Tootsie build for my mother with cancer

[superflysteiny]

I never thought doing a new interior would be so tough. I am really excited with how the truck is coming out. The guys from Marquez have been working there tails off and we are getting closure. I am not sure I will make the Del Mar show but I will still be going down there

[NoNeck]

Hi Eric -

Keep the truck. My mom purchased the car in the photo new in April 1966. It was her pride and joy. After experiencing several strokes and complications from congestive heart failure in the late '90s, she gave me the car. A few months later, we lost her.

Now, whenever she is on my mind, I just fire up her car, roll the windows down and drive... to no particular destination. I feel closer to her by just touching the steering wheel. Notice the front license plate.

We are praying for you and your family.

POP

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by NoNeck

Hi Eric -

Keep the truck. My mom purchased the car in the photo new in April 1966. It was her pride and joy. After experiencing several strokes and complications from congestive heart failure in the late '90s, she gave me the car. A few months later, we lost her.

Now, whenever she is on my mind, I just fire up her car, roll the windows down and drive... to no particular destination. I feel closer to her by just touching the steering wheel. Notice the front license plate.

We are praying for you and your family.

POP

Thank you pop that is an awesome story. I am glad to see that you still have your moms car. I am going to keep the truck I am so excited to get it done.

[superflysteiny]

Hay guys check out this project. This is for a great cause. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=tdave00

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Hay guys check out this project. This is for a great cause. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=tdave00

Thanks you Eric for your support!

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Thanks you Eric for your support!

your welcome shoot me a list of things you need if I have it I will mail it to you

[Rusbuilt]

I'll get one together for you sir! Thank you!

[superflysteiny]

No problem Rus

[Rich916]

Great build Eric, I hope all works out brother. Haven’t seen the truck but I did see your bed at Rowe's a few months ago.

[superflysteiny]

Come over anytime

[Kyle@FTP]

Eric, Are you headed to goodguys San Diego next weekend? with or without Tootsie.

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by Kyle@FTP

Eric, Are you headed to goodguys San Diego next weekend? with or without Tootsie.

Yes but no tootsie

[jlsanborn]

Can't wait to see the new interior! Any progress on the bike or trailer?

[Kyle@FTP]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Yes but no tootsie

If you have any XXL black tshirts left and dont mid tossing them in ill gladly pick them up from you.

[superflysteiny]

So I heard there was some drama on my thread. That's crazy. I just wanted you guys to no I asked about selling the truck because I respect all of your opinions. I by no means was trying to rub it in anyone's face. So if I offended anyone I am sorry. I am not rich but I feel like I have been successful in life for as young as I am. So I am sorry for what I said that caused havoc. I would never try to rub anything in your guys face it's just not my style.

[sduckworth13]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

So I heard there was some drama on my thread. That's crazy. I just wanted you guys to no I asked about selling the truck because I respect all of your opinions. I by no means was trying to rub it in anyone's face. So if I offended anyone I am sorry. I am not rich but I feel like I have been successful in life for as young as I am. So I am sorry for what I said that caused havoc. I would never try to rub anything in your guys face it's just not my style.

We all know your a great person. I have personally read where you've extended a offer to help guys out with a paint jobs and I'm sure there is countless other times you've helped people out we never read about here on the forum. Your builds kept me coming back to the forum when I first signed up and as time went on I've got to know and meet a lot of members that share the same passions for these trucks. I would say your definitely a ambassador for these trucks and you've probably have unknowingly sold more products for 67-72 Chevy trucks than you even can imagine just because of the high quality builds you put out. I'm sorry about you mother and wish the best for you and your family. Keep on trucking.

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by sduckworth13

We all know your a great person. I have personally read where you've extended a offer to help guys out with a paint jobs and I'm sure there is countless other times you've helped people out we never read about here on the forum. Your builds kept me coming back to the forum when I first signed up and as time went on I've got to know and meet a lot of members that share the same passions for these trucks. I would say your definitely a ambassador for these trucks and you've probably have unknowingly sold more products for 67-72 Chevy trucks than you even can imagine just because of the high quality builds you put out. I'm sorry about you mother and wish the best for you and your family. Keep on trucking.

Thanks I really appreciate the kind words. I would help any of you guys if you needed me. I love these trucks and the people that I have meet through these trucks are the best.

[litew8]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

So I heard there was some drama on my thread. That's crazy. I just wanted you guys to no I asked about selling the truck because I respect all of your opinions. I by no means was trying to rub it in anyone's face. So if I offended anyone I am sorry. I am not rich but I feel like I have been successful in life for as young as I am. So I am sorry for what I said that caused havoc. I would never try to rub anything in your guys face it's just not my style.

I have no idea where this is coming from or why. I think I was the only one that suggested selling it. I didn't take anything the wrong way, except it seemed like your mind was set before asking the question.

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by litew8

I have no idea where this is coming from or why. I think I was the only one that suggested selling it. I didn't take anything the wrong way, except it seemed like your mind was set before asking the question.

there were a bunch of posts removed because of drama....he wasn't speaking to you...

[litew8]

Sorry and thanks. I had no idea. I remove my sub to this thread each time after posting due to: too much mail.

[superflysteiny]

I have not been up to Grassvally were it is being built. But it will be done for Sema.

[jus2qwk]

Eric you do amazing work. in my eyes you set the bar for the c10 world. tootsie and pops truck are both pieces of art.. I just wish they were on the east coast so I could see them.

[superflysteiny]

Thank you. Fly out to Texas next yr. I plan on attending some goodguys shows.

[c10seconds]

Im anxious to see the new interior. After seeing your truck at sema, I thought the interior looked amazing. I cant imagine it looking any better but im sure you will make it happen. Truck is so sweet!

[mx289]

Hi Eric.
Very sorry to hear about your mom.Stay strong.Positivity helps alot.I went through this with my mom 10 yrs ago.

And i say good for you,if someone offered 150k for your truck.Just shows how good you are at,what you do.Not many people can turn our trucks into something like that.Kudos to you sir.

As far as selling it,do what your heart tells you to do.You'll know what the right desicion is.