PeacemakerJack 10,738 #26 Posted December 31, 2016 There are so many things to like with those old classic vehicles. My friends and acquaintances don't believe me but if I lived in a southern climate where there was no snow, my garage and shed would only contain older cars and trucks. My primary drivers wouldn't be newer than the 80's and probably not than the 70's. But alas, I certainly can't bring myself to drive a beautiful classic truck in this salt and slop that we have on the roads in WI five to six months out of the year. Keep those stable mates coming, I love to see those old rigs! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,326 #27 Posted December 31, 2016 10 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: There are so many things to like with those old classic vehicles. My friends and acquaintances don't believe me but if I lived in a southern climate where there was no snow, my garage and shed would only contain older cars and trucks. My primary drivers wouldn't be newer than the 80's and probably not than the 70's. But alas, I certainly can't bring myself to drive a beautiful classic truck in this salt and slop that we have on the roads in WI five to six months out of the year. Keep those stable mates coming, I love to see those old rigs! In the summer and fall when not driving for work related trips this one is my driver of choice.... 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #28 Posted December 31, 2016 Stevebo--have you ever staged that truck for a picture with any vintage horses? With the right backdrop, that would be calendar fodder for sure Just looking at the pictures of your truck gives me a sense of the kind of American Pride (integrity, hard work, determination, ingenuity) that made this country great. The Ponds were busy doing the same thing at that time too! American legends---thanks for sharing! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,326 #29 Posted December 31, 2016 5 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: Stevebo--have you ever staged that truck for a picture with any vintage horses? With the right backdrop, that would be calendar fodder for sure Just looking at the pictures of your truck gives me a sense of the kind of American Pride (integrity, hard work, determination, ingenuity) that made this country great. The Ponds were busy doing the same thing at that time too! American legends---thanks for sharing! There was a meet and greet in Danbury a few months back where we took a group picture with the truck. There is a thread here with pictures somewhere. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,117 #30 Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) Edited January 1, 2017 by AMC RULES 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #31 Posted January 2, 2017 Those are some great pics of that classic Chevy and horses. I especially enjoyed that well shot video. What a fun "horse hauler"! Makes me want to get that 69 Chev from my uncle and put that thing together for the same purpose. It would be perfect to haul the 1970 Blackbeard (GT-14)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razkid 68 #32 Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) You can see a couple of my Model A's in this shot. 1931 Wide Bed PU in front and a 1929 Town Sedan in rear. Sorry for the sideways photo! Edited January 2, 2017 by Razkid 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #33 Posted January 2, 2017 When you get a chance @Razkid even if it is next summer, please take some pics of those and post them here! I'd love to see more than just the hood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razkid 68 #34 Posted January 3, 2017 Here ya go Jack...... The picture of my 1931 2 Dr Dlx Phaeton has a friend of mine standing next to it. He had Alzheimer's and has since past on. He carried a Model A picture book around with him quite a bit because he remembered he had owned one. His face lit up when I came to pick him up to go for a ride. He and his future wife dated in the coupe. It had been sitting outside covered by a tarp for about 35 years when I asked his wife if I could get it running for him so he could hear it again. I ended up removing the engine and replacing it with one I had since it was seized solid. Someone else donated some used tires and tubes to turn it into a roller. He had a big grin and started to laugh when he heard it start after all of those years. I didn't have time to get the brakes fixed before he became to ill to go for a ride in it. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #35 Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) those are beautiful machines! I find it amazing that you created such a special memory by getting your friends car running for him. I'm sure it meant a lot especially given the disease that he was battling. Thank you for sharing the pictures and the story. Edited January 4, 2017 by PeacemakerJack 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
