Monday, April 23, 2012

Bringing Her Home

The adventure begins. I purchased a 1959 Chevy Apache Step Side Short Box. I live in central Iowa and traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma to pick it up. I borrowed a buddies race car trailer and my friend Robert was kind enough to go along and help.

Robert is on the left and Gary, the previous owner of this fine truck, is on the right.

Loaded up and ready to go. Not pictured is all three of us struggling with a cheap Harbor Freight come-along pulling the truck up the ramps.

That's me on the left - a little dirty from the loading but the smile says it all!

The pick up box had a few items headed to the dumpster.

Getting ready to unload into it's new home.


Angela, Gary's daughter is the one who posted the Craigslist ad for her dad. They were both really nice and helpful. Gary was only the second owner of the truck and he bought it in 1975.

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7 comments:

  1. Brad NorgaardApril 28, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    Kewl stuff brother. I'll be following along. Git r done

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  2. Brad NorgaardApril 28, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    BTW - what's with the guitar case? Did you swap him straight up for one of your creations?

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    1. UnknownApril 30, 2012 at 7:48 AM

      Gary's wife got this Harmony guitar new back in the late 50's / early 60's and he wanted us to see it. It was in really nice condition.

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  3. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    This post / blog makes me so happy! Seeing this truck go was emotional but I knew the match was made in heaven lol!!! Best of luck Barry, was a pleasure meeting you and Robert! Stay in touch.... CH�� (Angela)

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  4. UnknownApril 30, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Hi Angela,
    I'm already having a blast working on the truck. Be sure to check back and keep up with the progress. It was a pleasure meeting you and your dad as well! Regards!

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  5. Pennys Streamin ByamMay 1, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Barry!
    Your new truck looks awesome!
    Will you be towing the Airstream with your "new" Chevy?

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    1. UnknownMay 2, 2012 at 6:10 AM

      That is the eventual plan! How is your Airstream coming along?

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