Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

[Black_Sheep]

So the public debut of the truck turned out better than I could have ever anticipated. I met a bunch of cool car people, answered so many questions and had a great time showing off the truck. The most commonly asked question was about the color. I also had a couple guys make offers on the truck, which I politely declined. When it was all said and done, the '58 ended up winning in the "Late Truck" class, which was really gratifying after 3 years of late nights and weekends out in the garage.

Before announcing the awards for Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Engineered, Best of Show, etc... the host club, The Gopher State Timing Association called me up for the John & Marge Foster Memorial Award. Out of respect for the Fosters, I later contacted the GSTA to find out about the Foster's story. I wanted to understand the significance of the award. This was their response;

John Foster was the "founding father" of Gopher State Timing Association and was President for many years. John & Marge went on to manage Minnesota Dragways for many years. Marge was always by John's side. They tragically died together. Since their death we annually give this award in their names to the winner of the vehicle GSTA members would most want to take home from the show. This award is voted on by GSTA members in attendance at the car show...WELL DONE

I have a fair number of plaques and trophies from car shows over the years, but the Foster Memorial Trophy is the most meaningful recognition I have ever received. An award bestowed by a group of folks that I have always admired and respected. What a cool way to roll out a new build...

[NorCalGal]

Wow! Congrats on a well deserved awards.

[joedoh]

amazing! congrats, your truck is gorgeous!

[oldman3]

Congrats, more to come I'm sure...Jim

[Indian113]

You did a Fine Job at the Show. I feel that you deserve everything you was awarded.

[Black_Sheep]

At the first outdoor show of the season a couple weeks ago. The more miles I put on the truck, the better it runs. I've been fine tuning the trans kickdown and adjustable modulator, I finally got the WOT 1-2 upshift to happen at about 40mph. Also, the minor leak that developed in the power steering pump during the build apparently healed itself. I was hoping it would...

[dug224]

Revisited your entire thread. Your attention to detail and your craftsman ship are awe inspiring.

[oldman3]

Mark, congrats on the TOTM, well deserved...Jim

[Indian113]

Congrats Mark! You have a beautiful Truck , plus it's very well built.

[Black_Sheep]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Mark, congrats on the TOTM, well deserved...Jim

Thanks for mentioning it Jim, I wasn't aware that I got TOTM. My Mom passed away on Memorial Day weekend and I haven't checked in here for a while.

Very cool!

[idbeast]

Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Thanks for mentioning it Jim, I wasn't aware that I got TOTM. My Mom passed away on Memorial Day weekend and I haven't checked in here for a while.

Very cool!

Mark, I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Jim W

[Black_Sheep]

Originally Posted by idbeast

Mark, I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Jim W

I appreciate it Jim

[oldman3]

Mark, sorry for your loss...Jim

[Black_Sheep]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Mark, sorry for your loss...Jim

Thanks Jim

[Black_Sheep]

At the 1st North St Paul cruise of the season.

[Black_Sheep]

Cops-N-Rodders Show at Norm's TIre

[Black_Sheep]

MSRA Back to the 50's Weekend

[oldman3]

Mark, congrats on the Top 100, that's a great honor, especially out of 10,000 plus rides...Jim

[Black_Sheep]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Mark, congrats on the Top 100, that's a great honor, especially out of 10,000 plus rides...Jim

They pick 10 cars at 10 different shows to get the top 100. They picked 10 cars out of almost 12,000 cars at Back to the 50’s and the truck was one of them. Hundreds if not thousands were nicer than mine, so I’m not really sure how it could happen. Crazy...

[Black_Sheep]

Check out #10

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/2019...p-100-winners/

[oldman3]

Nice Mark...Jim

[Black_Sheep]

Street Machine Nationals 2019 in St Paul, Mn

[oldman3]

Cool...Jim

[slammed57]

sorry to here about your mom, I'll be prayin for you all

[Black_Sheep]

Best non Olds at the Oldsmobile Club of Minnesota's annual car show.