I received the vehicle,and evaluated the condition and needs of the truck. It was in overall good condition. However, the radiator/waterpump had been removed and need to be reinstalled, as does the front bumper and its attaching hardware, and the brakes don't work. Surprisingly the electrical system seemed to work fine (see the lights are on). That said it would not be until July 2002 that I would get it to start and run.
Everything was pretty much put back together, with the radiator on/working correctly the truck could be run for prolonged periods, which showed that all the gauges work, more importantly so did the generator, and surprisingly even windshield wipers worked! So having properly lubed all moving parts, we went for our first drive. Nothing fancy, just a couple trips around the back yard, thats me driving with Dear along for the ride. Of course it still needs brakes before we go onto the street.
It was nearly a year later befor the next milestone, which was to prepare the truck to attend the Korean 50th Event. I fixed the brakes, installed the mirrors, replaced the neccisary bulbs, and got a muffler. Using a local garage's Repair Plate, we drove the truck to the event with out a problem.
