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What was the very first vehicle you took the controls of.

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7 years 7 months ago #19398 by Andy.MacFadyen
What was the very first vehicle you took the controls of. was created by Andy.MacFadyen
In my case it was one of these in 1966 aged 12 ---- a Commer Cob
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7 years 7 months ago #19416 by Tyler
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That's not a bad looking van. B)

Took the controls of? I guess technically it was one of these. Not this nice, of course.

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I was 10? Then it was onto one of these fine automobiles:

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7 years 7 months ago - 7 years 7 months ago #19498 by Noah
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My first car was a 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Been a Ford V8 guy ever since ;)

Look at that majestic creature! I might have to go frisk the wife now...
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7 years 7 months ago #19499 by Noah
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Tyler wrote: That's not a bad looking van. B)

Took the controls of? I guess technically it was one of these. Not this nice, of course.

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Alright, this guy's story checks out. He's definitely from Kansas!
(Sorry, lol)
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7 years 7 months ago #19514 by Tyler
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Noah wrote: Alright, this guy's story checks out. He's definitely from Kansas!
(Sorry, lol)


Hah! I hadn't realized how well that plays into a stereotype when I posted that. :silly:

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7 years 6 months ago #19541 by bruce.oliver
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Mine it was a 66 C10. First daily driver was a 68 or 69 f250 that had a 73 VIN and title. It was hard to get parts for before we figured out the VIN was wrong

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7 years 6 months ago #19659 by JeD
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Early 70s JC Penney mini bike, complete with lawn mower engine and pull start, and tire friction brake. Like this one
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7 years 6 months ago #19660 by JeD
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That was at age 5. Followed shortly after by Yamaha GT80, like this one:
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7 years 6 months ago #19686 by Tutti57
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1986 Ford Tempo GL. 5 speed 2.3 HO. I loved that car.

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7 years 4 months ago #21560 by Noah
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Tyler wrote: That's not a bad looking van. B)

Took the controls of? I guess technically it was one of these. Not this nice, of course.

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I was 10? Then it was onto one of these fine automobiles:

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Thought of you when this was rolling of the ramp truck today ;)
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7 years 4 months ago #21561 by Noah
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"Ground cannot be checked with a 10mm socket"
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7 years 4 months ago #21580 by Tyler
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Noah wrote: Thought of you when this was rolling of the ramp truck today ;)


Without the scoop, it almost looks like someone tried to put a roll cage on and turn it into a race tractor. :silly:

Kinda seems like an odd thing to come your way? :blink: Any story?

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7 years 4 months ago #21591 by Noah
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No story, the boss just likes old equipment.
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6 years 11 months ago #24430 by bullitt4514
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82 Buick Riviera. got a whole 8MPG, but then again gas was 99 cents a gallon back then LOL

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