Vintage trucks: A minor rant

[74"Twinkie"]

Originally Posted by CrawfordGene

Seems like Dagmars for a 50+ year car should sag a bit to be period appropriate.

Thanks Gene, I needed a good laugh.
Also, well said Barry. Hope to see you at the rally in Mission B.C. in June.

Here's a before and after of my pride and joy. (Sorry for those who have seen it time and again). I tried to keep the exterior as period as possible, but trying to make it a tow vehicle and daily driver took some extensive modifications. Keep the pictures coming, I love to see them. Dennis

[3Ms75Argosy]

OMG! Is that an old Suburban? You've done a beautiful job on both it and the Argy!! Two thumbs up for me!

Did you use a new chassis for the Sub? How'd you put windows in? I've seen many a panel truck thinking "that would be cool for a family..." but no windows. How'd you make the posts, windows, and such?
Marc

[newroswell]

Originally Posted by 3Ms75Argosy

OMG! Is that an old Suburban? You've done a beautiful job on both it and the Argy!! Two thumbs up for me!

Did you use a new chassis for the Sub? How'd you put windows in? I've seen many a panel truck thinking "that would be cool for a family..." but no windows. How'd you make the posts, windows, and such?
Marc

OMG, tell me about that GMC!

[74"Twinkie"]

Originally Posted by newroswell

OMG, tell me about that GMC!

The GMC started its life as a Suburban, but a PO sheet metaled over the windows. I put the body on a 1982 GMC Suburban chassis. It's a 1/2ton 2-wheel drive with a 6.2 liter Diesel and runs 75% of the time on used vegetable oil.

[Jaxon]

Originally Posted by 74"Twinkie"

Here's a before and after of my pride and joy. (Sorry for those who have seen it time and again). I tried to keep the exterior as period as possible, but trying to make it a tow vehicle and daily driver took some extensive modifications. Keep the pictures coming, I love to see them. Dennis

Wow! Beautiful restoration on both Argosy & Suburban (or SirBurpin' as my nephew called 'em)... Great colors, too. Well done, Dennis.

[jdthor]

My car, a 51 Merc first sold in November 1950. I was four months old.

This car is absolutely stock, runs like a champ. Just yesterday two strangers stopped me to ask about it, which always starts a "good old days" conversation.

[RedSHED]

Neat thread. Thanks for posting the pics!

A few days late, but I'll offer this nugget:
However one may feel about it, a chopped and lowered classic is in someone's driveway or garage, not the crusher.