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Old 02-16-2013, 12:59 AM   #1
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Here is a picture from today, in my possession! I got insurance and put about 30 miles on it today. It's alot faster than I thought it would be. For sure faster than my old Mercedes diesel off the line. Keeps up with traffic great. I had tons of fun and driving it is already becoming second nature.

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Old 02-16-2013, 01:02 AM   #2
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Looks like a nice solid truck. Congrats Matt.
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Id keep it just like it is! Good looking truck
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Old 02-16-2013, 04:37 AM   #4
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Isn’t it great, being an adult and still playing with trucks. Nice toy!

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Old 02-16-2013, 08:54 AM   #5
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Matt

cool lookin pickup....I would get a picture of it in front of pikes place market or the original starbucks....love the seattle area!
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Old 02-16-2013, 09:02 AM   #6
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Good on Ya' Mate. Congratulations. It's fun to be a kid again!
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Congrats! I like it, too!
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Old 02-16-2013, 09:43 AM   #8
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Very nice truck !! good luck

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Old 02-16-2013, 09:54 AM   #9
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Nice truck. That is what I was looking for.

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Old 02-16-2013, 10:01 AM   #10
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Did I just hear you yell "Vantage here I come!!"

Congrats bud.
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Old 02-16-2013, 11:23 AM   #11
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Thanks everyone!!
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Old 02-16-2013, 11:28 AM   #12
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Nice truck , I'd leave it just like it is . KEEP ON TRUCKING
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Old 02-16-2013, 11:47 AM   #13
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There is one extremely important MODIFICATION you need to immediately follow through on.
The owner's name on the title.
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Old 02-16-2013, 12:31 PM   #14
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Also I need to get a new fan. Found a crack in mine last night. Any suggestions?
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Old 02-16-2013, 12:40 PM   #15
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Yes new hoses & clamps, fan belt, waterpump & aluminum fan blade. flush radiator, refill with water/antifreeze. Just bend that 4 blade fan backwards and it will come right off without removing the radiator.

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Old 02-16-2013, 12:46 PM   #16
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it's a 2 blade if it matters.
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Old 02-16-2013, 12:49 PM   #17
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Sweet truck.... have fun with it
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Old 02-16-2013, 03:31 PM   #18
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Also I need to get a new fan. Found a crack in mine last night. Any suggestions?
If I wasn't running a stock fan I'd have the Snyder's aluminum 2 blade fan.
The last few years every one I've checked for quality and balance has been right on.
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If I wasn't running a stock fan I'd have the Snyder's aluminum 2 blade fan.
The last few years every one I've checked for quality and balance has been right on.
Thanks for the advice. I've been looking at those.

I guess my other question is can the stock fan be repaired? and would that be a better way to go?
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Old 02-16-2013, 05:47 PM   #20
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More pictures.





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