Saturday's Adventure

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My friend in Owatonna, MN had his annual spring party on Saturday.
Some friends and I decided to drive 'Old Stuff' down there on the side roads for fun.

Something prodded me to look at the file I have on Ol Blue, and to my surprise I found some interesting stuff.

The truck originally came from Owatonna, sold at a place called Ed's Repair.
The owner was also from the area on RR1, so armed with this info I set out Sat morning hoping to put some pieces together.





Now I've been to Lee's place many times and never really paid attention but as I approached his shop literally 3 doors down was Ed's Repair!!

I kind of got the chills seeing it still there, it's no longer a dealership but Lee said they sold trucks for years. The son still runs it and the former showroom is filled with pictures from the old days, unfortunately it was closed so I couldn't take a tour.

Lee really liked my truck and I showed him a pic I have with the factory steel wheels on prior to me getting it, he said "I think I have something for you".

He goes out back and brings up a set of 8 lug hubcaps all covered in dust!
I was shocked to see them and asked how much, "they're yours" he said...after a wash they're darn near perfect except 1 small ding in the side of 1 cap.



The former truck owner was the local insurance guy and has since passed away so I couldn't get a picture with him but I had to get one in front of the building before I left...



Needless to say it was a great day topped off by a little truck history and some free parts!

Some days life is really good!
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