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Feb 4, 2016 | 10:12 PM

#31

Lola's Panel

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It's funny, I feel the same way about how some people treat their pets and animals. I cant imagine leaving my dog outside chained up to a doghouse rotting outside alone, but others have no problem whatsoever doing things of that nature. It makes you just want to scoop them up and take them away to a better place. I get that same feeling when I see a rotting classic, but I know my limits. I agree that trying to get them to a better place is an admirable thing, but like it was said before, others have a different idea of what's the proper way to care for something.

Feb 5, 2016 | 09:22 AM

#32

GLR

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From: NY and VA

I had a 32 Chevrolet I was "going to get to it one day" . Finally realized to let it go so someone else can restore and enjoy it.

Feb 5, 2016 | 09:32 AM

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bobj49f2

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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)

I'm trying to get Chris to get one of those trucks to add to his collection down in Illinois. He won't do it, I think he's afraid of his wife.

Feb 5, 2016 | 10:22 AM

#34

sammywayne23

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1

A guy on the Ford barn just found this 40 sedan out in the boonies. It could be saved, but it would be expensive

And... this was parked next to it! They are still out there, boys! no reason to fret over the rotted away hulks.

That F3 is absolutely pristine! If that was mine I would get that thing running sound and stopping, then leave it alone. I help the owner either brings it indoors or sells it. That truck looks better than most 90's trucks I've seen and some late models..

Feb 5, 2016 | 11:28 AM

#35

CharlieLed

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From: Brentwood, TN

"It could be saved, but it would be expensive"
That 40 is beautiful!

Feb 5, 2016 | 04:17 PM

#36

acudanut

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My brother's 53 f100 has been sitting out behind his house since before he died, and his wife doesn't want to sell it either. It is right where she can see it from the kitchen window.

Feb 5, 2016 | 06:34 PM

#37

CharlieLed

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From: Brentwood, TN

I have a lot f different things that belonged to my parents and others who have passed. Every time I use one of tools that was my Dad's I think about him. It's nice to have remembrances but you don't have to let them sit and rot. Take a photo, make a scrapbook, make a small memorial in your home...why do people need to let vehicles rot away just to remember another. I know I wouldn't let my Dad's tools sit out in the weather, that grizzly SOB would come back and haunt me!