TRIALS OF A FIRST TIME BUILDER
OR
(are you ever gonna finish that thing ??)
by
John Niolon


Just read Mr. Niolons article for the umpteenth time.

We should all read it every couple of months.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/2003/3.php

Thanks John

 

John: I can relate to your letter! I too bought a old 48 Ford. I am doing all the work myself. Four years ago I bought a 66 Mustang convertible for $500.00, but I was in a rush and took it to a restroation shop and after a year and half & $11000.00 I had a nice body. Then with another $6000.00 I had a Mustang that took 1st place @ the 2002 Charlotte Mustangs National. But becaues of the $$$ I sold my Stang to a guy in Swenden! I did not want to sell ,,,,,,,, but I had to much $$$ tied up in this car! If you send me your e-mail address I would love sent you a pic. Now for the truck , This is not going to happen ! I have jioned a local club, taking my time & doing almost everything myself! I even have signed up for a clas in body work, The class is only $60 bucks for six Saturdays. You can use all the equipment & they even have a paint booth! My neighbor does custom interior work on old cars so that is done! I have met a couple of old timers that are willing to help me if I help they on a few Saturday @ htey shop, so that is a good trade off!! Anyway I just wanted to thats for the great letter! Maybe I;ll see you @ the supernationals. I am going to a truck show in mid Sept @ Chimmey Rock. Please send me you address I send you some pics! Thanks, David ( Charleston S.C.)