Project Vitamin C-10

[Low Elco]

Originally Posted by pdxhall

Keep the truck Alan. I've been watching you build this truck since I came aboard and now it's finished. You can back off now and enjoy it. Drive it. Take it to a show occasionally. I figure it's very hard to back off a little after you've invested so many years getting to this point but this is what you've been working for. I think it's something you will regret. Just my 2 cents as they say.

This. Also, they probably won't cop to it, but I bet they dig riding with Dad in the cool old truck and that'll be a cherished memory for them. Plus, they're going into high school, you'll be needed to pull Homecoming floats and such. Shoot, you got it all nice, enjoy puttin' some wear on it! Drive it to work, do burnouts, take Momma out all shined up, have fun!

[likaroc13]

Knowing you're a man of faith, I say put it in God's hands. I also agree with Dennis about making sure the family is involved in the ultimate decision. Like Clem mentioned, it's big of you to be that considerate. I feel like this truck has not only been a crutch to get you through hard times, but it's a rolling advertisement for you & your business. Keep showing off those admirable skills, because you deserve it. If your oldest daughter will show interest in truck/cars, it'll be in the very near future. Maybe ya'll can build something together. It doesn't have to be after she's grown. And if she doesn't show interest, just set the truck aside & be involved in whatever other hobbies/activities she enjoys (same for younger daughter). In my experiences, most school-related activities happen during the week, which leaves some weekend time for the truck. And it doesn't have to be a show to enjoy it. Just take it out every now and then. Like "Low Elco" mentioned, do more parades, pull a homecoming float, or take the wife out. I also know you mentioned wanting a wagon or Burb, so maybe that's a way to get the family involved (if they wanna be). Then you could load up & take a road trip to some of the bigger shows, to give Vitamin C-10 more exposure. Many of those cities with bigger shows also offer other sites to see, so it can be an family experience. I wouldn't sell it unless you just absolutely need the money. I don't think you've even had time to really enjoy it much; and as you mentioned, it's only worth what someone will pay. I hate to see you lose money on something you've put so much hard work into. Whatever decision you make, just know that we all want Alan to be happy at the end of the day.

[Strodder]

One last thing. When it's gone it gone for ever. Every day I regret selling my 56 Belair that I had for 23 years.
I know it's a hard decision, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Don't be in a hurry, and think it out.

[daverod]

I hate selling things. That's why I don't. It been a joy watching you build it. Enjoy...

[gimmy 64]

you know you got to do what you got to do. I have been really lucky that my daughters --3 of them have been not so much into cars and trucks but support my passion. my middle daughter is into cars and trucks but the rest come to the brothers truck show if my truck is there. this is why I have thought about selling my truck and buying a car . I love 40-48 chevy cars but, I don't know if this will ever happen. what ever you do Alan it will be the right choice.

[McMurphy]

I too am like daverod, I do not buy things to sell them.
I also have to agree with the others who believe that if you sell it, you will regret it.
Better to hang onto it, and in 3-6 years when those girls are old enough for a drivers license, one of them is probably going to want that truck (4dranch comes to mind).

In that vein, there is a Law Firm up here that runs radio commercials (Ward Murdies and Associates) here is a quote for you to ponder from one of those commercials.

"People call us asking about a fist car for their teens, should they get the fuel economical compact, or the 1972 pickup tuck? Though fuel economy is important, it has been our experience that when that compact meets the pickup, it is usually the truck that wins..."

Good luck with your decision, I know only sever greed would coax me into parting with mine.

[65Custom]

Alan it is a hard decisions to make but one I know you would regret, heck I would regret you selling it, after all the hard work you have put into making what it is today, and then your daughters growing up around it as you were building the truck, I'm sure they have fond memories of helping you out in some way while it was being built, my father had one of these trucks when I was child and I have so many fond memories of it when I was kid that I fell in love with it, I really wish I had that truck today and is why I am building my own now. I told my son that if I do ever get it finished and pass it on to him that he can never sell it.

Don't sell it store it away if need be and if not drive it and have fun with it, one of your daughters will surely be wanting to drive it and if not im sure they would love one of Alan's classic creations you build just for them.

KEEP IT!!!! It's Paid for and that means a lot in todays Economy

[TJ's Chevy]

I agree with all those who are saying keep it! You will regret it if you sell the rig, and after you have done so much work on it? You've had alot of fun and done a really great job with it! I would say it would be a shame to see it sold. But also like said it is your truck and if you find it best to part with it then that's fine to! But do please take the time to think on it. It would be sad for it to be no longer known as Alan's Classic. T.J.

[Ta2Don]

Congrats on the decision being out of the way!

[Ta2Don]

Thanks for the tip on fixing runs…

[Alan's Classic]

On my way to look at my next project for myself. If its not a rust bucket it will be a great deal. Shannon and I saw it one day and then I saw it on Craigslist.

[Ta2Don]

Nice!!!

[Alan's Classic]

I shook hands on it tonight. No money has changed hands. He said he didn't need any. He has already removed the ad and come to find out I know his possible future step mom. She was at the house.

It has the typical rust door bottoms, rockers, floors, fenders and inner fenders. Even with the rust I believe I got a great deal. I won't disclose the price yet til I get it home.

Closing the deal Saturday.

It's a 1968 C30 wrecker. Oh and it's orange.

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I shook hands on it tonight. No money has changed hands. He said he didn't need any. He has already removed the ad and come to find out I know his possible future step mom. She was at the house.

It has the typical rust door bottoms, rockers, floors, fenders and inner fenders. Even with the rust I believe I got a great deal. I won't disclose the price yet til I get it home.

Closing the deal Saturday.

It's a 1968 C30 wrecker. Oh and it's orange.

Congrats, hope it all goes through! Looking forward to the pics. So, you gonna build a tow rig for yourself, or is it gonna be a flip?

[Bomp]

I take it that the "Wrecker" (good name by the way) is getting the LS?

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I shook hands on it tonight. No money has changed hands. He said he didn't need any. He has already removed the ad and come to find out I know his possible future step mom. She was at the house.

It has the typical rust door bottoms, rockers, floors, fenders and inner fenders. Even with the rust I believe I got a great deal. I won't disclose the price yet til I get it home.

Closing the deal Saturday.

It's a 1968 C30 wrecker. Oh and it's orange.

Cool !!
So I wont be the only Tow Trucker around here any more !!
Cannot wait to see photos of it.

[Ta2Don]

I had forgotten all about the wrecker hunt...
Looking forward to Pics when you get it home...

Sounds like a Great Thanksgiving to me...

[Strodder]

[Alan's Classic]

I don't want to post pics til it's mine Dennis

I'm thinking of doing an LS in it Greg. I'd like to get everything run in it first.

[flashed]

Cant wait to see the next one ,especially since its an orange Wrecker ,I like orange and wreckers.

[Alan's Classic]

[lowlife4life]

I sure hope that is to hold us off till you get home. Very cool

[flashed]

What a tease ,but I like what I see . So what are your plans for it ?

[Alan's Classic]

[Ta2Don]

New Toy!!!
Nice Score Brother!!!