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Old Purple The first time I saw the 1994 purple flareside Ford truck I was hooked. When the owner placed a “For Sale” sign on it, I made him an offer he didn’t refuse. For a month, my sister Dolly Smith and I enjoyed my used truck. We hauled shrubs and potting soil, visited off-the-road family cemeteries, and checked out abandoned country stores in southern Wayne County. Then the trouble started. A dead battery, a flat tire. Buying a new battery and plugging the tire didn’t help. I carried around a battery jumper cable and an air pump as required equipment. Buyer’s remorse hit hard! My mechanic removed a basket full of “added on” wiring that previous owners used for alarm systems, speakers, etc. He also replaced the ignition switch. And he located a short circuit that was draining the battery. Gas was costing almost $4 per gallon. This was the dumbest investment I ever made! Betty Williams, Mount Olive, Tri-County EMC |
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