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beejaytx225
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Bethany is ready for a state safety inspection! Washed her up and gonna go later this week. When she passes she will be ready to be on the road! Hasn't been on the road since 96.
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1968 F-100 Ranger LB
360 w/C6
Peacock Blue
Family nicknamed her "Bethany"
Central Texas
Past Ford's: 1994 Ranger, 2008 Ranger, 1991 Ranger, 1985 Mustang, 1968 SB Custom Cab F100, 1998 Explorer.
Current Ford's: 2011 Ranger, 2006 Expedition, and of course Bethany :)
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Do you live in Texas? You have to get a safety inspection? Up here in the far north of North Dakota you just have to stroll into the DMV and register it with the pioneer plates and you don't have to pay registration ever again. I am sorry you have to go through such a hassle it seems haha.
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It's all good. If I were to get antique plates I wouldn't have to do all that, but then it limits what I can do. Only drive to car shows, parades and to the repair shop. It's worth it to get the inspection so it can be driven any time :)
1968 F-100 Ranger LB
360 w/C6
Peacock Blue
Family nicknamed her "Bethany"
Central Texas
Past Ford's: 1994 Ranger, 2008 Ranger, 1991 Ranger, 1985 Mustang, 1968 SB Custom Cab F100, 1998 Explorer.
Current Ford's: 2011 Ranger, 2006 Expedition, and of course Bethany :)
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In North Dakota we have a separate collectors license plate that is used for car shows only and limited driving. The separate pioneer plates enable us North Dakotans to drive a vintage car/truck year round as long as its not used for a farm or business operation. It just has to be 40 years old. Nice looking truck by the way!
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Thanks! Boy it would be nice to have that here lol
1968 F-100 Ranger LB
360 w/C6
Peacock Blue
Family nicknamed her "Bethany"
Central Texas
Past Ford's: 1994 Ranger, 2008 Ranger, 1991 Ranger, 1985 Mustang, 1968 SB Custom Cab F100, 1998 Explorer.
Current Ford's: 2011 Ranger, 2006 Expedition, and of course Bethany :)
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Congratulations :thup:
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Thanks! It's been a 6-7 month process of making repairs. Really only been able to drive it around the block once a week for about a month now. Now that I will be able to get out on the road I can start getting a better feel for her and any quirks that will need to sorted out. But that's what we all love and do this for :)
1968 F-100 Ranger LB
360 w/C6
Peacock Blue
Family nicknamed her "Bethany"
Central Texas
Past Ford's: 1994 Ranger, 2008 Ranger, 1991 Ranger, 1985 Mustang, 1968 SB Custom Cab F100, 1998 Explorer.
Current Ford's: 2011 Ranger, 2006 Expedition, and of course Bethany :)
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Great job bringing her back to life! Best of luck with the inspection.
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Good news everyone! She passed inspection and now I can cruise anytime! I thank everyone here for all the help and inspiration to get me to this point. Im sure I will stick around for many years to come with my own knowledge and seeking everyone else's. Thank you!
1968 F-100 Ranger LB
360 w/C6
Peacock Blue
Family nicknamed her "Bethany"
Central Texas
Past Ford's: 1994 Ranger, 2008 Ranger, 1991 Ranger, 1985 Mustang, 1968 SB Custom Cab F100, 1998 Explorer.
Current Ford's: 2011 Ranger, 2006 Expedition, and of course Bethany :)
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Great job getting her back on the road!!! :woohoo:
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