I was really proud of 'Ol Blue these past weeks.

[shp4man]

I recently lost my job as a technician and went looking, and found, a better job. Anyway, the only vehicle capable of carrying my 1000 pound tool box and tools is my old 65 long stepper- 'Ol Blue.
I live in San Diego, traffic is a bear, especially at rush hour. Blue ran all over hell and gone- like about 300-400 miles, stop and go, fast and slow 5MPH to 70MPH in the same 2 minutes, with that weight in the back and never missed a beat.
Blue's a 250 inch six with an SM420- original mostly.
I had to pat it on the hood when I got home tonight. Job well done. Just like when it was new.

[LostMy65]

Thanks for sharing.
How long have you had ol blue?

[Clyde65]

That’s the best kind of friend! One that is there when you need them and gives their all!


Sorry you lost your job, but also glad this forced you to look and now found a better job!

[shp4man]

Thanks for the replies. It's a better job for sure, so it worked out OK. Thinking about losing the "patina" look for Blue and starting to work on a paint job.

[Clyde65]

I see nothing wrong with ol blue as it is right now!

[weim55]

[QUOTE..... traffic is a bear, especially at rush hour. Blue ran all over hell and gone- like about 300-400 miles, stop and go, fast and slow 5MPH to 70MPH in the same 2 minutes, with that weight in the back and never missed a beat.
Blue's a 250 inch six with an SM420- original mostly.[/QUOTE]

I did exactly the same thing with my '65, for about ten years straight! I have to laugh sometimes when people imply these trucks are too unreliable and dangerous as a daily in stock form.....

Steve weim55 Colorado

[studeclunker]

Originally Posted by weim55

I have to laugh sometimes when people imply these trucks are too unreliable and dangerous as a daily in stock form.....

Steve weim55 Colorado

That's usually because they have bad habits and can't drive worth a damn!

Glad to see Ol' Blue still earns his salt with aplomb!