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It's been far too long since I have been active in posting here and I hope to change that.
Work, kids in travel water polo, other non-Bronco projects, and work have been steadily ramping up and are busy as ever. But, and a big but, I still have time for more projects and more cars.
This one is special to me. I first saw this truck in 1984 across the street from my mom's house in Carson City. The owner Fred knew I was in love with the truck because I always told him a wanted to buy it. His answer was always, nope, this goes to my grandson. Fast forward to late 2017. Mom passes away and my brother and I go to the old neighborhood to see mom's house. Well, holy shit Fred's truck was still there...in the same parking spot. We knocked on the door and Fred answered, now in his 80s. Fred bought the truck from his dad who bought it new...and who also lived next door.
After a long visit, I asked to buy the truck. He again said nope, my grandson gets it when I pass through the pearly gates. I said no problem. We all hugged and left but not before I left my number and my offer amount. 6 months later he called and asked me if I wanted to buy the truck. Well, obviously I said YES, but why not your grandson? He said his grandson shit in his own nest one too many times. I didn't ask questions and said I'll be there next week! I love this truck....and would probably sell the broncos before this goes.
1971 F100 Short Bed 4x4
360 2bbl NP 435/Dana 21
Manual steering, manual brakes.
104k miles
Green interior
Work, kids in travel water polo, other non-Bronco projects, and work have been steadily ramping up and are busy as ever. But, and a big but, I still have time for more projects and more cars.
This one is special to me. I first saw this truck in 1984 across the street from my mom's house in Carson City. The owner Fred knew I was in love with the truck because I always told him a wanted to buy it. His answer was always, nope, this goes to my grandson. Fast forward to late 2017. Mom passes away and my brother and I go to the old neighborhood to see mom's house. Well, holy shit Fred's truck was still there...in the same parking spot. We knocked on the door and Fred answered, now in his 80s. Fred bought the truck from his dad who bought it new...and who also lived next door.
After a long visit, I asked to buy the truck. He again said nope, my grandson gets it when I pass through the pearly gates. I said no problem. We all hugged and left but not before I left my number and my offer amount. 6 months later he called and asked me if I wanted to buy the truck. Well, obviously I said YES, but why not your grandson? He said his grandson shit in his own nest one too many times. I didn't ask questions and said I'll be there next week! I love this truck....and would probably sell the broncos before this goes.
1971 F100 Short Bed 4x4
360 2bbl NP 435/Dana 21
Manual steering, manual brakes.
104k miles
Green interior
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