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    Amazing !!!!
    I've been following this from the start, It's great that this thread was started 09/21/07 and here we are 09/25/08 AND THAT THING IS BEAUTIFUL!

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    Thanks.

    Thought I'd post a before and after....

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    Last edited by Mercedesrover; 10-06-2008 at 11:13 AM.
    OM616 powered 88 Land Rover
    OM617 turbo powered 109

    Built, not bought

    http://www.seriestrek.com

    Wishful thinking and just plain ignorance

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    Wow wow wow....

    GREAT WORK!!!
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    Jim,
    So when's the first big adventure planned ?

    So now you're about done you'll not know what to do with all that spare time - how about a trip to Phoenix to keep your hand in? I've just about finished all my bulkhead and control mods so I'm now inspired to go and pull the engine and gearboxes.

    Cheers
    Gregor

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    Quote Originally Posted by greenmeanie
    Jim,
    So when's the first big adventure planned ?

    So now you're about done you'll not know what to do with all that spare time - how about a trip to Phoenix to keep your hand in? I've just about finished all my bulkhead and control mods so I'm now inspired to go and pull the engine and gearboxes.

    Cheers
    Gregor
    Sorry I haven't answered your latest email. 6:00am mornings and 8:00pm evenings at work make for a short night!

    We're talking about that now. Maybe a trip around Lake Superior. More scenic than remote but it looks like it could be fun.

    I was telling Wendy last night that I'm going to be a little depressed when I'm finally done with this truck...Like kidnapping victims forming a bond with their captors. I'm sure I'll get over it. Besides, I get to drive it around now!

    Call me around February 15th and I'm sure I'll be up for a trip to Phoenix. They have beer in Phoenix, right?

    Speaking of beer, I was wondering how many beers it took to build this truck. I'm thinking at least 1000.
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    wow CONGRATULATIONS.

    Almost a year to the day. This is quite an accomplishment.
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    If you get bored Jim you are welcome to refresh my bulkhead for me so we can paint the Goat Sandglow this winter.
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    The before and after pics are great! Congrats
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    Now what you want to do is trade it for a Troopy....

    Can't wait to see this thing in person sometime! What a great build, solid attention to the details that will make it very reliable, and keeping with the classic lines!

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