tailgate road trip - mission accomplished

[sactoC10]

Who says that Hondas are not good for anything? Just did a 1K mile road trip (500 down, 500 up) in my wife's Accord to southern Los Angeles to get my tailgate from the PO who happens to also be the ORIGINAL owner. Wow, this OLD guy loves his truck(s)!

We pulled up to find a 1961 (yes sixty-one) in the driveway of his home, which he says was "getting old" and that is why he bought the 1971, both from the same dealer in San Bernadino. The 1961 is also in GREAT SHAPE, original interior, one minor ding in the hood, no RUST, perfectly straight sheet metal... simply amazing.

This guy is 90+ year old, has had a few strokes, can barely talk, yet spoke clearly enough to let me know that the 61 still runs! Guess I wouldn't expect anything less from a retired US Air Force surplus worker who used to dismantle our flying fighter planes.

Anyway, gate was in GREAT shape, been resting upright in his garage (after having been painted) for 15-20 years. He'd bolted a sheet of plywood to the back side of it, so there will be a few holes when I remove that...but I expect the underside will be in excellent shape too.

Took pics, will post them when I can!