Thanks Wally! She's looking good!
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You guys are funny...
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Thanks Jim!
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Hey Britt! Do you have two of these pivots shown on the left? I'll trade you two fire extinguishers for them!
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Quotetxas2step Norm,since I am a relative new guy to this site( 2yrs) , I don't have the same bond as most of the forum members. From reading these posts and from what Gordo has told me about you, you are a true friend,mentor and confidant.Say's alot about you. Best wishes .Chris. Thank you for the kind words Chris!
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QuoteJerry in Idaho QuoteMoparNorm QuotePwrWgnDrvr THANKS NORM! Its been a great decade. Thank you Terry and don't forget your jet boat leash! Ha Ha. Now that's the kind of memory and humor that we all appreciate about you, Norm. I have related that story of Terry's many times. I guess I like it so well because I have similar boat stories of my own. Thanks Jerry!
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QuoteDB69 Norm I don't get on here much as I no longer own a sweptline truck, but I want to thank you for all that you have done, here, The Chrysler Customer Advisory Board and at the PWA Forum. Since I have a 1983 D150 with a factory Utiline bed I do go there some as well as Allpar. I appreciate your making my old sweptline a truck of the week and all the advice and help I got from you as
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Quoteshartwig she did great, thank god for speaker phones. All i told her was not to hit the brakes Ha! ha!
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QuoteRuss Roth It will be sad to see the forum go but good to MAYBE see the "Parts Pile" motivate under its own power again. I guarantee it will bring back some great memories for you as mine did and continues to do for me. We'll have to figure a way to get them together. Best of everything to you for your health and continued long life and 4 wheelin'! Remember: always
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QuoteKaegi you have been whats missing here the last couple years! you have been the soul of this thing. it has been a priceless resource and tons of fun to show off trucks and admire all the others. has anyone offfered to take over the reigns? good health to you Norm and thank you. Steve, Thanks for the kind comments. There have been talks, but there are many web sites being bought out by l
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QuoteMarty Norm, Thanks for all the effort you put into helping us folks with our hobby. I'm certainly sad to see your site end but I know how these damn computers sap our time & so if this helps you get your dad's truck back on the road sooner...I'm behind you 100% Thanks Marty! It's been great to be able to confirm the rumor of the Big headed Hearted Canadians
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QuotePaul Cook in Kempner, TX Norm, I'm pretty much a "Flat Fender" guy, so I really enjoyed watching your forays into my world. Even though you were a "W" kind of guy, you understood when a wrench needed a little help. This photo is proof that you not only left the "Golden State" but also discovered gold in Texas (Some folks say it is rust.) I am gla
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QuoteHobcobble Norm, Thanks for everything you've done to support all us Sweptline enthusiasts! If it wasn't for this site, I wouldn't have met and made friends with many of the participants. Meeting MoPar Tina, yourself and Dave was the highlight of our visit to California that year! Your site has played a major role in my hobby. I completely understand and agree with your
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Quotebob I have enjoyed being a passenger on your ride. I too can feel your pain as I have been reading the forum for the past five years with a magnifing glass. If your ever get up here -- stop by----the LONG CREW is still here Thank you Bob! I only regret not getting that drill press from you, ha! ha! You'll be happy to know that the Buzz Box is refurbished and still going strong!
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Quoteben happy trails and this goes for everyone - live today! Right now! thank you for all that you have done. Ben Thank you Ben for all that you have done! If I have been re-mis in acknowledging you, the readers here should know that Ben was responsible for many of the cool graphics that we have displayed from time to time, as well as the DTA Banner artwork. Thanks Ben!
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Quotechewie Sorry to see the site go, but you're doing it for the right reasons. Too much to see and do outside. Just remember to take pictures! Thanks Chewie, I will take pictures and the DTA Photo Albums will remain up for all to see!
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QuoteGordon Maney Norm, You have been an incredible ambassador for Dodge trucks and the Dodge hobby. In your capacity as an enthusiastic Dodger, you have done marvelous things over the years to promote Power Wagon Advertiser magazine over a history of many years. You also made a huge contribution to PWA forums. You have more posts there than I do! Many of us reach points in our lives where
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QuoteJeff in north Texas I am not active here much, as I have had to put a halt to my truck hobby and focus on other things, like making a living in tough times. However, I really enjoyed visiting this site and learned a lot in the past years. Thanks for all your efforts here, and best of luck with your health issures in the future, Take care, Jeff Thanks Jeff! Always enjoyed your contributio
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QuoteJerry in Idaho Norm. I just want to say thanks for all your efforts over the past 12 years. I really appreciate your sense of humor and your ability to be serious when needed. Nothing can make a man take stock of his life than some sort of hardship toward his loved ones or himself. I hate to see the site end, but I would hate more to think that it ended at the sacrifice of you and your hea
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QuoteW_A_Watson_II MoparNorm, I'm sadened to hear that the site is comming to an end, but I can understand the challange. And I do understand and support you in your effort to enjoy the trucks and outdoors while you can. I want to say Thnaks for all that you have done here and else where in the Dodge Truck world. You have been a great insperation and support for us all. God Bless,
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QuoteGordo Norm as a moderator/owner of this forum you have given much. I personally have enjoyed many pleasures from all the fellowship here. For my hobby untold measure, as well my soul. A certain sadness follows, yet I know a smile comes with the morning sun. Thanks for all the gifting you have done for so many. Gordo Thank you Gordon, I've enjoyed the friendships and the fun!
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QuoteJimmieD One of the last things I ever wanted to see here but life has that way all its own. Just want to say, maybe more to others instead of Norm: Mopar Norm is probably the finest man I've ever known and can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best of the best! I have never in my life had a more valued friendship or known a better man, ever, and do not expect to during the remai
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QuotePwrWgnDrvr THANKS NORM! Its been a great decade. Thank you Terry and don't forget your jet boat leash!
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Quotedemulsion Wow, I'm sad to see such a great resource go. I know I haven't been on this site long, but I will miss it for sure. Your desire to enjoy what's left of the life the Lord has given you is completely understandable, and I wish you the best in it. Happy Sweptlining. -Ethan. Thanks Ethan! The site will remain up for reference and you can always send an email if you have
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QuotePwrWgnDrvr She drove the corolla (first time ever towing a vehicle) Steve was on the other end of the chain, (just like in real life)!
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That's all well and good, but how did the new girlfriend react to being stranded with you?
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This will be the final Truck of The Week, this is the truck that started my on-line quest for information and parts, the truck that led to the Dodge Sweptline forum and the DTA. It's been a fun and rewarding ride. This photo was taken in 1968 and a great many memories still ride with that truck.
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Some have emailed me regarding the lack of traffic and activity on the DTA Forum Absolutely astute observation. Contrary to some comments, No I have not sold the forum, although I have had a few offers, it would be like selling a child, can't do it, even when they aggravate you. Honestly, I have lost the drive to be there nearly every hour of the day as I once did. Since my two year
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This one is too cool to pass up! The Truck of The Week comes to us from Daniel, a 1968 W200. That's his Grandfather in the photo, read all about this truck at the Registry #1373 and give Daniel some support as he starts a restoration of love on this 400,000 mile survivor!
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I think it will be fine Gordo. I'm running 10" wheels, I just had to adjust the stops a bit, I now have a 76' turning radius instead of 73' ...
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