The Phoenix Rises

[drivea55]

very nice!

[MikeS.]

Originally Posted by Wrecker55

Next was the motor and tranny install, everything fits nice, bolt the headers together with the exhaust. Did I mention used to go to Saugus Speedway back in the 60s with the wrecker, Dad had a shop in Sylmar, we get in for free and park on the infield for the races, tow the wrecks off the track( no we had to move for the figure 8 races,lol) had some famous drivers on the back of this thing before

I never made it to Saugas but Dad and I traveled allover Nor Cal for the hardtop and stock car races. I prefered the hardtops. I remember 2 drivers, Sargeant and Al Pombo. Dad and Al were friends so we always rooted for him.

I like the"new" truck.

[MikeS.]

Ahh man, wish I had read the whole thing 1st. I'm sorry to hear about your wife. I lost mine in Feb.

[PhoenixRisinggmc]

well hello Wrecker55, my name is terry I have a 1952 GMC that also had the same thing happen to it, a fuel line leak and fire set in from the front bumper to the front door opening. and the time no classic insurance just pl/pd. happened in July 2007 and spent 2 years rebuilding it. will send one pic to show where it is today.

[PhoenixRisinggmc]