My family years, and I mean years ago use to have one that color. Had the big square hood "Explorer" ornament. and the lower white strips.

Also dad had the dealer installed mid ship tank, with the in cab floor valve manual switch, and a big silver square for fill port cover, and those same hub caps.

Road tripped in it to Pensacola Florida, we had a big camper shell on it with a table/bench bed in the back. Me and sis rode in the back, like I said years ago.....

 

Rich. Neat story. We had a small motorhome dad traded an '81 Mustang Cobra for. It was a ton of fun road tripping with the family and friends.

I have a couple "shop stuff" errands to run this morning. Then back out to do patch some more rust.

 

Good morning everybody, gonna try the MMM 5000 colorsanding material on the Camaro this evening.

 

Well hello there and here is something to get to thinking about......FTE G2G again?

16th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Ozark 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
WHERE: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Springfield, MO
WHEN: June 22 ..... 9am - 5:30pm
June 23 ..... 9am - 3:30pm

I think FTE Missouri chapter T-shirts will be given to all members and family members who show up. And yes black will be an availiable color, just for you Alan. lol

 

Yes! It was a great time last year. Isn't it usually in May? At least it should be warm if it's in June.

I got a new set of tires for the Chevelle today. I traded off those Outlaw II's. One wheel had a crack in it, so I don't think I did too bad. Especially since I got them for free.

I also looked at a deuce and a half today. The wheel base between the steer axle and the front drive axle is 131". The wheel base from Alice's steer axle to the drive axle is 133". ......Hmmmmm.

 

Sounds good Rich. I won't have to pick between it and the Magic Dragon.

 

Works for me! Later in the summer is always better - maybe it won't rain on my parade.

 

Good Morning Everybody!

Working on the second cup of coffee right now. I'm gonna start bolting more pieces to the '66 today. It should look like a truck by the end of the day. I'll be sure to get pictures.

 

I have to chuckle. The guy I got my Chevelle tires off of yesterday dropped off his truck for me to work on this morning. Now, yesterday he told me another shop had it for weeks and never fixed the problem, but charged him over $300. Today he shows up at 0800. (he must not know I don't get moving that early) Anyway, he says he has a ride showing up to pick him up. His ride shows up in a van with "Ozarks Automotive" on the side. Hmmmm.

 

thats funny alan and really makes you wonder... i hope he isnt the kind of customer who thinks just because he has already spent money on a problem at another shop with bad results that you should fix it for alot less.. i used to get alot of that


SHOP RATES
25.00 HR.
30.00 HR. IF YOU WATCH
35.00 HR IF YOU HELP
50.00 HR. if someone else has already "fixed" the problem

 

RC, you need to up your prices.

 

Well, it was a busy day and I got a fair amount done. I have about half a day to finish up as far as I can go. I must say, it doesn't look bad for having NO body work done. I'll get some pictures up tomorrow. The truck, ......is built.

 

RC, 50.00 hr, is normal leave me alone labor. Somebody wants to be underfoot, it multiplies from there.

 

Good Morning Everybody!

I'll button up the '66 this morning, (did I really just say that?!) Then get on this injector problem. I should be able to bring the '50 Ford over (his, not mine) so I can get started on the frame chop. I still need to knock this sign out for my brother in law, too. It looks like it's gonna be a busy weekend.

 

Good luck on any rest Alan.