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Russell · 03-30-2006, 06:18 PM

My sister is putting together a slide show for my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary, and she came across this pic in her old photo books!

This is my GMC, the date is 1991, one year before it got parked in 92

Looks identical to how it was when I bought it, smashed front signal light, bumper half torn off by a tractor, and I was right, it hadn't been washed in 10 years,

http://www.zieglerdigital.ca/public/...es/gmc-005.jpg

That barn it is sitting infront of no longer exists, I helped tear it down almost 5 years ago now. From left to right is my grandfather, my uncle Ken, and my uncle Gary.

Lynx · 03-30-2006, 07:49 PM

Sweet, its always interesting to see old pictures with trucks in them... Especialy when the truck is yours now!

86swb · 03-30-2006, 09:36 PM

That old barn looked neat. Why did you tear it down? Man, it was big. Bet it took some time to tear down.

Russell · 03-31-2006, 11:41 AM

Tore it down cause it was getting to be pretty unsafe, and we needed to build a new corral.

Took us about a week to prep it, then it took me about 15 minutes to tear it down with the tractor. Took months to clean up, as we burned the whole thing, but since the grass is very flammable, we had to wait till winter.

In its place is a huge nice corral, hoping to finish it this summer. It has taken us 4 of our 2 month summers so far, but there is still a bit to do.

86 GMG · 03-31-2006, 01:03 PM

how cool!

86swb · 03-31-2006, 01:09 PM

Man, that wood would have been great on walls. I had a house once with the basement finished with a bathroom and all made with old barn wood. Really looked great. Old barn wood is hard to come by.

Russell · 03-31-2006, 07:35 PM

We've got tons and tons more where that came from -- At least 3 machine sheds full

You're free to come and pack as much onto your trailer as you can manage

bigarmzz · 04-02-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell

We've got tons and tons more where that came from -- At least 3 machine sheds full

You're free to come and pack as much onto your trailer as you can manage

looks like wormy chesnut....well, thats what its called around these parts

Russell · 04-03-2006, 01:06 AM

Yep, lots of history to that old barn before it went down.

My great grandparents bought the farm back in `47. The purchase included the house, all of the buildings on the yard, and one section of feild to the west of the house. At the time, the ranch was a very active, and very busy place. It was one of the nicest ranches in Alberta at the time, aptly named the Royal Ranch. (our cattle brand is RR with an underline under it, and a cross after it)

That barn was only a few years old at that point, and get this -- It was painted Royal Purple, with gold painted trim

Infact, all of the buildings there were, they all matched. There were two wells with windmills to pump the water, a blacksmithy, three machine shops, a hog barn, chicken coop, and dozens of smaller buildings for storage of various things, along with an absolutely gorgeous house.

I'm not exactly sure about the story behind how my great grandparents were able to buy it, but it was some crazy twist of fate as far as I am aware...

But yeah, my great grandfather was very penny pinching, and rather than maintain the ranch in it's former glory, he let it fall apart. By the mid 70s, he was tearing down and burning almost a building a year. He died, and my Grandfather took over. He never did much for maintenance on the farm either, he was far more concerned with buying more land to do farming on. He managed to round up about 3000 acres worth down there until he quit farming. During that time they also sold the old house, and built a newer one that I know and love

Also put up a new giant machine shed that replaced all the older ones (which are probally going to come down this summer).

The farm is in my Father and his sister's possession at the moment, but it is only used as a cattle ranch now, rented out to other people. No idea what we'll do with it in the future, probally keep it around though

68Stepbed · 04-03-2006, 08:24 PM

We've got lots of barn lumber. My dad and I make picture frames out of it. I don't know how many barns we've torn down. I like it when there's an old guy telling stories about them. I also like it when they have lots of neat old stuff inside.

I'm waiting to tear one down and there's an old Chevy truck inside, and the guy tells me I can have it.

03-30-2006, 06:18 PM	#1
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Check out what my sister found! My sister is putting together a slide show for my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary, and she came across this pic in her old photo books! This is my GMC, the date is 1991, one year before it got parked in 92 Looks identical to how it was when I bought it, smashed front signal light, bumper half torn off by a tractor, and I was right, it hadn't been washed in 10 years, http://www.zieglerdigital.ca/public/...es/gmc-005.jpg That barn it is sitting infront of no longer exists, I helped tear it down almost 5 years ago now. From left to right is my grandfather, my uncle Ken, and my uncle Gary. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-30-2006, 07:49 PM	#2
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: Check out what my sister found! Sweet, its always interesting to see old pictures with trucks in them... Especialy when the truck is yours now! __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

03-30-2006, 09:36 PM	#3
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Check out what my sister found! That old barn looked neat. Why did you tear it down? Man, it was big. Bet it took some time to tear down. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

03-31-2006, 11:41 AM	#4
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Check out what my sister found! Tore it down cause it was getting to be pretty unsafe, and we needed to build a new corral. Took us about a week to prep it, then it took me about 15 minutes to tear it down with the tractor. Took months to clean up, as we burned the whole thing, but since the grass is very flammable, we had to wait till winter. In its place is a huge nice corral, hoping to finish it this summer. It has taken us 4 of our 2 month summers so far, but there is still a bit to do. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 03-31-2006 at 11:43 AM.

03-31-2006, 01:03 PM	#5
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	Re: Check out what my sister found! how cool! __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

03-31-2006, 01:09 PM	#6
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Check out what my sister found! Man, that wood would have been great on walls. I had a house once with the basement finished with a bathroom and all made with old barn wood. Really looked great. Old barn wood is hard to come by. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

03-31-2006, 07:35 PM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Check out what my sister found! We've got tons and tons more where that came from -- At least 3 machine sheds full You're free to come and pack as much onto your trailer as you can manage __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

04-03-2006, 01:06 AM	#9
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Check out what my sister found! Yep, lots of history to that old barn before it went down. My great grandparents bought the farm back in `47. The purchase included the house, all of the buildings on the yard, and one section of feild to the west of the house. At the time, the ranch was a very active, and very busy place. It was one of the nicest ranches in Alberta at the time, aptly named the Royal Ranch. (our cattle brand is RR with an underline under it, and a cross after it) That barn was only a few years old at that point, and get this -- It was painted Royal Purple, with gold painted trim Infact, all of the buildings there were, they all matched. There were two wells with windmills to pump the water, a blacksmithy, three machine shops, a hog barn, chicken coop, and dozens of smaller buildings for storage of various things, along with an absolutely gorgeous house. I'm not exactly sure about the story behind how my great grandparents were able to buy it, but it was some crazy twist of fate as far as I am aware... But yeah, my great grandfather was very penny pinching, and rather than maintain the ranch in it's former glory, he let it fall apart. By the mid 70s, he was tearing down and burning almost a building a year. He died, and my Grandfather took over. He never did much for maintenance on the farm either, he was far more concerned with buying more land to do farming on. He managed to round up about 3000 acres worth down there until he quit farming. During that time they also sold the old house, and built a newer one that I know and love Also put up a new giant machine shed that replaced all the older ones (which are probally going to come down this summer). The farm is in my Father and his sister's possession at the moment, but it is only used as a cattle ranch now, rented out to other people. No idea what we'll do with it in the future, probally keep it around though __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

04-03-2006, 08:24 PM	#10
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Check out what my sister found! We've got lots of barn lumber. My dad and I make picture frames out of it. I don't know how many barns we've torn down. I like it when there's an old guy telling stories about them. I also like it when they have lots of neat old stuff inside. I'm waiting to tear one down and there's an old Chevy truck inside, and the guy tells me I can have it. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 04-03-2006 at 08:25 PM.



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