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A few days ago I had asked if there was a member anywhere near Wenatchee WA that could help me out. I had purchased a large item ( front grille for a 51 International that the seller refused to ship.
Within 10 minutes of my post a fellow , Blake (Mysons68C20) responded and volunteered to help. Blake went out of his way to crate and ship the item to me ( which is a pretty hefty item) and wanted to do it for free. He even shipped it without being paid for the freight to me in NJ , which is also a pretty hefty bunch of cash.
I cannot thank Blake enough for his kindness and the effort it took to help me out. The comradery of the car/truck community is amazing and some of the best and nicest people are here on this board. Thank you !!

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Very cool!

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That’s great to hear Bob :metal:

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That was cool

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Great gesture Blake. Great community of folks.

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I have to agree, an awesome group. A very nice thing you did Blake.....

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Hey Blake, I was looking at a truck up your way.... J/K :lol:

You're one nice guy!

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Kudos to Blake..
Bob...Glad you found a grill..!!..
Funny you mentioned Washington...I've been trying to get my hands on a 58 IH travelall that's in Spokane
Seller cut off contact when he found out I was in Alabama..
I'm trying to involve a 3rd party thats in Spokane, from the IH board,to help now

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It's great to here a story like this.

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I love stories with a happy ending!

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That’s awesome! Stand-up guy!!!

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That's awesome! That's what sets this group apart from others IMO.

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I think we all would like to have a little of Blake's kindness in us. Kudos Blake! You are a stand up guy for sure.

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Good deal Bob. I noticed that he replied pretty quick.

Yep, it's really nice to have Blake and all of the other great guys and gals on this board....

LockDoc

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And that is one of many things that make this group superior.

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It’s nice that other board members will call people for u in there areas because u like to buy something and they only want to sell local have made many friends this way

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This is the thread I needed. Why? To give a personal shout out to Boog. He and I connected on here as we are only about 20 minutes apart. His generosity was proven to me last year when he brought me some very nice “leftovers” from his project. A complete heater assembly that I hope between it and mine I can make a nice, functional unit. Also a vet nice auto steering column. Along with the TH400 I got that is two big pieces of the manual to auto puzzle.

I did give him a paltry item to assuage my guilt but he’s a heck of a guy.

I’ve been very happy to be a member here for the short time I’ve been here. So many of my questions answers and motivation as well.

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Well hey there neighbor. Thanks. The pleasure was mine Bill. I'm glad to meet someone else in the county that still works on these old trucks.

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Some of my best friends are from this board. One of them, Vic1947, Helped my dying keister just this morning by TIG'ing the ball flange back on my stainless header. A nicer, more talented man you will not meet. Wouldn't even let me buy him lunch. (Go right now to Alternate Tinkerings and look at his '57. Holy Crap! You oughta see it in person.) The big show in the fall here in KC has turned into a family reunion of board members, and I look hugely forward to it every year.

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Very generous of you Blake! Great group of guys here