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Old 07-30-2024, 02:12 PM   #18
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Re: Them ol Chevy 6 bangers were a good Motor

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My Dad drove a '51 that he got from my Grandfather when he was dating my Mom. It was smashed up by my Grandfather who was a terrible driver. He told my father he could have it for $1 if he could get on the road again. He drove it back and forth from Ct. to Norfolk Va. where he was in the Navy. He had to keep the big cans of oil in the trunk too. My Grandfather cried when he saw how nice my Dad fixed it. He was working in a body shop part time. When my Grandfather passed he still had the $ in his wallet.
A very heart warming story Rich.. I just had to read it to the wife and she agreed.. thx for posting it ,,
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