PeacemakerJack 10,671 #1 Posted December 26, 2016 I'm sure that there are other threads on here dedicated to this but since @Shynon asked, I figured I start a thread. What's in your stable for machines that share shop space with your horses? I have my 1969 GTO. I bought it about six months after my wife. We restored it during our engagement and have made more memories in it than can be counted. It was intended to be our getaway vehicle for our wedding but was still at the paint shop so we switched to another stable mate, my 1996 Vulcan. The GTO has been used by some family and friends as a get away vehicle for three different weddings in the last decade. Much like dad's "Iron Horse" the goat is part of the family. I had the privilege to bring all four of my kids home from the hospital in it after they were born... They love to hang out in it... Something about the staccato of the pipes just plain makes them sleepy! One of the dumbest questions I could ask the kids but I do it anyway is, "Do you guys want to take the 'GTOh my goodness' to town?" I always get a resounding "YES"! Zach looking at his reflection in the rear bumper! This is my cousin and his new bride last summer while the goat made another wedding appearance. Normally I only have my tractors parked next to the GTO but this winter it is being kept company by my cousin Paul's 1980 Bandit TA. He is stationed in the Sandbox serving our country and I told him I'd look after it for him until he returns next summer. There's more machines in my shop but I'll save those for a later post! 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #2 Posted December 26, 2016 Great posting idea thanks for sharing. I have the mrs. Mustang drop top and the Harley dresser. I just moved the HD preparing for our move in a few more months, so the stang and 2 tractors are all that's left in the garage. I have 3 garages rented out with all the other goodies, it's kinda nice being able to move around in there for a change. Lol I like the picture of the little guy staring into that chrome bumper, you did a nice job on the Goat. Great history goes with your car... Glenn 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,795 #3 Posted December 26, 2016 Cool thread, Peacemaker. I'm a Ford guy I guess so I have a few oldies. I bought all of them used but all were in like new condition and I've had them for many years. All are all original. This is our '02 Super Duty. It has a 6 speed manual with 4.30 gears and is a lot of fun to drive. I bought it from a guy who only drove it on the weekends so it only has 40k miles on it. It's our current vacation and wood cutting vehicle. This is my '93 F-250 with a big block that has 90k miles on it. It was our family vehicle when the kids were little but mainly used to haul wood and pull the camper. Nowadays it's a float puller mostly. The wagon is a '74 Gran Torino my dad bought used in '76. It was the family truckster so it only has 72k miles on it. He was very picky so it still looks almost new from about 25'. It has a/c, the third row seat, and the 351 Cleveland 2V. I added the Magnum 500's. The fastback is a '73 Gran Torino Sport. I bought this from a family friend about 20 years ago. He bought it new with a bench seat and the top loader 4 speed. He wanted something fun to drive but it had to be able to haul his family of six. It has the 351 Cleveland Cobra Jet engine and it runs pretty well for a 2 ton car. Unfortunately, he had to leave it outside for about 10 years of his ownership so the paint is faded and the reflective stripe on the side is cracked. It still looks good from about 50 feet but I may restore it someday if time and money allow. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,769 #4 Posted December 26, 2016 6 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: kept company by my cousin Paul's 1980 Bandit TA. He is stationed in the Sandbox serving our country and I told him I'd look after it for him until he returns next summer. Please tell Paul we thank him for his service! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #5 Posted December 26, 2016 Thanks @PeacemakerJack Love the Goat, I too had a 69 it was also green, my wife had a 69 Lemans in green. I ended up selling mine due to young growing family. Wife's was later sold for a more family friendly vehicle. Would love to have another, but I have no room. Garage is full of horses and my other ride a 2006 Street Glide. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,345 #6 Posted December 26, 2016 Love this thread and all the pictures. I'm not a Ford guy, nor a Chevy guy, nor a Mopar guy, but I do like them all. I love the '60s trucks the best, Dodge, Chevy, Ford, Jeep, IH, anything 60s. The 70s trucks are also cool. I had two '71 Ford trucks, a '71 F250 Camper Special and a '71 F150. The F250 had the 300 inline six with automatic and it could haul virtually anything, but it didn't go past any gas stations without wanting to stop. The F150 had the 302 and it made the family rounds. I got it in Ft. Leonardwood when I was stationed there and I gave it to my father-in-law who let his brother have it, before my brother-in-law got it in the end. Craig, My father-in-law had a early 70s Ford Torino also. It had, I want to say, a 351 in it. He also had a '67 Ford F100 with a 390 and 3 speed on the column. That was a cool truck. I don't have anything that's cool now, just daily drivers, my '01 Dodge Dakota 4WD Quad Cab with a 4.7 V8 and a '04 Jeep Liberty. I do have a '87 Toyota truck with close to 300,000 miles on it. It's a basic truck, no power steering and a 4 speed. The bed rusted through, so I put a flat bed on it a couple of years back. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,809 #7 Posted December 26, 2016 9 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: I bought it about six months after my wife. You bought your wife too?!?!? Seriously Josh thank your main man for serving for us and I am here to tell you there is nothing like coming home to your ride after a long overseas deployment. To heck with the pin up girls we used to have pics of our rides taped up in our bunks to remind us of home and it gave us great peace of mind that it was being taken care of. You are going to want your camera charged for the day he comes home to it. 29 minutes ago, T-Mo said: but I do like them all. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,769 #8 Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) Four members of my herd share stable space with my Olyella, 1948 Ford F1 pickup. For several years it was my daily driver in stock configuration complete with Flathead V8 and top-loaded 3 speed. In '87 I decided to Street Rod it and since then have put over 100,000 miles on it. Edited December 26, 2016 by 953 nut fat finger 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,809 #10 Posted December 26, 2016 Well it is RED anyway! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #11 Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) These are great pics and posts guys--keep em coming. My cousin Paul is my hero! He, like most servicemen, doesn't consider himself one. He fought two tours in the thick of the war '08 and '10. Has been in multiple squirmishes throughout the globe in spec ops--but "he isn't a hero" because he hasn't had to sacrifice what others have--according to him! I'll pass along your sentiments to him. He worked with Para while in Basra to create this functional yet commemorative 45 pistol. I was able to purchase one through him. I made this shadow box to remind me everyday that he is in harms way on my behalf so I can enjoy that freedom I hold dear! Then I send up a prayer for his safety. I'll be sure to record that "reunion" with the Bandit when he gets home! Jim--that is the very reason I shouldn't be posting from my phone, while laying in my bed, after a long Cmas weekend! Kelli is a grammar queen so she thought it was hilarious... Edited December 26, 2016 by PeacemakerJack 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,262 #12 Posted December 27, 2016 Here is mine sorry for the pic with the tire off its the only one I have on this phone. We had almost made it home and the right front brake locked up so took it all apart to assess the damage lol. She's an all original 1966 Ford F350 with the 352 and 4-speed, just rolled over 100k original miles when this was taken. She was my brush hauling truck but since I'm getting out of the tree business she now just sits. Plan to eventually restore her and use her for my hauler as time and finances allow. Also planning on doing away with the steel bed sides and going back with a wooden stake bed. And that's my 1277 that started this whole addiction in the pic as well. And the second pic is my 1980 C30 with the 292 inline 6 and 4-speed, not pretty by any means but she always starts and gets the job done lol. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #13 Posted December 27, 2016 9 minutes ago, Professor1990 said: Plan to eventually restore her and use her for my hauler That pic is going to be saved to my phone and my pic library--there is a certain patina to the whole pic! If it had a different background and the black spot out of the upper left corner, it would be a calendar pic in my book! Thanks for sharing, I think it would make a GREAT horse hauler! I hope you are able to accomplish that someday 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,262 #14 Posted December 27, 2016 Thanks glad you like it. That black spot is probably my finger...was still trying to get used to a new phone when I took that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #15 Posted December 30, 2016 Any more stable mates guys? I've really enjoyed the cars and trucks and planes that you have shared here!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #16 Posted December 30, 2016 At a few different times this year a horse or 2 has shared a roof with this 1978 Malibu Classic (with WHEEL HORSE inspired engine paint) hand built 406ci SBC and all kinds of go fast parts front to rear, last pic you can just see the Malibu hiding under its wrapper,Jeff. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #17 Posted December 30, 2016 Jeff---that is what I'm talking about right there! That thing is sweet. How long have you owned that awesome Malibu? Those were so popular in the late 80's and early 90's when I was in high school. I'll always have a special spot in my car psyche for those particular machines. Like that xi too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #18 Posted December 30, 2016 I've owned the Malibu since March 2001, kept through a divorce and nearly sold it but my son kinda talked me into keeping and building it even more... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,809 #19 Posted December 30, 2016 Always enjoy seeing that ride "billy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #20 Posted December 30, 2016 All original low mileage 70 Chevy C30 Longhorn. She is in hibernation for the winter.... 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,809 #21 Posted December 30, 2016 Never get tired of seeing that one either Ken! Not too many pickups you can get a round hood & full size in like that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #22 Posted December 30, 2016 Ken--what a sharp truck! My Uncle Bob had a 1972 K10 manual that was in the exact color. He bought it in 1974 and used it regularly until 1990 when my cousin rolled it. Bob still had enough love for it that it sat behind the shed at his farm until about 5 years ago when he finally parted what could be used and scrapped the rest. I think that series of GM trucks were some of the finest all around pickups ever made for form and function. Yours is amazing! My uncle Ken bought a 1969 C20 in 1974 and still has it. It was driven in the salt and trash up through the mid 80's and is in pretty rough shape but restorable for sure. I have toyed with doing that as he has said that he would sell it to me... This is what it looks like and where it sits currently in his barn. Maybe a future stable mate??? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #23 Posted December 30, 2016 Got a manual in mine as well... Sounds pretty good with the dual exhaust with Flow masters... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,345 #24 Posted December 30, 2016 I love seeing these old vehicles, especially the older trucks. I remember when GM introduced that body style like the one Ken has, in 1967. Ford also came out with it's new body style in '67. As for the cars, the Malibu Jeff posted about, I remember looking at those in '78 when I was in the Army. GM had that body style, while Ford came out with the Fairmont in '78. Chrysler had the Plymouth Volare and the Dodge Aspen. AMC had the Hornet. Ford also had the Grenada. Ford's Fairmount was the chassis used for a lot of Ford cars in the '80s, including the Mustang. I believe it was called the Fox platform. The Crown Vic and Grand Marquis also was built off the Fox chassis. Boy, seeing that Malibu brings back some memories for me, going to the car dealers and just looking around (being in the Army I couldn't afford a new car back then, so it was just window shopping for me). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,809 #25 Posted December 30, 2016 Looks pretty burnished ther from the arm hanging on the door! 5 minutes ago, T-Mo said: especially the older trucks with a metal dash, strait forward V8 & easy to get at plugs! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites