53 ihc

[the reverend muddy grimes]

waiting for the tire guy to mount the tires for me. I so hate waiting.

[ratrodney]

Im really liking this truck! RR

[the reverend muddy grimes]

tires are mounted, and the passenger side running board is finished. Planning to work under the truck the rest the day with the grinder. wont be picture worthy, but will be progress.

[the reverend muddy grimes]

was out working on the truck. My road is being torn up and curbed. Two of the guys on the crew came and asked me to sell it to them. Wife got all excited. Some things just arent for sale.

[Shea Laking]

WOW!! Those are some BIG, FAT TIRES!!!

Nothin' wrong with that at all, they look good on there.

Oh yeah, I really like what you've done with your floating grille emblem and those running boards are a stroke of genius, my friend! Keep up the good work!

Regards,
Shea

[the reverend muddy grimes]

I wanted tires that filled up the wheel wells. all 4 are brand new and cost me $20

[the reverend muddy grimes]

cleaned out the old 3 on the tree linkages yesterday. wife caught me sneaking a beer...oops.

[Todd]

What beer? Ummm, the neighbor left it there when he went to get me a wrench.

[the reverend muddy grimes]

finally

[the reverend muddy grimes]

man what a tight fit. had to chop 3 inches off each side of the mount. there goes whatever warranty jc whitney had on it. Did I mention tight....wow. This is the first motor I have ever put in alone. Usually I am helping someone else do it, or have help. Talk about a sence of acomplishment. It was just that kinda day. I got sick of waiting on my wonderful friends to come help so i cut out the crossmemebers and just did it. Needed done and i am infinatly patient, but sometimes that isnt a virtue. Here she is in the bay.