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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kem
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 Posted - Oct 26 2014 : 6:59:49 PM
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| I cannot believe my hubby a finally agreed to buy a solid 1954 pickup to restore. We need a bench seat, 3 hubcaps, front window and one side window. Motor needs over hauled but son and hubby are mechanics, so should not be too bda It is faded green and rust color. We are thinking about just having it power washed and clear coated instead of painting it. I love the patina of this truck. I also want to put a vintage looking hand painted sign on one of the doors that has a painting of our farm and farm name. I think that part will be down the road. If anyone has vintage hubcaps for a chevy that fit a 1946 to 1954 chevy truck I would be interested. I hope to sell our 27 foot 1990s camper and downsize to something I can pull with this truck. Would, love to do something unique that looks like it is as old as the truck. Wish I could find a gypsy wagon or boho look camper. I want to name this truck and am thinking about Gypsy Wagon, Savannah,or Jubilee. So much fu n to dream, it does not cost a thing. |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2014 : 06:34:52 AM
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Kem, your 1954 Chevy pickup bought back memories of growing up in the 1950s. That's when you could still tell a Ford from a Chevy from all sides.
Enjoy fixing up your new 'baby' and hope you find just the right trailer to tow behind.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
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Posted - Oct 27 2014 : 6:08:07 PM
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Sara, I remember those pickups from my childhood too. I think that is why I want one. My grandpa and dad were farmers and always had pickups. Nothing smells like a farm pickup. Blends of tobacco, grease, dirt and who knows what else. Not all pleasant, but sure brings back memories.
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Oct 28 2014 : 04:15:01 AM
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Oh, Kem! That is AWESOME! I am SO excited for you. My husband restored a '49 Chevy truck when we got married - it was our getaway car! How we loved that truck - SO many wonderful memories! I pray you have even more wonderful memory-making moments in your pickup! Please post pictures as you go through the restoration process, if you can, so we can celebrate with you every step of the way! :) Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Oct 28 2014 : 06:40:52 AM
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Oh my goodness. How cool is this?! Pics please!!!!
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
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Posted - Oct 28 2014 : 12:02:48 PM
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| I will post pics as we go along. My personal computer is down right now, so at the library. Once I get mine back I will post beginning picture and add as we go along. I would love to get this done before my granddaughter graduates so she could use it for prom or ???? She already wear the cowboy boots with her dresses. Live in a small town, but loves our farm and all that goes with it. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
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Posted - Oct 31 2014 : 07:29:48 AM
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| Ceejay, start looking, they are out there, but disappearing fast. Advice we were given was to buy a chevy because parts are easier to find. They can cross with GMC pickups of same years. I believe 1946 to 1954 will interchange. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13620 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2014 : 5:19:56 PM
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| Hindsight is always better. I would love to have my 1965 mustang back. It was not a very pretty color, but it was mine. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Nov 02 2014 : 7:52:07 PM
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Kem,,, Awesome!
We had a 1954 Chevy BelAir,,, but we sold it 1 1/2 yrs ago... as we really never used it much in Spokane,,, now that we are back in California, I kind of wish we had kept it. Oh well... 'hindsight'...
Have fun bringing your sweet truck back to life... I can see you towing a cute lil vtg. trailer with your '54...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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