It is home!

[mmiddle]

With mixed emotions I brought home my '70 and '64 today.
My friend Jimmy that gave me both trucks has been in poor health for some time. Last week he got very sick and his wife took him to the ER. He had pneumonia. That Monday Two weeks ago the Doctors discovered he was eat up with lung cancer and bone cancer and found an aneurism in his lower abdomen. They did surgery Monday morning to fix the aneurism but he has not recovered. Unfortunately he is not expected to make the night.

I bought the trucks home today under request from him that I have them before he passes. So, YES I am so excited to have my '70 and '64 at home, but I am also sad at the loss of a kindred spirit. I did have the privilege of Baptizing him last year in the Lord. (I am a Preacher). So I am also excited to see another Saint being called home. Jimmy, You will be missed, but your trucks will live on.
Gentlemen, I introduce Peggy (the '70) and Jimmy (the '64).

[mmiddle]

Here is the '64

[67_C-30]

So sorry to hear about your friend. As you definitely know, he will be in a better place soon. I'm sure he'll look down and love to see you tickering with those old trucks. That '70 looks all there and pretty decent.

[mmiddle]

Thank you 67....Both trucks are complete. About 10 years ago, before he was injured in an accident he had started restoring the '64. The front clip was sitting in his shop in primer. The '70 had been sitting in that spot since 1986.

[swamp rat]

Maybe when you get them restored the trucks can sport something to memorialize Jimmy on the glove box or somewhere. Heartfelt story behind the trucks, it makes them that much more special.

[SuperC10Tex]

Not only are you granting one of his wishes, you also played a part in him following our Lord and Savior!

"Drench my soul
As mercy and grace unfold
I hunger and thirst
I hunger and thirst

With arms stretched wide
I know You hear my cry
Speak to me now
Speak to me now

I surrender
I surrender
I wanna know You more
I wanna know You more"

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Said a prayer for all of you.

[flashed]

Sorry to hear about your friends health issues ,I have a friend that is going through brain cancer ,he is a local engine builder ,my prayers go out to both of them.

[mmiddle]

Thanks guys This board and its members are awesome!
Jimmy passed last night just before midnight.

He was more attached to the '64 that is why its name will be Jimmy. I ask him the other day what color he wanted to paint it and he said Pearl White like the newer Cadillac Silvery-Pearl White. I think I will get it running first... just get it on the road for now.

We also talked about my plans for the '70 and he liked the idea of Hugger Orange and LS power.

Amazing Grace, How Sweet the sound! I know Jimmy is not hurting and he is praising our Lord!

[Evaded]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jimmys family. I was close to death last year around this time, Im grateful that God has given me a second chance at life. Its a great thing your doing man and cant wait to see the truck on the road!

Eric (Evaded)

[Bhelton]

Prayers your way for sure, sad to loose a friend but to know there will be no more pain in heaven. Congrats on the trucks and will be looking forward to progress on them over time
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[primetime]

oh wow, that's a tough pill to swallow. congrats on the trucks but at what a price. it would have been nice to get the 64 earlier so that you had time to fix it up before he passed. but at least you were there for him at the end and that was one his final memories, just as the truck will remind you of him for years to come. good luck on the builds, condolences and congratulations

[flashed]

Sorry to hear of his passing but he is in a better place now and his trucks will live and HE too ,through you .

[mud.man.rj]

I can hardly find words, so glad you were there for him and that you get to finish his trucks, will mean a lot to you when done and cruising. Thankful you were there to guide him home. If we all had a friend like that, he was and is a lucky man.

[desertnick69]

"Thanks guys This board and its members are awesome!
Jimmy passed last night just before midnight"
Very sorry for your loss, (the town is not very big, you have to know every )

Hopefully you can carry on his dream?
God Bless
Nick

[chevy72pu]

The real awesome part of this is that you had a share in his salvation. Getting the trucks is just a sidebar. We all need to remember that he who dies with the most toys, still dies.

[70cst]

Great read and mmiddle ... you and I have more than trucks in common

[draggin49]

May your friend rest in peace, and both those trucks will be a momento/reminder of your friend.im sure he'd be proud of how they turn out.
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[mmiddle]

Well, yesterday I learned that Jimmy's grandson was wanting the '64 stepper to fix up. I think this afternoon I am going to offer him that truck. I really like the 64 but, I have far to many projects and if his grandson wants it, I think it would be better in his hands than mine. I charrish the truck because of my friendship with Jimmy and that he gave it to me. His grandson will charrish it more than I ever could.

[Mr Chevorlet]

Your a good man with others in mind, Best wishes he will always be apart of your life with the other truck.

[71nightmoves]

This site and the members continue to amaze in today's times. it offers great advice, stories and friendships. God bless you all and have a safe weekend.

[mmiddle]

Jimmy's Grandson decided to take the truck.
I'm glad that he did, I look forward to seeing a new generation (17)cruising around town in his Grandpa's 50 year old truck.

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Originally Posted by mmiddle

Jimmy's Grandson decided to take the truck.
I'm glad that he did, I look forward to seeing a new generation (17)cruising around town in his Grandpa's 50 year old truck.

Awesome!