Frankentruck

[roll_the_dice]

Congrats buddy, I am happy for you! I bet you fell out of your chair when the category for TOTM was shown! It was made for Frankentruck!

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Congrats!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Congrats buddy, I am happy for you! I bet you fell out of your chair when the category for TOTM was shown! It was made for Frankentruck!

Thanks! I was not sure at first if my truck technically met the requirements. I for sure met the beat it to fit part but was not sure if I met the paint it to match part since the only stuff I have painted has been grille and tailgate letters and engine parts. Apparently it worked though

[straight6chevyguy]

Congrats Christian!

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by straight6chevyguy

Congrats Christian!

Thanks!

[heavy71chevy]

Nice work 👍

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by heavy71chevy

Nice work 👍

Thanks!

[cwcarpenter98]

Just a quick update: Frankentruck is chilling at home because a leak developed over spring break and seemed to be getting pretty bad. I drove my Dakota down instead so I could enjoy that sweet, sweet air conditioning. Next time I go home, I'll see about fixing that leak, but for now, I'm focusing on finishing out this semester strong.

[rusty76]

Congrats. Now get back to them books.

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by rusty76

Congrats. Now get back to them books.

Thanks!

[cwcarpenter98]

So I have some good news and some bad news.

Bad news is that I won't be able to do any truck stuff from May 31 until July 25.
The good news is that I will be in Daytona for Summer Leadership Project

What is SLP? Well, I wrote this up to send out to my friends and family, and y'all are part of that as well, so I'll just go ahead and put the letter below in this post.

Dear friends and family,

I am writing to share with you a wonderful opportunity I have this summer. I have committed to attending a two-month trip called Summer Leadership Project (SLP) with an interdenominational college ministry called Campus Outreach (CO). The SLP is a program designed to help college students from all over the Southeast grow in their personal relationships with Christ. Along with growing in our personal walks we will also learn how to effectively share the gospel with others.

I gave my life to Christ on April 4, 2012, and for several years, I was growing spiritually. About half way through high school, I continued to attend church but began running from the Lord. Coming into Georgia College & State University, I knew that I wanted to join a campus ministry. After visiting multiple ministries on campus, I I was drawn to Campus Outreach (CO). At the beginning, I only went to CO and church because it was the right thing to do. Thankfully, at each CO meeting and church service, the Lord was working in my heart and giving me a desire to pursue him again . By the time sophomore year started, my heart was ready to turn back to God. I became more involved with CO and a local church, and I began to grow spiritually again. Over the past couple of months, I have felt the Lord calling me to invest my summer in Him by attending SLP. The need for Christ is real at GCSU and around the world. He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” (Luke 10:2)

Although spending 2 months in Florida sounds like I will be spending all day on the beach, that is not the reason why I am going. At SLP we will be trained in Bible study, evangelism, prayer, and how to be a leader for Christ on our campus. The community on SLP is absolutely incredible; this past fall I saw all of my friends who went last year come back in a tight knit community that was on fire for Christ. Along with daily Bible studies and talks, each student is also required to work a full-time job; jobs range from fast-food to landscaping to working at the Daytona Speedway.

Currently, I am prayerfully trusting God to raise up a group of people to share in my experience this summer by financially and, more importantly, prayerfully supporting me. As a college student, the money I make this summer at my job will be put away in savings for next semester. The total cost of Summer Leadership Project is $1,650, which includes rent for two months, project materials and some meals. I am trusting the Lord will provide the support needed to cover my expenses this summer through close family and friends. This is an incredible opportunity to invest in God’s kingdom growing on the college campus, and I hope you would consider giving to it. I spoke with some friends who said the average gift ranges from anywhere from $50-$200, just as a starting point for you to prayerfully consider. Contributions by check, made out to Campus Outreach or myself, or by cash can be sent to me at:

Christian Carpenter
403 W Leslie Ct
Woodstock, GA 30188

All contributions made out to Campus Outreach are tax-deductible. Cash donations work as well. Your contributions and prayers are greatly appreciated! Please pray for me and for God to work and move on the Summer Leadership Project. Please call me if you have any questions about Summer Leadership Project, Campus Outreach, or anything else at 678-735-1948.
If you would like to donate online, please click here

I am super excited to see what the Lord has in store for me this summer. I am a little sad about not being able to do anything with Frankentruck during those 2 months, but this summer is my only opportunity to go on SLP, and I will have many years to come for truck stuff.
(Yeah, it's a senior pic from high school, but I still look the same . Frankentruck sure has changed since then though)
Thanks y'all!

[Johns 66]

Christian,

This is simply AWESOME!!!! In Hebrews it reminds us that the Lord is better than EVERYTHING....and some days we tend to forget that and have to be reminded on occasion when things do go OUR way. I recently studied the Great Commission in Matthew.....

I think too often we get caught up in our own little world and forget the bigger picture, getting complacent at where we are in life, and our Walk ...I know I am quilty of that and have to be reminded periodically of this.

Today you reminded me of this very fact of what is truly important. We tend to focus on our trucks and our efforts, resources and time are certainly spent on them.....while neglecting what is truly important.

It is so nice to see the Lord working in young peoples lives.

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by Johns 66

Christian,

This is simply AWESOME!!!! In Hebrews it reminds us that the Lord is better than EVERYTHING....and some days we tend to forget that and have to be reminded on occasion when things do go OUR way. I recently studied the Great Commission in Matthew.....

I think too often we get caught up in our own little world and forget the bigger picture, getting complacent at where we are in life, and our Walk ...I know I am quilty of that and have to be reminded periodically of this.

Today you reminded me of this very fact of what is truly important. We tend to focus on our trucks and our efforts, resources and time are certainly spent on them.....while neglecting what is truly important.

It is so nice to see the Lord working in young peoples lives.

Thank you so much, John!

I focused too much during high school and the first year of college on the truck, but thankfully, this past year God has changed my outlook on life and what is most important above all things: A personal relationship with the Lord our God.

[rusty76]

Very kool. Glad to hear the great news.

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by rusty76

Very kool. Glad to hear the great news.

Great news is always good. What would be even better is if I could take the truck down with me, but no A/C in Daytona and the extra gas costs make it a poor choice to take

[flashed]

Christian , you can look for a little donation from me , it will be in the mail soon .

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by flashed

Christian , you can look for a little donation from me , it will be in the mail soon .

Thank you, John!
I'll make sure my mom looks out for it. Had the envelopes addressed to back home since that made more sense than sending it to Milledgeville

[straight6chevyguy]

You will be in my prayers Christian!

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by straight6chevyguy

You will be in my prayers Christian!

Thank you, I appreciate it!!!

[aggie91]

This is exciting news. I don't really see it as a bad news good news type of issue. Yeah, its a shame no truck time, but this experience will be worth the sacrifice. remember his sacrifice was so much greater than anything he asks of us.

[Johns 66]

Originally Posted by aggie91

This is exciting news. I don't really see it as a bad news good news type of issue. Yeah, its a shame no truck time, but this experience will be worth the sacrifice. remember his sacrifice was so much greater than anything he asks of us.

Amen....That's a great reminder for when days don't go as WE want....

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by aggie91

This is exciting news. I don't really see it as a bad news good news type of issue. Yeah, its a shame no truck time, but this experience will be worth the sacrifice. remember his sacrifice was so much greater than anything he asks of us.

I don't enjoy just letting the truck sit for months at a time, but in this case, I'm glad to let it happen. The bad news, good news statement was a poor choice of words now that I think about it some more. It really is exciting news in general! Thank you for the good reminder!

[cwcarpenter98]

The Varsity in Dawsonville has a cruise in every Tuesday night, so of course I had to take Frankentruck. Today was the first time driving Frankentruck since spring break (almost 2 months ago), but she ran great. Only problem I keep having is the trans is leaking from the overdrive shaft seal. That's the only place it is leaking from. I tried fixing it on Sunday, but apparently didn't as I left a fist sized spot at the Varsity

[rusty76]

If an old truck don’t leak something what else would it do.

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by rusty76

If an old truck don’t leak something what else would it do.

That is true, and a small leak here or there doesn't bother me, but in this case, the leak leaves a fist size spot every time after I drive it somewhere. It is a big enough leak that it bothers me a bit

[cwcarpenter98]

Yesterday I gave Frankentruck a bath, but didn't finish up until dark. She cleans up well for crappy paint.

Once I source a second lower radiator bracket and pad I'll be able to put the radiator in the v8 location.