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MarineCombatEngineer

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9. I used to street race, in my teens, my 1962 Ford Ranchero, 289ci built to the gills with what was available at the time,

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Sun Aug 31, 2025, 12:38 PM

Aug 31

with a Ford Top Loader 4 speed trans., but once I enlisted in the Marines, I haven't done any racing since then and I'm waayy too old for that now, I just enjoy watching the next generation racing.

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Good morning my fun-loving DU family, [View all] JMCKUSICK Aug 31 OP

Good Morning JMCKUSICK (John) Emile Aug 31 #1

Exactly, thank you for your supportive messages JMCKUSICK Aug 31 #2

Yep, taking care of my hummingbirds, and my kitties is my inner child Walleye Aug 31 #3

And such joy JMCKUSICK Aug 31 #6

Good morning, John! Enjoy the day! Scrivener7 Aug 31 #4

Good morning Scrivener7 JMCKUSICK Aug 31 #7

I've definitely found my safety valve, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 31 #5

Sounds perfect MarineCombatEngineer JMCKUSICK Aug 31 #8

I used to street race, in my teens, my 1962 Ford Ranchero, 289ci built to the gills with what was available at the time, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 31 #9