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**FleetsidePaul** · 04-27-2022, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

I vote for the former lawn guy who throws his tools and screams at the tree. I think he'd do a great job

That guy cracked me up. It was just too funny to see him blow his cork in the yard. And then the tools started flying.

**Boog** · 04-27-2022, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Not a Camaro. Although I wish it was. But this was mama's choice. Not my first choice, but we all know how that goes.

Here's a hint. I already have one but mine is 60+ years newer.

You bought her a Packard didn't you?

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-28-2022, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

You bought her a Packard didn't you?

No. A Packard wouldn't be her first choice. Believe it on not she's never been too excited about my Packard.

**special-K** · 04-28-2022, 08:33 AM

So an old Vette? You're balancing out the classic side of the collection.

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-28-2022, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

So an old Vette? You're balancing out the classic side of the collection.

Unfortunately not. But it is a two seater.

**special-K** · 04-28-2022, 09:21 AM

60+ years older? A '40s Ford truck?

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-28-2022, 10:00 AM

T bird or a jeep.....

**dave6672** · 04-28-2022, 10:19 AM

Vintage Porsche?

**LockDoc** · 04-28-2022, 10:20 AM

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Man, this is getting as bad as the safe thread....

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**FleetsidePaul** · 04-28-2022, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

T bird or a jeep.....

Bingo. Not a Jeep. My wife never even drove my CJ5, not once. It's a 1955 Thunderbird. My neighbor has owned it for 40 years. Always garaged. He's very meticulous about his cars. He has an 8 car garage full of classics. But he's getting up in years and starting to sell things. I heard about it through word of mouth and called him. He's not the easiest guy to get ahold of. He has no answering machine or anything. But he's a really nice guy. He just doesn't live there and doesn't always pick up the phone.

I had to wait on the money so now it's just a matter of time to arrange to meet. I like to show up with cash. I've only seen the back of it once when the garage door was open and it looked as good as my friend said it was. I have no doubt that it will be as nice as I think. My wife wants to go Saturday. I just have to get this guy to answer his phone.

It's white with turquois upholstery. Kind of like this one.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-28-2022, 11:38 AM

Ha! This will be a lot shorter than the safe thread!

**special-K** · 04-28-2022, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Not a Camaro. Although I wish it was. But this was mama's choice. Not my first choice, but we all know how that goes.

You choose your battles wisely. It's just not worth fighting over buying an early T-bird.

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-28-2022, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Ha! This will be a lot shorter than the safe thread!

Let's hope so.

I'm just worried that he might be getting cold feet. He's had it for 40 years. I know how hard it can be to sell something. Which is why I never sell anything. I don't know if he actually expected someone to show up with the money.

Oh well. Time will tell. My wife will be disappointed if he backs out. But I'm not crazy about the car. I'd rather have a Z28.

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-01-2022, 08:33 PM

I got a Thing.

New motor and trans. But no beauty queen. It could use a little sprucing up. But no rust at all. Really in good shape. I like the weird cars.

**allchevy58** · 05-01-2022, 10:57 PM

Started cleaning up and serviced Monte for our Western Meet in Ashland, Oregon in June.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-02-2022, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

Started cleaning up and serviced Monte for our Western Meet in Ashland, Oregon in June.

Nice looking Monte.

**Boog** · 05-02-2022, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I got a Thing.

New motor and trans. But no beauty queen. It could use a little sprucing up. But no rust at all. Really in good shape. I like the weird cars.

Wow. She's just a Duplicolor restoration away from winning trophies!

Really you just don't see many still running around. Wonder what the production numbers were.

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-02-2022, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Wow. She's just a Duplicolor restoration away from winning trophies!

Really you just don't see many still running around. Wonder what the production numbers were.

They didn't make a lot of them. The production for the US market was only two years. And they didn't sell well. I haven't seen one in years. I had two friends in high school that had them. We had a lot of fun in them. (Hit a tree once

) So it's kind of a nostalgia thing for me. Plus the guy threw in a 1970 CST cab and a bed full of 70 Chevy truck parts and a 71 Plymouth Satellite station wagon for free. I really couldn't pass it up. I should have taken pictures, but I never do. I'm always too busy bullsh*tting.

Now I just have to find a Mopar motor and trans for the wagon. My wife loves it. And I've been wanting a long roof myself. I have one. My hearse. But no one wants to ride in the back of it.

This is what the wagon looks like. The price was right... Free!!

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-02-2022, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

They didn't make a lot of them. The production for the US market was only two years. And they didn't sell well. I haven't seen one in years. I had two friends in high school that had them. We had a lot of fun in them. (Hit a tree once

) So it's kind of a nostalgia thing for me. Plus the guy threw in a 1970 CST cab and a bed full of 70 Chevy truck parts and a 71 Plymouth Satellite station wagon for free. I really couldn't pass it up. I should have taken pictures, but I never do. I'm always too busy bullsh*tting.

Now I just have to find a Mopar motor and trans for the wagon. My wife loves it. And I've been wanting a long roof myself. I have one. My hearse. But no one wants to ride in the back of it.

This is what the wagon looks like. The price was right... Free!!

Paul, I want that wagon PLEASE!

**Boog** · 05-02-2022, 09:14 PM

You don't see those wagons these days, ever.
With some dealing, you may sell enough of that to own the Thing for free.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-02-2022, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

You don't see those wagons these days, ever.
With some dealing, you may sell enough of that to own the Thing for free.

Thanks for the encouragement Boog. I love wagons!

**Getter-Done** · 05-02-2022, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

They didn't make a lot of them. The production for the US market was only two years. And they didn't sell well. I haven't seen one in years. I had two friends in high school that had them. We had a lot of fun in them. (Hit a tree once

) So it's kind of a nostalgia thing for me. Plus the guy threw in a 1970 CST cab and a bed full of 70 Chevy truck parts and a 71 Plymouth Satellite station wagon for free. I really couldn't pass it up. I should have taken pictures, but I never do. I'm always too busy bullsh*tting.

Now I just have to find a Mopar motor and trans for the wagon. My wife loves it. And I've been wanting a long roof myself. I have one. My hearse. But no one wants to ride in the back of it.

This is what the wagon looks like. The price was right... Free!!

My Grandma drove one of these and used it to wallpaper and paint houses.

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-03-2022, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

My Grandma drove one of these and used it to wallpaper and paint houses.

I had a wagon just like that. I bought it for $400 because my truck was in the body shop. My ex wife smashed it up and I had no rental car coverage. I figured it would be cheaper to buy the wagon rather than pay for a rental. I was right. (For once) I sold it for $500 when I got my truck back. It was a nice car and I actually made money instead of spending it. That thing was a boat and it got lousy mileage.

Funny thing about my Thing. (I know that sounds weird) But a guy that my wife works with came into her office and said "You got my car' She didn't know WTH he was talking about.

It turns out he was right behind me with cash in hand. I just got there first. Such is life. Cry me a river. I've been there too.

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-03-2022, 01:58 AM

I just ordered new stock rims and hubcaps for the VW. I want to get rid of the fugly wheels on it now. I think the paint will shine up. And they make color matching paint for touching it up. Hopefully I can blend the paint and it won't be a big deal.

LT7A · 05-03-2022, 04:25 AM

That "Thing" will look neat with some detailing and touch-up. Good call on getting it back into stock wheels.

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04-28-2022, 09:21 AM	#2681
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04-28-2022, 10:00 AM	#2682
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04-28-2022, 10:19 AM	#2683
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04-28-2022, 10:20 AM	#2684
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04-28-2022, 11:38 AM	#2686
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Ha! This will be a lot shorter than the safe thread! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-01-2022, 08:33 PM	#2689
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I got a Thing. New motor and trans. But no beauty queen. It could use a little sprucing up. But no rust at all. Really in good shape. I like the weird cars. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

05-01-2022, 10:57 PM	#2690
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,437	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Started cleaning up and serviced Monte for our Western Meet in Ashland, Oregon in June. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

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05-03-2022, 01:58 AM	#2699
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I just ordered new stock rims and hubcaps for the VW. I want to get rid of the fugly wheels on it now. I think the paint will shine up. And they make color matching paint for touching it up. Hopefully I can blend the paint and it won't be a big deal. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

05-03-2022, 04:25 AM	#2700
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... That "Thing" will look neat with some detailing and touch-up. Good call on getting it back into stock wheels.



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