Well guy, I finally got the nerve up to take my 54 out for a drive. Just up the strret to get gas! But It's the first time I had ever atually driven the ole' gal. To start with I had trouble getting her started, not the trucks fault! More my own dim witted experience. It has a 3 on the tree with a foot start and I had little to no idea how to work it. Us youngsters have rarely driven something that ya didn't just turn a key and put in "D" .
So once I overcame my limitations and I figured out the all too simple gearing!
I backed out of the driveway and headed up the road. As I was driving I noticed a lot of play in the steering, I will have to work on that as soon as I can. Anyway, she ran just fine and didn't protest too much when I shifted gears. So I managed to get the 1/2 mile up the street to the local 7-eleven.
There was a group of older guys standing by a newer truck just chatting, they all had to stop and stare as I pulled up to the pump.
Oh, did I mention I pulled up on the wrong side!! :P that will teach me! Once I got righted and put some fuel in, I was back on the way. Just gonna head to the house. But, it was an interesting trip.
As I left the station folks where still gawking as they drove by. I have to say, I've owned several cars in my life. Some were serious head turners for sure! But I never had the same feeling as I had as folks would watch this old bolt cruising along.
Soo that's my story and I'm sure I'll have plenty more of em' once I get more comfortable with how she handles. I woke this morning and walked out to my normal mode of transportation, turned the key and backed out of the driveway heading to work. As I did I found myself longing to get in my 54 and take her instead!
Hope ya'll have enjoyed my tale.
good luck and enjoy your own bolt!
2oldchevys
