Carl ... Define "normal" as used in this context. Give two examples. But your counsel is wise as always. Look what we did to the ndkid ... drove him all the way to Texas.

For me to define "normal" (especially providing two examples), would be like asking a mosquito to define existentialism as it relates to modern society.
Given that the chap has either spent a lot of money on restoring that old truck, or spent a lot of money to buy it in its current condition, it stands to reason that his elevator does not go all of the way to the top floor.
Therefor, I forward the notion that it would be safe to approach him by one of us as we "normally" do.