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Old 24 September 2022, 10:51 AM   #31
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Found all the same images on Google in various places. I think this is the same account as was banned a few times for the lengthy troll stories, think it was BR or ref16xx can’t quite recall, but returned in a much milder form.
All the OP's pictures are in this link from March 2021. Is the OP the seller or the buyer?

https://www.zero260.com/posts/manual...o-4x4-stepside
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Old 24 September 2022, 11:00 AM   #32
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All the OP's pictures are in this link from March 2021. Is the OP the seller or the buyer?

https://www.zero260.com/posts/manual...o-4x4-stepside

Same exterior pics but interior is different as Op’s doesn’t have a manual transmission.

I’m super confused.


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Old 24 September 2022, 11:03 AM   #33
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Same exterior pics but interior is different as Op’s doesn’t have a manual transmission.

I’m super confused.


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Interior

https://www.drivingline.com/articles...true-classics/

I feel duped.
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Old 24 September 2022, 11:13 AM   #34
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Me too. I really truly (deep down in my soul) hope that this is all a misunderstanding.


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Old 24 September 2022, 11:37 AM   #35
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Me too. I really truly (deep down in my soul) hope that this is all a misunderstanding.


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The mileage ain't adding up on this one unfortunately


Seriously... look at the mileages

And I hate to bring it up, but I would feel pretty crappy if the story about his wife passing and him raising a special needs child as a single father were just all for clout. even furthering it that his son crashing his classic car was untrue. I figured he was just a private person and his sons didn't want to be seen. But I genuinely feel like the person I've befriended could be entirely made up and this thread has definitely raised alot of questions about past interactions at this point. He's been nothing but kind to me so I had no reason to doubt him. But having owned a few of these generation chevy trucks, they just don't look like that after 145k lol and the questions keep stacking from there
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Old 24 September 2022, 11:41 AM   #36
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The mileage ain't adding up on this one unfortunately


Seriously... look at the mileages
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Old 24 September 2022, 11:51 AM   #37
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The mileage ain't adding up on this one unfortunately


Seriously... look at the mileages

And I hate to bring it up, but I would feel pretty crappy if the story about his wife passing and him raising a special needs child as a single father were just all for clout. even furthering it that his son crashing his classic car was untrue. I figured he was just a private person and his sons didn't want to be seen. But I genuinely feel like the person I've befriended could be entirely made up and this thread has definitely raised alot of questions about past interactions at this point. He's been nothing but kind to me so I had no reason to doubt him. But having owned a few of these generation chevy trucks, they just don't look like that after 145k lol and the questions keep stacking from there

I’m with you. I sincerely hope that’s not the case but our minds are on the same wavelength.


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Old 24 September 2022, 12:27 PM   #38
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Old 24 September 2022, 12:31 PM   #39
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What?
He should post an explanation of why his truck pictures appear to be stolen from the internet.
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Old 24 September 2022, 12:53 PM   #40
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What?
Paul has had a very rough life these past few years, his wife passed, he is a single father taking care of his son with Autism, he was recently diagnosed with cancer, his kid crashed his prized car, and all of his threads kind of have a central theme of working through tribulations.

It is quite apparent that this story is fake, and it begs to question if some of his more sensational stories have any truth to them either. if there isn't, then its beyond sickening that someone would make all of this up.
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Old 24 September 2022, 05:41 PM   #41
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Old 24 September 2022, 06:26 PM   #42
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Paul has had a very rough life these past few years, his wife passed, he is a single father taking care of his son with Autism, he was recently diagnosed with cancer, his kid crashed his prized car, and all of his threads kind of have a central theme of working through tribulations.

It is quite apparent that this story is fake, and it begs to question if some of his more sensational stories have any truth to them either. if there isn't, then its beyond sickening that someone would make all of this up.
I am at a loss for words… Probably a first for me. If this is made up, then maybe it is some kind of coping mechanism for the challenges he has in life right now. I will only say for those of us that pray, say an extra word or two for Paul.
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Old 24 September 2022, 09:20 PM   #43
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Wth?
I thought….what an awesome story, then I read all the posts. This is really screwed up if not true.
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Old 24 September 2022, 09:44 PM   #44
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I just read the last page and I am utterly confused. I hope he is Ok
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Old 24 September 2022, 10:03 PM   #45
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I am at a loss for words… Probably a first for me. If this is made up, then maybe it is some kind of coping mechanism for the challenges he has in life right now. I will only say for those of us that pray, say an extra word or two for Paul.

I agree. I am trying not to jump to conclusions until it can be explained.


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Old 24 September 2022, 10:09 PM   #46
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Nice job Paul. And sharp truck!
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Old 24 September 2022, 10:12 PM   #47
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I thought….what an awesome story, then I read all the posts. This is really screwed up if not true.
What?

I now truly confused.
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Old 24 September 2022, 10:48 PM   #48
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This is what it’s all about. Super awesomeness.

And what a beautiful truck.

Kid is LUCKY!!
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Old 24 September 2022, 10:51 PM   #49
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Old 24 September 2022, 11:13 PM   #50
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I agree. I am trying not to jump to conclusions until it can be explained.


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FWIW, I haven't drawn any conclusions myself, just questions I have after reviewing this thread.

Except I don't think there's any possibility this thread is 100% true
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Old 24 September 2022, 11:24 PM   #51
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Shame on you for taking financial advantage of female 10 year-old co-worker! "I bought my pick-up from a co-worker in '98 when she was only 10 years old."

Seriously, love stories like this about long-lived trucks.
That's the way I read it, too! I thought there were child labor laws.

Great story, Paul!
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FWIW, I haven't drawn any conclusions myself, just questions I have after reviewing this thread.

Except I don't think there's any possibility this thread is 100% true
The story is interlaced with the fake images. Extricating the reality from the fraud will be difficult.

Buy the seller applies to many more things in life than online watch sales.
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Old 25 September 2022, 06:23 AM   #53
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Old 25 September 2022, 02:51 PM   #54
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The OP went to a lot of trouble to construct this hoax.

I hope it was worth it.
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Old 25 September 2022, 07:37 PM   #55
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In all seriousness if this is fake, OP is not sick he is very unwell on many levels and needs professional care sooner then later.

Again if false and he is not harming anyone else a part of me feels sorry for him.
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Old 25 September 2022, 11:24 PM   #56
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This is crazy.

A very heartwarming story, if true.

I was going to say the truck looks pristine.

I guess you can’t trust anything posted on the web.

All we need is a pic of the GMT on the truck, that will clear everything up.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=869787

Or beside the cheek scar.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=851513
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Old 26 September 2022, 12:28 AM   #58
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Entertaining story either way.


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Old 28 September 2022, 04:01 AM   #59
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He's been logging in. No response?
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