Dream yard visit
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Dream yard visit
I just returned from Afghanistan about ten days ago (BIG RED 1) and couldn't wait to work on the truck...I went to a local salvage yard yesterday to get a frame for my 55, its been years since I went to this yard. This was the first time I actually looked at every vehicle there once I found the frame I wanted I went scouting while they took the cab and suspension off. They had a few 53-56 trucks with engines, all the doors except two probably needed the entire lower sections replaced. I found a straight tailgate however, it had pin holes in the lower section which could be covered with body filler. There were lots of the X-brands with good cabs also, lots of cars. I thought maybe I could find a hood ornament but no luck. To bad I didn't my camera. The frame is in excellent shape as far as the naked eye can tell, I'll get some pic in next week once I start cutting off the brackets and fitting the TCI rear suspension. Hopefull by next barring Murphy I'll have everything transferred to the new frame.
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Thank you for your service. Thank you for your service. Thank you for your service.
There is no greater guy pleasure than finding and exploring old yards. I've been studying the map to do a yard tour as winter turns to spring.
Did I say, thank you for your service? Stu
There is no greater guy pleasure than finding and exploring old yards. I've been studying the map to do a yard tour as winter turns to spring.
Did I say, thank you for your service? Stu
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Welcome Home jaye!!, Thank you, from my family to your's!!
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