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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hanging out at the show. Glad to have the truck back on the road even if riding in it is a bit like riding a roller coaster. LOL #classictruck #classiccar #carshow #1967Dodge

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Here’s the view from the truck on our way to today’s car show. Looks fairly sedate in this video. Thing is, when it hits a bump it launches. I do mean launch. And when it lands it will come down somewhat roughly in the same vicinity. Mostly. 😳 #classictruck #1967dodge #carshow

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

After what seemed like endless amounts of rain we finally got some nice weather. So of course we got MarGe out to a car show. #classiccar #carshow #1954MG

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Yes, this is apparently a real airport - 2OH8. 🤷‍♀️ #avgeek #aviation #airport

Port A John airport. Yeah, I have no idea.

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

6 weeks ago we took the truck to its first car show. The motor developed a miss and we discovered it had lost two cylanders. Old engine out. New engine in with lots of blood, sweat, $ and swearing. Now here we are - back at a car show again! #classiccar #classictruck #carshow #1967Dodge

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

You know what today’s vehicles are missing? Triangle windows. Who needs AC when you have these? #classiccar #classictruck #antiquecar #1967Dodge

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

IT RUNS! It didn’t the first time we tried to start it. Got a new fuel pump and tried again. Soooo great to see (and hear) the brand-new crate motor running. Next up - exhaust system. And then hopefully we can just enjoy it for awhile. #classictruck #1967Dodge. #classiccar #BringTheThunder

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The engine is in and all hooked up!!! But will it run? That question will hopefully be answered tomorrow. Cross your fingers! #classiccar #classictruck #1967Dodge

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

We have oil pressure! Things are moving along with the new engine install. #classictruck #classicvehicle #1967Dodge

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Happy National Aviation Day, friends! Here’s one of my all-time faves. #avgeek #aviation #airplane #f14 #navy

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Aaaand that empty space is being filled with something new… #classictruck #1967Dodge #Dodgetruck #classiccar

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Announcer: We want to involve the next generation so we let kids pick the winners this year. Me: We won’t win anything. Daughter; Are you kidding? Kids love the MG! She was right! Honored to be one of the chosen. #carshow #classiccar #1954MGTF #antiquecar

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

First pic is before. Second and third pics are current state. Annoyingly, there’s nothing obvious to explain the issues, which means the problem is somewhere deeper in the engine. Our suspicion is cracked piston rings. The “fun” continues… #classictruck #1967Dodge #mechanic #yikes

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Went to Mopar Nationals this morning. Spent most of our time in the swap meet area until the rain came. Sorry I didn’t get to walk around the show cars or watch any racing. Took the MG out for a drive to get ice cream this afternoon. #classiccar #antiquecar #1954MG #MGTF1500

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

After getting the truck to it’s 1st car show last Saturday I thought we’d be all set for the Mopar nationals. And then it developed engine problems. So… looks like we’re parked for the rest of the year. Now the race is on to see if we can get back on the road by next spring! #classictruck #1967Dodge

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Since I wasn’t there, #OSH26 was quiet and uninteresting. OK, I’m lying. Apparently EAA managed to outdo themselves again. And I am sooooo sad I had to miss it! Check out my latest post. talesfromtheterminal.com/2026/07/26/o... #avgeek #aviation #airplane #flyin

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OSH26 – More Awesome Than It Should Be

If I’m not at Airventure is it still amazing? The answer is yes. Better than ever, darn it!

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Not #osh26, but pretty darn awesome just the same! I’m sure you can guess where I am… #avgeek #aviation #airplane #museum

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

For whatever reason it brings me comfort to know that there are still lighthouses in the world, shining light out into the gloom. Here’s a little zen for your Tuesday. #peace #beach #beachvibes #lighthouse

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

More awesomeness from #OSH26 courtesy of @avgeekllynch.bsky.social! Thunderbird 8 flew in this afternoon. The pilot plans to camp under the wing osh-style. #avgeek #aviation #usaf

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Any football fans? How about AZ Cardinals fans? Nice airplane! #osh26 #avgeek #aviation

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

My latest blog post is up and it is all about the Osh party scene… from my perspective as an avgeek wallflower. LOL! Check it out: talesfromtheterminal.com/2026/07/19/o... #avgeek #aviation #OSH26

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OSH26 – Aviation’s Biggest Party

As we get ready for Osh26 here’s a summary of parties and events I’ve attended at Airventures past.

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Breaking my heart not to be at #OSH26 this year, but here comes Logan with the Bonanza mass arrival! #OSH26 #avgeek #aviation

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

An Iraqi MiG25 (Foxbat) found buried in the sand near an Iraqi airbase. Wings were never located. Very cool to see it on display! #avgeek #aviation #airplane #MiG #NatlMuseumUSAF

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Persnickety brake problems persist. (Say that 10 times fast! 😜) Bleeding the brakes for what feels like the millionth time. #classictruck #1967Dodge #classiccar

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I review my blog stats from time to time and I come across posts that I don’t remember writing. LOL! Here’s one from 2018. I may have forgotten composing this, but I remember these events well 😊 #avgeek #aviation #airplane talesfromtheterminal.com/2018/03/16/t...

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The Ups and Downs of Airport Life

There’s never a dull day in aviation. Well… maybe there are some days that are fairly quiet and uneventful, but no two days are ever the same. It is one of the things I really love about work…

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The truck drove around the block (about 6 miles) successfully. Twice! But… I find myself a little hesitant about Good Guys this weekend. I feel like more shake-down time is needed to be sure we can trust it to go any distance. #classictruck #classiccar #1967DodgeTruck

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Yes, I still have a blog! Altho I won’t be at #OSH26, @avgeekllynch.bsky.social will be my boots on the ground so stay tuned. In the meantime here’s a post from few months ago that I forgot to post when I broke my ankle. Enjoy! #avgeek #aviation #byebye talesfromtheterminal.com/2026/07/08/w...

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We Lost Our Spirit

We got some very sad news a few months ago with the closure of Spirit Airlines. I suppose it is no surprise. The airline was already on life support having declared bankruptcy twice in less than tw…

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Much work ongoing. We’ll see what happens. If it can’t be ready by next weekend we have another event later this summer that we’ll aim for. #notgivingup #classictruck #1967dodge

A 1967 Dodge truck on a lift. Wheels are off. Hood is open.

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

This is not how we wanted today’s test drive to go. 🙁 Brake problems. Again. 🙁🙁 #classiccar #classictruck #1967dodge

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Well, well! Look who is sitting outside this morning. And with a new windshield! #classiccar #classictruck #1967Dodge

A 1967 dodge d200 truck enjoys a little sunshine.

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Success! Finally found the correct paint to touch up some of the body work. #11daystogo #GoodGuys #classiccar #classictruck #1967Dodge

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Today’s project in the saga of whether we can get the ‘67 Dodge ready for Good Guys next month: door pins. Driver’s side. #classiccar #classictruck #1967dodge

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Taking the ‘67 Dodge for a drive around the property… with no windshield. LOL! #classictruck #oldtruck #1967DodgeTruck

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

And here it is painted! Not the right color though. Close but a little too blue. It’ll be covered by trim so it won’t be noticable, but we’ve ordered what we think is the right color (desert turquoise) so we’ll see. #classictruck #1967dodge #preservation

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Why do we call the 1967 Dodge “Pelican?” Well on each door is the remains of an emblem. Appears to be a pellcan with an open beak sitting on a piling. Could this truck have belonged to a park or a municipality? So far no luck identifying the image. #classicar #1967dodge #classictruck

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

We have 28 days to get Pelican the 1967 Dodge D200 truck ready for the Good Guys show in July. Can we do it? We’ll see. One big chore was patching the holes in the front above the windshield. Progess is being made! #classictruck #1967dodge #preservation

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

It’s car show season! The truck isn’t ready yet (we’ve got 1 month to get it ready for the Good Guys) so we’ve got MarGe out. Great day for a show! #1954MG #MGTF1500 #classiccar

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Broke my ankle which means #OSH26 is off the table. Got an infection in my throat that required another trip to urgent care. Then my cat ended up with an abscess which cost over $1K to treat. 🙁 That’s 3 things so hopefully I’m done now. #hopeful #summer #cat

Cat with the collar of shame. He is very, very angry.

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Big news! MarGe the 1954 MG has a baby brother! He’s a 1967 Dodge D200. No name yet but we’ll sort one out eventually. I always wanted a classic truck so I’m super excited. #classiccar #classictruck #dodge

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Jen Niffer @jen-niffer.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

When you break your ankle so you can’t go see the 40th anniversary release of Top Gun in theaters so you watch it on the big screen at home. #avgeek #aviation #topgun

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