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#1593802 12/09/2025 1:30 AM
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Southerntruck has stated that he is retiring the end of this year, I suppose the count down has begun. I'm sure Gina has plans for him already... dance


~ Craig
1958 Viking 4400
"The Book of Thor"
Read the story in the DITY
1960 Chevrolet C10
"A Family Heirloom"
Follow the story in the DITY Gallery
'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)

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Congratulations Donald, it's the best job you will ever have!

Don


1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck
"The Flag Pole"
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1946 2-Ton grain truck
1946 3/4-ton pickup,
1953 1-ton pickup
1957 1-ton flatbed dually,
1954 Pontiac Straight Eight
Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!
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Congratulations! That said, don’t expect to have more time on your hands anytime soon. Believe it or not, I’m busier than ever these days. Sometimes I wonder how I ever managed to find the time to go to work!

Wishing you all the best as you embark on this journey.


Phil
Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals

1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube
Updated to: β€˜59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes
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Looking forward to something just not sure what. Ha ha Everyone I know retired seems to be busier than they were with a job.


1949 Chevy Carry All
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1953 Chevy 5-window
"Frame off Restoration"
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Congratulations! Now to find something to fill up your time.

I used the 1st 18 months of my retirement to restore my truck. It gave me a reason to get out of bed in the morning.


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1938 1-Ton Farm Truck
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1989 Silverado
1996 Mustang GT convertible
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I make a list of the things I want to do tomorrow. If I get one of those things done, I consider it a successful day and adjust the list for the next day. πŸ˜‰


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1946 1/2Ton w/4-speed manual transmission w/1960 235 engine
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Wayne, working on finding my next project. But yes I do that too, I make a list of things to accomplish in no particular order and if I take something off the list, it’s a good day


1949 Chevy Carry All
Follow the resto in the Project Journals

1953 Chevy 5-window
"Frame off Restoration"
Follow the resto in the DITY

Beginning to End Slideshow
More images in Flickr
\|/\|/ Dual Ex. \|/\|/Dynamat

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I have Linda's list... dang


~ Craig
1958 Viking 4400
"The Book of Thor"
Read the story in the DITY
1960 Chevrolet C10
"A Family Heirloom"
Follow the story in the DITY Gallery
'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)

If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
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Congrats on the retirement, Don. Now don't screw it up. Most people I know fail at retirement at least several times.


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I "retired" in 2011- - - -the only things that have slowed me down a little have been a motorcycle wreck and some heart surgery!
Jerry


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Congrats Don! I've just completed my first year of full retirement. It does take a while to adjust, so don't feel like something is weird or wrong if you feel a little like your in "freefall" for a little while ... it's normal. You'll adjust.


~ John

A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.

1949 Chevrolet 3804
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1973 IH 1310 Dump
1963 Kaiser M38A1
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Thanks for all the positive comments. I do intent to fill part of the time with a new project, work on a little more exercise/health issues and what ever the wife plans for us. πŸ€” 🀣 πŸ˜‚


1949 Chevy Carry All
Follow the resto in the Project Journals

1953 Chevy 5-window
"Frame off Restoration"
Follow the resto in the DITY

Beginning to End Slideshow
More images in Flickr
\|/\|/ Dual Ex. \|/\|/Dynamat

Please don't tell my wife how much this thing cost!

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