Project "Variable Priority" '71 FS/SB

[DjS71]

Variable Priority: Got the truck, had a kid, bought a house. Truck is a #3 on its best days, but I'll get 'er done eventually.

So, My Grandfather (R.I.P) bought this truck in 1981 (So its been in the family 1 year longer than I have) from the original owner, our across the street neighbor. Time went on and he didn't need it, so he bequeathed it to my uncle probably in the early 90's. My uncle did concrete and landscaping and beat the holy crap out of the ol green beasty until he parked it needing a clutch and brakes in 2004.

Now, I tried to buy it from him, in 2002 after I graduated high school, but he declined in hopes of giving it to his kid. So I bought a '68 Chevelle wagon and all was good for 7 years.

Fast forward to 2009: My uncle moved upstate to persue a "greener" lifestyle and the truck remained at my grandmothers side driveway, staining the concrete a heartbreaking shade of orange. He wises up and informs the Matriarch that if someone expresses interest, to have them call him and broker a deal. Grandma, my hero, chimes in with "You know, Dan(me) was asking about it a few years back..." to which he replied "Oh, if he still wants it, he can have it". SO, there it is, mine at last. Would rather have had it 7 years prior with less rot & wasps nests, and a bunch more disposable income, but I've got it and that's what counts. Got it towed home and gave it a once over.

**Bonus info: Never owned a standard trans vehicle, never driven a column shifted one**

Pushed onto my grandmother's street.

Arrived at the house we were renting at the time

End of Day one, pushed into the garage, past my old wagon.