In the early 50s the USAF had Chevy panels and pickups. I was assigned to an instrument shop that had an AD burb for a ramp vehicle. When there was an instrument problem out on the line we would load our tools and test equipment in the burb and go out to the B47 that needed work and fix the problem. That thing was so handy and it got a lot of use. I always wanted one after that. Fast forward 57 years. I put a "wanted 47/54 Chevy or GMC Suburban" ad in Hemmings. I got calls from all over the US and Canada. I found one in Kalispell Montana. The guy wanted $3800 for it so I borrowed a truck and trailer and set out to buy the thing sight unseen. It turned out to be a driver and I drove it for one summer and then took it apart. I am now putting it back together and hope to have it on the road this summer. My wife and I have relatives in Abilene TX. On the way back home from one of these trips to WI. I called Tony our moderator and met him and his wife at the Starbucks in Weatherford and he took me for a ride in his 1 ton panel. It was just great! He even let me drive it. Thanks Tony. I will always remember that afternoon. I am looking forward to driving mine and exploring every 2 lane road in this neck of the woods.
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