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    Well I drove my truck in a parade yesterday. We were up front just behind all the local politicians. Loads of fun ... hopefully I'll have BETTER pics later today. Geneva FL is a VERY small town ... but it was great fun. Used the 9' antenna mast as a flag pole. Quite a sight to see the old truck rolling down 1st and Main with that flag flying at ~14 feet!!! 9+ the truck bed height

    Best part was to see the oldtimers on the side of the road getting all misty eyed and popping crisp salutes as we rolled by. Good to know that it really means something to them!!

    These pics are all I have right now but I'll try to get some of the truck later .....
    http://tomnlisa.photosite.com/July4th2007/?page=4
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    My father and I ran both of my trucks in the parade in Ludington Michigan. It is a very large parade here along the west coast of MI. I only have a couple of pics from where we lined up to start. Luckily we were near the front this year. There were large crowds down the parade root and it was nice to see all the people who would get up a salute the Military vehicles as the passed.






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    Looking Good!
    Remember if you didn't build it you can't call it yours.

    6.2 powered M715, 5 M1009's, M416, 2 M101's, 2 M105's, 3 M35's, M1007 6.5 turbo Suburban project called Cowdog.

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    great looking trucks.
    I did not have a parade to drive in, but I put 2 small flags and one larger one on my m725 and drove around town a few times yesterday.
    Got quite a few waves and thumbs up.
    Certainly put a smile on my face

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    DANG!!! Love that 2.5 ton .... if you ever want to sell it let me know!!!

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    Glad you guys could get out and show - wondering about that camel though, nasty things.

    Was too busy moving to go parading, but did put a couple of flags on the 725 and parked at the end of the driveway. Did get some looks.

    Quote Originally Posted by teking View Post
    Well I drove my truck in a parade yesterday. We were up front just behind all the local politicians. Loads of fun ... hopefully I'll have BETTER pics later today. Geneva FL is a VERY small town ... but it was great fun. Used the 9' antenna mast as a flag pole. Quite a sight to see the old truck rolling down 1st and Main with that flag flying at ~14 feet!!! 9+ the truck bed height

    Best part was to see the oldtimers on the side of the road getting all misty eyed and popping crisp salutes as we rolled by. Good to know that it really means something to them!!

    These pics are all I have right now but I'll try to get some of the truck later .....
    http://tomnlisa.photosite.com/July4th2007/?page=4
    67 M725 67 M715 68 M715

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    Quote Originally Posted by teking View Post
    DANG!!! Love that 2.5 ton .... if you ever want to sell it let me know!!!

    Yep it's not bad for a truck that started out as a $1000 beater truck.
    Before;

    Latest;


    I just don't plan on selling it any time soon, as it is just too much fun to have around.


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