[jeffahart]

I bought my truck from the original owner back in the mid 80s when I got out of the Army. The owner lived in Granada Hills and Drove it to Simi Valley to work. He worked at a place that made ceramic planters and pots. He had a camper. The truck was in the high 60K mileage.

I drove the truck while I worked as a mason and attended college In the 80s. I went to college on VEAP(veterans educational assistance program) as there was no GI bill in that era.

In 1990 right before I graduated I fried a spindle in the front and did not have the time to deal with it. I was starting a corporate job and needed a reliable vehicle quick. For those that don't remember, the economy here in Southern Calif. was very bad in 1990. We lost a lot of aerospace jobs and people were losing houses in droves. So, there was absolutely no work in construction at that time, and I was lucky to land a good corporate gig.

My best friend and mason I worked for bought the truck from me for $1,500. He cut the front fenders put mudders on it and gave it a good beating for a couple years. It sat for a bit.

He later sold to his friend he did a lot of work for that owned a chain of Mexican restaurants; and also had an avocado farm around San Diego County somewhere. The truck became a farmer for many years and was worked and used.

My friend the mason bought the truck back somewhere around 2005 I think. He was going to fix it up. He got busy or whatever and registered it non-op. It sat for 5 years at his equipment yard gathering leaves and dirt.

I was talking with him on the phone one day about 4 years ago and I mentioned he should be on the lookout for a late 40s ford pickup. I was in the market for one. He told me he had a 70 Chevy I could have. I asked why he was giving it away, and he should call a wrecker to haul off his garbage! He then told me it was my old 4x4 from the 80s. Then he told me the story of what became of it after I sold it to him.

He offered the truck for free If I wanted. I told he no, I would pay. He said OK, $1,500 that's what he paid me for it. I said I will look fair market and let him know. I called him back and said $4,500 was fair. He said NO!, quote "I don't want you calling me every five minutes *****ing about what's wrong with it. I told him I didn't to here his **** about how cheap he gave me the truck and what a great deal he gave me. In fact, I told him I was inclined to give him $5,500 so he would shut his face!

We agreed on $2,500. And that's how I'm 2nd and 6th owner. My friend and I both owned it twice! I think I'll give him a ring, and go have a beer... is it noon yet?

Here's the truck after I bought in mid 80s.