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| | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 | Well, I've read a lot of your stories and seen all of your pictures (multiple times) so I feel comfortable enough to share mine... My story is a lot like many others. Growing up, my dad and hero had a 50 GMC. He used to drag me along with him on his Friday nights out to play music at local nursing homes. As a young teenager, I hated it but he always seemed to know how to convince me to go. I can still see myself in that truck with my dad, who is grinning ear to ear and talking about the events of the day. Flash forward forty years. I started looking for an old GMC about 6 months ago. I found this truck in Minnesota and bought from a nice guy. The first time I opened the driver’s door the gasoline smell was overwhelming. My wife, who had opened the passenger door looked at me and asked, “What is that awful smell?” I started the truck and said, “It smells and sounds just like heaven.” At that very moment I flashed back forty years and would have paid twice the price for that truck. The truck was restored in 1989. I’m still in the “honeymoon” phase and have a list of to-do’s as long as I am tall. I plan to drive it for quite a while and then attempt a restoration. I haven’t decided if I will do it or pay for it to be done. I’ll cross that bridge when I get there. My 1953 GMC.
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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | The only thing better than new car smell is old truck smell. That is a very good looking truck, congratulations and welcome to stovebolt.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome, sounds like you have the passion for these old trucks. Good luck.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 45 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 45 | That's a nice looking truck. Maybe a little waxing and a good tune-up and your on the road. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | .... nice looking truck. At least it runs and drives. No waiting for "years" to test drive. Neat story. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 738 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 738 | I love it just the way it is!  | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,715 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,715 | Welcome di! You're in luck -- if KC means Kansas City, you are in the middle of a great bunch of 'Bolters! We gather every September at Riverside Park at the MidWest All Truck Nationals! Check it out in the Events section. I know what you mean about the old truck smell. Except ... When I bought my '48 2-ton ... I opened the door and the scent of 20 years' worth of mouse urine hit me like an oak 2x10 to my face  Welcome and Merry Christmas! John
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 | Thank-you everyone for the kind words.
John, If I can help you guys out with the September event in Riverside I would be more than happy to.
Dale
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,715 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,715 | Dale, We'd love any help we can get. You should get involved with our hosts in Kansas City, The Genuine Chevy GMC Truck Club of Kansas City They are a great bunch of Stovebolters who put on a great event every year and they have taken us in like family. A bunch of them are active on this site, as well -- The story about the 2008 show I'll see if I can drag KCMongo over to this thread ...  John
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 621 "MONGO" | | "MONGO" Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 621 | Dale,
Welcome to the bolt' good to see another KC Guy sign on. Looks like you've got a nice truck there can't wait to see it in person.
I'm the VP of the Truck Club John mentioned here in town, would love to have you in the club our next meeting coming up Jan. 24th over at Classic Parts in Riverside.
Give me a shout if you need any help or parts for your project.
Steve
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