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Old 07-14-2010, 07:51 PM   #1
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Hay i got my pickup running today, i am very happy that it even started.
it started right up as soon as the fuel hit the cylinders it came to life.
so today i took it for its first run, it was like a new truck, i can't pelive the power!
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Old 07-14-2010, 07:57 PM   #2
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Good for you Brendan. That's such a great feeling when things go as planned. Good luck with it
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Old 07-14-2010, 07:58 PM   #3
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Nice truck, congrats
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Old 07-14-2010, 08:01 PM   #4
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That's great!. Looks like you will sleep in the garage tonite with a big smile on your face! More fun than s**.
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Old 07-14-2010, 08:02 PM   #5
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What a great feeling when you first fire them up. Congrats! Have fun with her!!
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Old 07-14-2010, 08:33 PM   #6
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What the heck kind of fuel pump is that. Certin not a ford FP,not with that flat top on it ??? ken ct.
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Old 07-14-2010, 08:35 PM   #7
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Nice truck
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Old 07-14-2010, 08:35 PM   #8
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Congratulations Brendan!! That 21 studder is looking mighty good. I've had that same good feeling a few times myself.
What kind of fuel pump is that on your engine?
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Good job Cousin! Sweet that Breakin' smell. I am plenty happy for you. Keep on Truckin' as the say.
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What kind of Headers are you running? Looking for something like that for my F-1. Ken
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Old 07-14-2010, 09:04 PM   #11
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What the heck kind of fuel pump is that. Certin not a ford FP,not with that flat top on it ??? ken ct.
Ken, That style ford fuel pump is made by Carter.....Ed
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I think your about due for a road trip! all that ambition; How about 332 miles north and you can start mine in a couple hours...........
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Fine job. It looks very nice.
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Nice job, Brendan! Love the truck. Now, drive the p--- out of it!
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Old 07-14-2010, 10:30 PM   #15
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Way to go!! It is a great feeling when it actually works as planned... quickly!

Keep it up and drive it as often as possible.

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Thanks Guys!
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Old 07-14-2010, 11:00 PM   #17
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What kind of Headers are you running? Looking for something like that for my F-1. Ken
Ken, i got the headers from reds, they bolted right on, especially on the left side. Brendan
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hood and grille and it's good to go....love the patina....congrats on a successful operation.....Mike
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Outstanding. Now, have some fun driving it.
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Old 07-15-2010, 07:37 AM   #20
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That's exciting! nice looking truck!


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