New guy from VA
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New guy from VA
Hey gang, I am new to the site and want to wish everyone a happy new year. I have a 1971 ford f100. Basic truck but it has sentimental value. It was my grandfathers truck that he bought new. I remember as a young child hauling a spliting many many loads of wood with that truck, rides out to the local small airport and his little rat dog. He sold the truck in early 80's to a family friend. About 2 years ago I happened to drive by that family friends business and see this truck for sale. They were asking 500 and it is in very sad shape. Rust all over it,
"was" running very very rough. But running, I bought it and my wife was crazy mad, but hey they get over it. About 3 months after I bought I was trying to teach my son how to drive a clutch, and wouldnt you know it he blew the clutch. So there it has sit for the last 18 months or so. So today I decide it was time to start the restoration process. I will post the before pictures soon. The neatess thing about the whole process is. This truck still smells the same as I remember it from when I was a kid. Like my grandfathers Old Spice, Grecian formula, and that dog... Its a terrible smell really but it makes me smile every time I open the door.
Have a great new year
"was" running very very rough. But running, I bought it and my wife was crazy mad, but hey they get over it. About 3 months after I bought I was trying to teach my son how to drive a clutch, and wouldnt you know it he blew the clutch. So there it has sit for the last 18 months or so. So today I decide it was time to start the restoration process. I will post the before pictures soon. The neatess thing about the whole process is. This truck still smells the same as I remember it from when I was a kid. Like my grandfathers Old Spice, Grecian formula, and that dog... Its a terrible smell really but it makes me smile every time I open the door.
Have a great new year
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welcome abord, great story! youll love it here, cant wait to see your pics
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Welcome to the forums and the site. This place is great. Pull up a chair and set awhile.
Great story man, I love it when there's history. It is really cool that you got the truck your Grandaddy owned. Too Cool. Good luck on the restore and definitely post some pics!
Welcome to the forums and the site. This place is great. Pull up a chair and set awhile.
Great story man, I love it when there's history. It is really cool that you got the truck your Grandaddy owned. Too Cool. Good luck on the restore and definitely post some pics!
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Hello and Welcome
Great reason to restore the ole bumpside....
Great reason to restore the ole bumpside....
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Welcome,Happy New Year and GREAT story I think you will like it here. If it works for you like it works for me this place will keep you motivated to work on/finish and or post progress etc....
Mark
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1970 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 4x4 short box
1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1999 Ford Windstar
1983 Chevrolet Silverado p/u
1990 Lincoln Town Car
1998 Lincoln Town Car
Does your truck need emblems? Check out http://www.onceuponapart.com
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Howdy and welcome from Texas! That is a good story, looking forward to seeing those pics. It's amazing how a certain smell can take you back, isn't it?
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Welcome from Central FL!. Good for you! It'll be a sorrier place to live when there are no more people like you who don't value family.
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hello and welcome!
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re: New guy from VA
Welcome to the site. These stories of family history add quite a bit of value to the trucks.
John, #424
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Welcome from North Carolina! Very cool of you to get the truck back and decide to fix it up!
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You knucklehead!
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Look forwards to your pics!
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