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Driving My Truck is Therapeutic
So, I have had a foot surgery and two back surgeries this year. I have been all kinds of busted up and haven't been able to drive my truck in a few months.
Today it was 75° and sunny here at the beach in Los Angeles. So, the boy and I hopped in. Of course it started right up and ran like a Champion. It must have wanted to be driven. There is something simply therapeutic about driving my old truck. I saw a '72 K10 Super while I was out and about. Not that I'm jealous but......wow, it looked nice. |
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Re: Driving My Truck is Therapeutic
Well I am glad to hear you were able to drive yours. And I hope you recover quickly.
I must say I am really looking forward to driving mine. |
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Re: Driving My Truck is Therapeutic
They're simple. Stock, there is no clock. No fancy stereo. Most don't have AC. They aren't the quickest vehicles around either, so it all just forces you to relax and enjoy life. It's like riding a Harley in a way. They were built during a period of history that was more simple. People admire them and comment. Hell, I got two compliments today from two different people, just while gassing up at Costco
Glad to hear you're up and about, and can drive it. 3 months, huh? That's way too long. I went without driving mine for 3 days this week, while I had something apart, and it was very nice to get it back on the road. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: Driving My Truck is Therapeutic
Working on and driving mine is therapeutic. Lately been working on it more than driving....but the therapy is still good.
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Re: Driving My Truck is Therapeutic
I was out cruising in my '67 GMC a couple of days ago - a guy on a Harley came up beside me and shouted "Nice truck!"...I said "Nice Harley!"...we both smiled and went on enjoying our separate rides.
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Re: Driving My Truck is Therapeutic
Yeah, I don't think I broke 45 mph. We stayed out by the beach. Just rolled the windows down and cruised around. My six year old loves to ride in the middle so he can open the sliding back window and feel the wind in his hair.
Truck seemed really responsive today. It must be the new air filter. LOL |
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Re: Driving My Truck is Therapeutic
Glad your were able to get out in your truck with your little boy...there will be few better times in your life as those.
I find myself more and more driving my truck just like my Grandfather used to with me sitting beside him...just pokin along enjoying the rattles and squeeks. Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Driving My Truck is Therapeutic
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I can't wait to get a chance to go home and visit just so he can ride in it, or maybe drive it.
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Perrysville, IN
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Re: Driving My Truck is Therapeutic
It is funny to read the title of this thread being therapeutic. My wife has came down very ill and we see a therapist weekly to help us work through the changing things in our life....he told us to "find something you really enjoy and make sure you make time for it" Well...my truck is getting painted right now! These trucks are definitely therapy for us crazy truck owners...congrats on getting it out and making memories with your son!!!
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Re: Driving My Truck is Therapeutic
[QUOTE=JOJABOY;6269242]So, I have had a foot surgery and two back surgeries this year. I have been all kinds of busted up
Good to hear you're up guns!! Thats always a plus... Posted via Mobile Device
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