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Old 10-22-2011, 05:54 PM   #1
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Got her started today and went for a short ride. First time she ran in 60 years. Had a bad ignition switch and all the wiring connections were bad plus a dead short. Water pumps were stuck so they were replaced along with a tune up and new plug wires. Need to rebuild the carb now and she should run much better. Thanks to all for the help. Bob
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Old 10-22-2011, 08:45 PM   #2
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Good luck BoB sounds like you are on the right track
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Old 10-22-2011, 09:22 PM   #3
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Good job!! keep us posted on your progress.
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Old 10-22-2011, 10:49 PM   #4
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Good job,keep her running. ken ct.
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Old 10-22-2011, 11:04 PM   #5
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congrats...what a feeling!!! any more pictures? keep us posted
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Old 11-04-2011, 12:44 AM   #6
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hows she running now?
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Old 11-04-2011, 05:13 AM   #7
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Whoo-hoo!! Great news, nothin' like the enthusiasm that accompanies that first trip. Keep us posted please, and how about some photos??
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Old 11-04-2011, 07:08 AM   #8
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It's always good to see another nice early Ford V8 back among the living. Keep her going!!
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Old 11-04-2011, 09:38 AM   #9
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I'll bet you still have a grin on your face!!
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Old 11-04-2011, 09:48 AM   #10
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Great. Pictures please.
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Old 11-04-2011, 11:41 AM   #11
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congrulations!!!!....now enjoy driving.....another live one....lol.....Mike
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Old 11-04-2011, 11:42 AM   #12
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It is amazing how big of a smile you can get driving an old Ford V8. Congrats.
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Old 11-04-2011, 12:04 PM   #13
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That first ride is always special - congrats!
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