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263,000 and counting

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Woke up this morning to a flat tire. Yaaaa....I get to do something to my van.
263,000 miles and still running as good as the day I bought it. The trip to Letchworth State Park was great. It's always great to see my Northeast family. Although some have yet to show up (Dean).
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Re: 263,000 and counting

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Glad the van is still running great! As for showing up, my shift schedule rotates about every 5-7 years where I will get Memorial weekend off for several years in a row where right now I am working that weekend every year. We do hope to make it sometime in the very near future.
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2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
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1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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Good to hear , Skip. I mean about the mileage, not the flat. #-o

It looked fresh when I saw it.
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I've had it painted since you last saw it, Tom. This 18 year old van looks new. I have friends that own a high end paint and body shop here in Orlando. The guys did a superb job.
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