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Old 09-18-2017, 11:01 AM   #1
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Thanks for sharing! Where was the show? I was hoping to make it down to Ottawa for the River Run, but didn't work out this year. Missed the Midwest All Truck Nationals the weekend before too!
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Old 09-18-2017, 04:56 PM   #2
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Thanks for sharing! Where was the show? I was hoping to make it down to Ottawa for the River Run, but didn't work out this year. Missed the Midwest All Truck Nationals the weekend before too!
Outlaw, your welcome. Show was in Cabool, Mo, southern part of the state. I was wanting to go to the all truck nats, but it didn't work out...Jim
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Old 09-18-2017, 08:43 PM   #3
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glad to see your truck out and about! thanks for the pictures!
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Old 09-18-2017, 11:29 PM   #4
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Old 09-18-2017, 09:26 PM   #5
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Hitting the like button. Some great rides there. Thanks for taking the time to share.
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Hitting the like button. Some great rides there. Thanks for taking the time to share.
Hey Doug. Thanks for posting, give me a call when you can...Jim
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Old 09-26-2017, 05:39 PM   #7
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Let's see how do I want to start this off. Oh yeah, today was one of my best days lately. As most of you know my wife Aggie, has been in a nursing home for the last 2-1/2 yrs., I see her everyday, but today was special.

With the help of her nurse and CNA's we were able to get her in my roadster pickup. Wasn't sure if the Hoyer lift would clear everything, but it did. As a matter of fact, it was easier that I thought it would be. So I plan on doing this more, maybe this year, but for sure in the spring when it's a little cooler.

So after she was in the truck we went and visited some friends, then went to lunch at Sonic drive inn. After lunch we came to the house for her to see the dogs, and what Mark was working on. Then visit a few more friends, and a nice drive down some winding roads. Enjoying ourself, but it was 87 out today and she was getting hot, so we had to cut it short (we were out for about 3 hrs) and take her back. She was so happy to get out and enjoy the ride.

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Pic 1 Aggie in the Hoyer lift going in.
Pic 2 Putting her in the seat.
Pic 3 Here she is with my and crying, cause she's so happy to ride in the truck again, after so many years.
Pic 4 Lunch as Sonic.

I know this isn't truck related, but it shows how close we come with our rides and what it means to enjoy them with someone you Love...Jim
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Old 09-26-2017, 06:29 PM   #8
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jeeze louise man I am crying on a tuesday. what a world.


I hope I am half the husband to my wife that you are to yours jim.


great pictures to document it all too!
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Old 09-26-2017, 06:51 PM   #9
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jeeze louise man I am crying on a tuesday. what a world.


I hope I am half the husband to my wife that you are to yours jim.


great pictures to document it all too!
Exceedingly few are half the husband Jim is proven to be by these photos.

My hat's off to you Jim for being the human that you are. If there's a "big book" up there somewhere your reward is assured.
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Me Too! rain drops trickle down my cheeks, Aggie looks pretty GOOD sitting in that Truck. So glad you can do this I'm betting she still has a Smile Ear to Ear. By the way looks like your dropping a few pounds what's your secret?
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Old 09-26-2017, 08:46 PM   #11
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These are great pic's Jim......So glad you two!!
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Great idea Jim! What a fun and special way to spend the day together. Good to see you both enjoying!
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Thanks for sharing! Glad you two were able to share the pickup together!
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jeeze louise man I am crying on a tuesday. what a world.


I hope I am half the husband to my wife that you are to yours jim.


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Exceedingly few are half the husband Jim is proven to be by these photos.

My hat's off to you Jim for being the human that you are. If there's a "big book" up there somewhere your reward is assured.
Thanks joedoh and Dan. To me it's just being a husband, I know in my heart, that if I were in her place, she would be right there. I guess we were just made for each other.

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Me Too! rain drops trickle down my cheeks, Aggie looks pretty GOOD sitting in that Truck. So glad you can do this I'm betting she still has a Smile Ear to Ear. By the way looks like your dropping a few pounds what's your secret?
Thanks Ray, she was just so happy to be going someplace other than a doctor visit. When I took here back, she just cried and said she was so happy. Made my day. I'm trying to stay below 200, just don't eat as much and work out a little.


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Great idea Jim! What a fun and special way to spend the day together. Good to see you both enjoying!
Thanks Doug, my best to you and Cindy, another great couple.

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Thanks for sharing! Glad you two were able to share the pickup together!
Thank you. She used to go with me alot, until her illness. I will diffently do this again.

Thanks you ALL so much...Jim
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W O W, that brought back a lot of memories to me with my mom !
Those pics will last a life time
The memories will last forever Jim
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Jim

Good on ya, you are a man among men, unfortunately our current society is full of excuses to throw away love one. I showed this to my spouse and we both shed a few tears. Your a great man, I hope to be as good as you in the future..

Wow Wow Wow. Good on ya.

Great truck stellar.

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Oh my!! Yes it really is amazing how things like your truck have such an imprint on our lives. You have an awesome relationship, so nice to see. I hope I have that kind of bond when I get older.
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This is how it should be, love in good and bad times.
Great to see you both enyoing the ride!!
Keep making these memories!
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Jim

Good on ya, you are a man among men, unfortunately our current society is full of excuses to throw away love one. I showed this to my spouse and we both shed a few tears. Your a great man, I hope to be as good as you in the future..

Wow Wow Wow. Good on ya.

Great truck stellar.

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Hey guys, can't put to words how great it makes me feel, that all of you have responded to this. All I can say is I never knew years ago, that I would step-up when the time came. I know in my heart that each of you would do the same. We just have to deal with LIFE, as it is pushed toward us. God bless all of you, and I appreciate every word...Jim
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Thanks for sharing your story...Very cool.

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Strong work, both on the truck and in life. You are an inspiration. Keep up the good work.
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You are a hell of a man. By the way it is a truck story, the human beings behind them are important also. Good man.
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Awesome! Reading this made my day.
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