgUntitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

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I really like those old flat nose Jeeps. You don't see many in that good a shape anymore.

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Cool truck.
It looks like a truck Rian would drive.

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You are sooooo Right there Vince !!


Love it.

And actually did sit and wonder if it would be for sale.

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Trying to post video I shared with Rian...

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Thanx Mate!!!

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The best part of your video drive to work is your laugh at the end. That says it all about driving your own truck that you built or rebuilt, something you have blood, sweat and tears, time and money invested in.

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Amen!!!
:mm:

Spending the day with the wife, maybe some truck time tomorrow... got a few little items that need to be addressed...;)

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Looking good don. I like how well the ac was working in the stepper

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I know that feeling brotha.....driving my 64 GMC daily has been awesome...gas does hurt the wallet though. haha But driving a 50 year old truck...Worth it! Hope to see some updates man! I got some coming later today for sure!

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Glad to see you cruising around

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Nothing better than driving happy!