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Half -finished M scores again!

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Yesterday was my debut at the National Chrysler Products Club Buckeye Region All Mopar car show. Could it have a longer title?
It was the M's first "real" big meet. It was also a 20 mile trip one way. I put a fresh set of plugs in Staurday night. WOW, what a difference, I must of had a fouled or misfiring plug or two as she screams now! She ran flawlessy on the journey up. When we arrived there were Mopars I forgot even existed. Remember the 1989 "Maseratti TC"?
I once again found myself surrounded by blown Hemi's, 340's, and chrome galore.
I was the only old Powerwagon, out of about 300 vehicles the only other old truck was a 1970 D100.
I new this was the real deal and maybe in over my head when I saw the judges start crawling under cars. My turn came and he spent about 3 minutes underneath the M.:shock: I didn't go there hoping to win anything and figured I would just have fun. We parked next to a retired couple with a new 2009 Challenger. They were busy going over it with toothbrushes and armor-all. I am sure glad I have an Army truck as I watched them. I felt out of place with my primered, paint swatch covered rig :lol: When it came time for the awards they gave out plaques for the top 40 vehicles and trophys for the top ten. I placed in the top 40 as well as the folks next to us with the Challenger. WOW, I got the same plaque as a $37.000 car :D It was a good day, and oh, by the way, it finally happend, somebody called it a JEEP :lol:

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On the way home the wife and I came across an OSHKOSH fuel truck on a trailer and took a neat pic which I posted in my album. My thanks to the crew here on the forum for your help and support during my project. A win for me is a win for you :)
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Congrats on the win! Makes the effort worth it, doesn't it? :)
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Congrats David

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What happened to your hood?, Your rig is an outstanding example of craftsmanship, you should be proud. I am starting to reassemble by bed. I'm also looking for a gas/fuel line, the one that secures to the armored line just behind the radiator, it goes to the fuel pump. I think my NAPA guy is making one up for me?
Is OSHKOSH a great vehicle or what?
Bruce,

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Post by HingsingM37 »

Thanks guys.

Bruce,
Is my hood missing?
I think you are referring to my multiple primer zinc/ red oxide colors in the Oshkosh truck shot? My truck is not painted yet 8)
David
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Post by refit1701 »

Great job and nice pics! I am in a race to finish mine before the end of the year. Posts like yours always give me a little push!!!
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Post by Cal_Gary »

Outstanding, David! "A win for me is a win for you?" Wow what a nice thing to say-we'll return the favor some day! :wink:
Congrats!
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Post by Monkey Man »

You deserve the win as that is one nice looking ride, you should be proud of your work :-)

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Post by rixm37 »

outstanding sounds like a great time!!!
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