John's Old Truck: February 2018

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Still Here!

Please accept my apology for the long period of inactivity here. No excuse, really. Just kept forgetting. I've planned on it a million times, then suddenly a squirrel would run by and I'd be off in another direction...

I've been helping Jason at the shop (Custom Conversions in New Milford, CT), where we'll very soon be swapping in new urethane bushings for the S10 chassis and setting the '49 body on the S10 chassis. I won't be able to do the epic cross country run this year, but the plan is to drive the truck out to our 50th family reunion in Ohio this August. Can't wait to rock the 4.3 liter V6 five speed, with modern suspension, power steering and brakes, heat and AC! It's gonna be a total blast.

Took this photo yesterday morning, to mark 21 days to spring. Then last night I was playing with different effects and came up with the "ink sketch" look, which I like...

Thanks as always for stopping by. See y'all down the road!

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The first phase of a lifelong dream became real on May 30, 2015, when I finally drove this truck for the first time. A single day that made it a great year. The next phase? Getting this dream ride in good enough shape for the epic cross country/Route 66 road trip I've been dreaming about since my teen years. Of course, this goal presents a financial challenge that I could never meet on my own. I would be eternally grateful if you would like to help the cause. The full short story - "John's Old Truck - Living the Dream and Honoring Mom" is available online for $2.99, at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Smashwords.

Please also visit the Tee Public store, where you'll find various images of the truck on shirts in multiple styles and colors, as well as mugs and other items.