First real outing in "new" truck

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by Tailgater, May 23, 2007.

  1. Tailgater

    Tailgater Member

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    Hey guys,
    I haven't posted lately but I have been keeping up. I was cracking up over the thread about Ken's breather tube. I thought Zig's comment about my 1 ton bed looking like a bowling alley was appropriate too.
    Anyway, I finally got insurance and got my brakes right so today I took a half day off work and took my truck to the local muffler shop. I started to put a straight pipe on it but ended up with a turbo that has one baffle. When I fired it up I heard that wonderful 235 "tinny" sound that I had longed for. No more leaks at the header. No more Massey Ferguson tractor muffler. I am in bidness!
    There is a big antique and rod show tomorrow in Kingsport so, if we don't get any rain (we are 8 inches low on rain this year so I would give up the show for some good steady rain) I will be there!
    Man, these trucks are cool!
    Gater
     
  2. Kens 50 PU

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    Way to go, Bill! If I was a betting man, I'd bet that you'll win first place!
     
  3. 54chevtruck

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    Ha Gater, Let us know how you make out. Post some pictures if you can. Good Luck. Old Trucks rule !!!!
     
  4. Zig

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    It aint no gutter ball!

    Gater- you know you have a beautiful truck, and the "red" thing helps make it sooooo much cooler! I blame big brother for the "bowling lane" comment! His truck picture ideas flashed inside my head when I looked at that beautifully done bed of yours. I could picture pins at the far end of each plank, and happy bowlers standing along the gate end of the boards. ...but that's just my wine soaked mind in action...
    Go to the show and knock 'em dead! I love your truck and wish to heck mine was there with yours!

    Someday

    envy...
     
  5. vwnate1

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    Looking very good there ! have fun at the show .
     

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