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Loaded up and heading south for the smokies. Took 16 through WV/VA, staying in Abingdon, VA tonight. Staying at the gap store the next three nights.

I came back to my senses after a short episode of temporary insanity and possible dementia where I test rode and considered buying a newish HD. Thank goodness the Harley dealer had deceptive & predatory sales tactics which snapped me out of it. And instead I bought a minty fresh 2020 Triumph Street Twin **note** the Harley M8 motor (especially the transmission) feels more like a modern motorcycle and less like farm equipment.

New tires are on, chalked the tires and running 30psi in the front and 28 in the rear. ride is slightly stiffer, as expected with a lower profile tire, need to rebuild or replace the front shocks since winter destroyed them and the adjusters are locked up.. Also got a set of GMC center caps for a terrain so no mismatched logos. Probably not going to do much more until next spring, after I get my final raise at work money will no longer be an issue and I can afford a new daily and investing money in the truck. Future plans for upgrades are a Gen 4 6.0 or 6.2 and a 6l80, don't really care if I get an aluminum or iron block, just want something with rec port heads to keep parts interchangeability with my next car.. Switching to Corvette high mount alt accessory drive to clean up the front of the engine and also buy some clearance for a new radiator and bigger alternator. looking at ditching the ICT AC bracket and going cast Holley set up. Will also fix the crooked hood since the 105amp alternator is just barely touching the hood bracing with the truck bracket. Brembo calipers for the rear, already have the calipers in my garage, just need the backets and rotors. And once I get the engine and everything else sorted..... going full Restoration on the body, got some rust that needs to be fixed and paint needs to be redone, the epoxy primer my dad used is just too damn thick and its chipping like crazy.