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notjustair · Nov 6, 2016

Got the freightliner hooked to the 40 foot trailer. Taking a day off drilling wheat to go pick up my new truck. Grandpas 1935 1 1/2 ton Chevy. I haven't seen it in 30 years but was finally able to talk my uncle into selling it. I'll believe it's true when I pull back in the barnyard tonight.

casecollectorsc · Nov 6, 2016

Great looking heirloom! Nice that some things survive all the years.

larry@stinescorner · Nov 6, 2016

just wait till SweetFeet sees that!!

RBoots · Nov 6, 2016

That's a nice one! The styling of that era truck is on of my favorites

RBoots · Nov 6, 2016

That's a nice one! The styling of that era truck is one of my favorites

SweetFeet · Nov 6, 2016

NICE!!!

Hope it's true... and not a dream. Safe hauling.

Old Bob · Nov 6, 2016

Let us know when you get it home tonight.

Good luck.

Case e · Nov 6, 2016

Here is a picture of my Grandpa and one of his trucks......kinda hard to see much with all my aunts on the hood!

Dick2 · Nov 6, 2016

Most old trucks in that era had the doors removed for air conditioning. Those old doors are valuable!

dgasper · Nov 6, 2016

My father had one just like that in the 1940's. Unfortunately he sold it to a band of gypsies.

Steve@Advance · Nov 6, 2016

Case, did you know you can have that photo fixed!

Somehow they make a copy, take out all the damage, might even sharpen it up.

Doesn't cost much and you get your original back!

Steve@Advance · Nov 6, 2016

Nice!

Is it getting restored or kept as is?

Janicholson · Nov 6, 2016

I played with it for 15 minutes. Out of focus is sadly out of focus. But it is better. Jim

notjustair · Nov 6, 2016

This just in - Leapin' Leana is in the barnyard. It was a long day - especially when it gets dark at 5pm! Looks like from the title that my uncle got it from grandpa in '64.

After looking it over I think I'm going to try to preserve it just as it is. The front fenders are both cracked and need welded so they don't worsen. I'm not sure what to do from that point. She's solid red but I know some came with black fenders and running boards. I could fix those fenders and shoot that black and keep the rest for Sweetfeet.

I ordered a carb and fuel pump kit last week so I should have her running this week. It needs a good power washing underneath and the mechanical brakes adjusted. It will make a good winter project.

Old Bob · Nov 6, 2016

Glad it all worked out for you. I know you are a happy man. Good luck and keep the pictures coming.

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