Climberdad
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Kens 50 PU
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Great looking truck, Bruce! Love the "Farm Truck" tags too!
GrandpaGlenn0
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WOW, You've got that baby looking great! Glad that the brake advice helped -- these guys are a terrific source of info, aren't they?
1952Bowtie
Member
Looking good!
Nice job Bruce! You certainly have gotten it cleaned up pretty darn nice in a pretty short period of time.
Bob
Nice job Bruce! You certainly have gotten it cleaned up pretty darn nice in a pretty short period of time.
Bob
Zig
Member
OUTSTANDING!!!! (BTW, I now have "picture-posting envy"!)
Drive that baby! Then drive it a bit more for all of us whose trucks are in pieces!
Drive that baby! Then drive it a bit more for all of us whose trucks are in pieces!
joe231
Member
Wow, That truck looks sweet!
Can you tell me what years the "Advance Design" mantra covers?
I don't have one of these but I am a definite admirer.
Hope I don't get whooped for being in the wrong forum
Thanks, joe
Can you tell me what years the "Advance Design" mantra covers?
I don't have one of these but I am a definite admirer.
Hope I don't get whooped for being in the wrong forum
Thanks, joe
Climberdad
Member
Kens 50 PU
Member
We'd never whoop you!
Joe, we're a proud bunch! We love it when someone says-Wow, now that's a cool truck! The Advance Design era started in mid '47 and went through early '55.
BTW, I'm pretty fond of '60-66 PU's!!
Wow, That truck looks sweet!
Can you tell me what years the "Advance Design" mantra covers?
I don't have one of these but I am a definite admirer.
Hope I don't get whooped for being in the wrong forum
Thanks, joe
Joe, we're a proud bunch! We love it when someone says-Wow, now that's a cool truck! The Advance Design era started in mid '47 and went through early '55.
BTW, I'm pretty fond of '60-66 PU's!!
Climberdad
Member
Wow, That truck looks sweet!
Can you tell me what years the "Advance Design" mantra covers?
I don't have one of these but I am a definite admirer.
Hope I don't get whooped for being in the wrong forum
Thanks, joe
Joe,
Thank you. Your comments mean a lot. I love all of the old vehicles. You know the bottom line is that each of us put our time, talent and heart into these old things. I see a kid driving a dropped down car or truck and even though that is not my preference I truly admire their effort. Therefore it's not the vehicle - it's what we put into it.
Zig
Member
Look into the light...
A young man on the tailgate of an old, beautiful, well-done AD. The low evening light shouting out to our nearness of our own last evening. Does anyone ever think of the kicks the designer(s) might have had when they came up with the design we all have an infinity for? Could they see this in their minds? A child and his proud papa~ camera in hand. A picture for us to look at and think about what was important in life. Something new and shiny? Or something solid and designed with "art" in mind? What will last? Love for art? Tell me which is which. The young man? Or is it the truck he's sitting on? (or both~)
Thank you for the GREAT photos, Bruce! Too cool!
A young man on the tailgate of an old, beautiful, well-done AD. The low evening light shouting out to our nearness of our own last evening. Does anyone ever think of the kicks the designer(s) might have had when they came up with the design we all have an infinity for? Could they see this in their minds? A child and his proud papa~ camera in hand. A picture for us to look at and think about what was important in life. Something new and shiny? Or something solid and designed with "art" in mind? What will last? Love for art? Tell me which is which. The young man? Or is it the truck he's sitting on? (or both~)
Thank you for the GREAT photos, Bruce! Too cool!
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Yes , Zig
They most certainly did ~ just take a look at any of the old ads for AD era trucks that were produced - they're all full of colors and happy , hard working people who know The War is over and prosperity lies ahead ~ of course it is ! they're driving the best trucks GM has made yet ! . hard work is the key to the American Dream , all this and oh so much more is plainly visable in AD sales literature....
-Nate
Zig Askes :
Does anyone ever think of the kicks the designer(s) might have had when they came up with the design we all have an infinity for? Could they see this in their minds? A child and his proud papa~ camera in hand. A picture for us to look at and think about what was important in life. Something new and shiny? Or something solid and designed with "art" in mind? What will last?
They most certainly did ~ just take a look at any of the old ads for AD era trucks that were produced - they're all full of colors and happy , hard working people who know The War is over and prosperity lies ahead ~ of course it is ! they're driving the best trucks GM has made yet ! . hard work is the key to the American Dream , all this and oh so much more is plainly visable in AD sales literature....
-Nate
Zig Askes :
Does anyone ever think of the kicks the designer(s) might have had when they came up with the design we all have an infinity for? Could they see this in their minds? A child and his proud papa~ camera in hand. A picture for us to look at and think about what was important in life. Something new and shiny? Or something solid and designed with "art" in mind? What will last?
A Happy Man Indeed !
Bruce ~ that picture is *so* great , it looks like a sales ad for a 53 year old truck.....
Be proud , this is your moment , take much pleasure in the time you spend with your son , he'll grow up in an eyeblink , I know this . you will treasure this picture in years to come , trust me ~ I have a very few of my son with me or one of my old clunkers , precious memories indeed
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-Nate
Bruce ~ that picture is *so* great , it looks like a sales ad for a 53 year old truck.....
Be proud , this is your moment , take much pleasure in the time you spend with your son , he'll grow up in an eyeblink , I know this . you will treasure this picture in years to come , trust me ~ I have a very few of my son with me or one of my old clunkers , precious memories indeed
.-Nate
My son and I took it down to the Cabelas in Fort Worth this afternoon. 60 mph is a stretch... He "needed" a new pocket knife - like the one I have... Got home and we spent some time on the tail gate carving... I am a very happy man!
TEST For Joe : Whoopa$$ , Y/N ?
O.K. Joe ;
Lesse if you're good enouh to join this august group :
Do you like old trucks ? Y/N
Do you own an old GM truck ? Y/N
Do you like to drive , ride in or on , work with old trucks ? Y/N
YOU PASS !
Welcome , pull up a seat and set a spell , WELCOME , brother .
-Nate
O.K. Joe ;
Lesse if you're good enouh to join this august group :
Do you like old trucks ? Y/N
Do you own an old GM truck ? Y/N
Do you like to drive , ride in or on , work with old trucks ? Y/N
YOU PASS !
Welcome , pull up a seat and set a spell , WELCOME , brother .
-Nate
Wow, That truck looks sweet!
Can you tell me what years the "Advance Design" mantra covers?
I don't have one of these but I am a definite admirer.
Hope I don't get whooped for being in the wrong forum
Thanks, joe
Zig
Member
I _had_ a '64...
If these trucks look right to you, you'll be back... showing us pictures and asking questions about your new baby!
No "whooping" here~ just a thank you and a welcome! We understand.
Wow, That truck looks sweet!
Can you tell me what years the "Advance Design" mantra covers?
I don't have one of these but I am a definite admirer.
Hope I don't get whooped for being in the wrong forum
Thanks, joe
If these trucks look right to you, you'll be back... showing us pictures and asking questions about your new baby!
No "whooping" here~ just a thank you and a welcome! We understand.
joe231
Member
Thanks guys!
Nate, definite Yes to all of the above questions!!
I appreciate the welcome!!
Some fine lookers here
GM hasn't Made a truck yet that I don't at least like, let alone LOVE
Nate, definite Yes to all of the above questions!!
I appreciate the welcome!!
Some fine lookers here
GM hasn't Made a truck yet that I don't at least like, let alone LOVE