Notices
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Fat Fendered and Classic Ford Trucks

Progress ... hanging sheetmetal!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 1, 2014 | 08:20 PM
  #1741  
Jolly Roger Joe's Avatar
Jolly Roger Joe
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,599
Likes: 34
From: Rockingham, VA
Everything is coming up roses. Say, maybe I should write a song!
 
Reply
Old May 1, 2014 | 09:04 PM
  #1742  
bobbytnm's Avatar
bobbytnm
Roast em' if you got 'em
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,980
Likes: 9,824
From: Rio Rancho, NM
Club FTE Gold Member
Keith,

That's great that he knows the truck. Let his boy wail on the siren in the 4th of July parade and you'll be all set.

Bobby
 
Reply
Old May 1, 2014 | 09:10 PM
  #1743  
underthebridgejim's Avatar
underthebridgejim
FTE fan
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,674
Likes: 11
From: paradise, northern calif.
Club FTE Gold Member
So sorry to hear of your Dads health issues. I hope he is more comfortable with professional help.
 
Reply
Old May 5, 2014 | 08:41 AM
  #1744  
Chicago Fire Patrol's Avatar
Chicago Fire Patrol
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
15 Year Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,432
Likes: 13
Hopefully Joe! I had the truck at a local car show yesterday and got a few leads. One guy has a 6500 sf warehouse and may make some room for me.


Bobby, the siren will be back in service this week!


Thanks Jim. Dad is actually improving. He's gaining weight and doing better!!
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2014 | 01:32 PM
  #1745  
Chicago Fire Patrol's Avatar
Chicago Fire Patrol
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
15 Year Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,432
Likes: 13
I got a call from the guy with the warehouse today. He will make room for me!!!!!!

What a relief!! We agreed on $250 a month. Its 6500 sf and air conditioned to boot!! Even an alarm system! We are going to meet new week to work out the details. Its close to were I store it now. I have not seen it yet. He does have the building up for sale but he told me he is not giving it away and it could take 5 years to sell it. We will go with a month to month lease. I still will keep looking for another place but at least the pressure is off for now. I am borrowing my buddies trailer today to start clearing out the barn. I have accumulated so much stuff over the past 6 years. I need to pick up my compressor and tools etc. I still have 4 of my original widow maker rims and tires. I will bring them to my buddies house for now. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with them.
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2014 | 02:10 PM
  #1746  
51PanelMan's Avatar
51PanelMan
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,669
Likes: 13
From: San Jose, CA
That's great news!! Glad to hear it's working out.
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2014 | 05:17 PM
  #1747  
bobbytnm's Avatar
bobbytnm
Roast em' if you got 'em
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,980
Likes: 9,824
From: Rio Rancho, NM
Club FTE Gold Member
Keith,
I knew something would present itself (I was starting to get worried though)

I'm glad you were able to find a place indoors. I'm sure that's a huge weight off of your shoulders

I think you deserve a celebratory frosty beverage
Bobby
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2014 | 05:24 PM
  #1748  
Harrier's Avatar
Harrier
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Shutterbug
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 9,669
Likes: 1,249
From: Jefferson City, MO
That's great news! I delighted you found something that will work.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old May 6, 2014 | 07:15 PM
  #1749  
Chicago Fire Patrol's Avatar
Chicago Fire Patrol
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
15 Year Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,432
Likes: 13
Thanks guys! What a huge relief .... Dad is doing better and a place to store the truck! He has a 54 1 ton Chevy panel painted red & black and its from Illinois. I should of taken a picture as we were parked back to back. Two Chicago rigs. I am still going ahead with the ad in the magazine to see if anything else comes up.
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2014 | 07:21 PM
  #1750  
Moe Craig's Avatar
Moe Craig
Cargo Master
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,426
Likes: 48
From: Hot AZ (Phoenix Valley)
Club FTE Silver Member

Cool!! Great news!
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2014 | 07:57 PM
  #1751  
firstrider's Avatar
firstrider
Logistics Pro
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,773
Likes: 169
From: Pt.St.Lucie , Fla.
Club FTE Silver Member

Keith ,great news . Good for you !! Your truck is going to love the AC .
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2014 | 08:24 PM
  #1752  
Chicago Fire Patrol's Avatar
Chicago Fire Patrol
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
15 Year Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,432
Likes: 13
Thanks guys! I'll shoot some pics of the building next week.
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2014 | 10:07 PM
  #1753  
Jolly Roger Joe's Avatar
Jolly Roger Joe
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,599
Likes: 34
From: Rockingham, VA
Keith, this is great news!

And air conditioned. Your truck is going to get spoiled....

I'd like to see a pic of the two trucks also.
 
Reply
Old May 13, 2014 | 02:26 PM
  #1754  
Chicago Fire Patrol's Avatar
Chicago Fire Patrol
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
15 Year Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,432
Likes: 13
Thanks Joe. I will get the pic soon. I was supposed to get together with the warehouse owner today but we rescheduled for Thursday. I did get the address and took a ride over. It only has one bay door so I am concerned about where he is going to put me. Will I be in back with other vehicles in front of me that will have to be moved or will I be in front and the truck will have to be moved to get other cars out?? Not sure which way it will be. Not crazy about them having to move the truck when I'm not there. I peeked thru the heavily tinted windows and saw it was filled up with cars and stuff. I get the whole story on Thursday. Maybe this might be a temporary stop until something better comes along. The ad in my community magazine is still a go and will be out in a few weeks so we will see what happens. Its still a nice building in the back of a big warehouse compound. I hate to sound negative but it was not what I expected. Here is a exterior pic of the place. It is the bay on the left. You can see the for sale sign on the entry door.

 
Reply
Old May 15, 2014 | 03:52 PM
  #1755  
Chicago Fire Patrol's Avatar
Chicago Fire Patrol
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
15 Year Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,432
Likes: 13
Met with the owner this morning. I was way off on the square footage. Its only 1750sf and I thought it was 6500. Its a nice place and I can work on it there if I want (has a nice ventilation system in place). What I'm not crazy about is that the truck will be by the bay door and they will have to move it when they get their vehicles out! They have some really nice cars as you can see by the pic. I really like the corvette as it reminds me of the 66 I once owner. Whats partially shown is a 58 Chevy Impala/Biscayne. It mostly original including the interior.
The building has a nice bathroom too! We"ll see how it goes!!
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:14 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE