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She runs great but I think I still need to tweak things a bit (like idle RPMs).
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The only body related issue I've found so far are 4 holes in the roof. Probably had a business or taxi sign on top? Need to figure out what to do before it rains.
Bought some new visors!
Bought some new visors!
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77mustard40
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Dave I have some flat flanged machine screws with rubber washers I used on the 80 when I pulled the roof rack that might help short term, let me know if you’re interested and I can swing them buy.
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That's what I was thinking. The alternative is for me to use a welding spoon and weld the hole closed ...without causing a fire. 
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This card further adds to the theory that it was used to haul tourists ....maybe.
The text on the image translates to:
Al-Samsami Tourism
Trip to Beautiful Al-Akhdar, All Inclusive
Transportation and Accommodation Upon Request
Contact: 99521800
This appears to be an advertisement or contact information card for a tourism company called "Al-Samsami Tourism," offering trips to a location called "Beautiful Al-Akhdar," with transportation and accommodation available upon request. The phone number provided is for contact purposes.
Generative AI is experimental.
The text on the image translates to:
Al-Samsami Tourism
Trip to Beautiful Al-Akhdar, All Inclusive
Transportation and Accommodation Upon Request
Contact: 99521800
This appears to be an advertisement or contact information card for a tourism company called "Al-Samsami Tourism," offering trips to a location called "Beautiful Al-Akhdar," with transportation and accommodation available upon request. The phone number provided is for contact purposes.
Generative AI is experimental.
77mustard40
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I’m pretty sure I have several in the garage until you decide to burn metal. Do the burning outside so the truck fire doesn’t take out your shop.That's what I was thinking. The alternative is for me to use a welding spoon and weld the hole closed ...without causing a fire.
Ah, the AI mis-translation of the word “mountain” as “beautiful” threw you off the trail of Oman’s beautiful Green Mountain, 3,000m high gloriousness for which a lot of Troopy trips (and other series, my first was in a 60-) have been made!
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Thanks for that clarification!
bottombracket
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Man, I’m glad I got to be there when you saw it for the first time. Bill beat us into the driveway by 5 minutes/half a beer.
Campy forever!
Campy forever!
Just install some antennas out the roof 
Look at the bright side - you already have what others envy - holes for your antenna, solar charger, light bar...
Look at the bright side - you already have what others envy - holes for your antenna, solar charger, light bar...
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I'm just happy it didn't come with a Dorkel installed.
bill rules!
Right on.....
FJBen
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I got tired of the crappy headlights and installed some LED lights along with a new relay/harness. I can see now!
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I started looking at what kind of a layout I want to go with that will allow me to haul my bike while still keeping the truck's day to day utility. Here, I installed a 1UP van rack on a piece of Birch plywood. I'll eventually make a bigger floor board but this will help me move stuff around before I commit. The setup is pretty solid.
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The 32 year old steering wheel was pretty slick feeling so I decided on wrapping it in leather for now. Ideally, I would have liked a darker brown, but this will work.
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I needed an old man friendly screen for Android Auto and found this on Amazon. Came with a front camera with DVR and a rear camera, too.
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You might want to edit out that last picture as it’s pretty easy to see where you live (and the internet is a cruel place!)
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Better?
