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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
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 Posted - Dec 31 2014 : 09:15:43 AM
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I know I am doing this backwards, but the only thing I had control of at the present. I found this in my husband's cousins junkyard. I finished this license plate with original colors for the year 1954. I have called in and can use this as my official plate when my pickup (her name is Savannah) is done.![]()   |
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Terralea
True Blue Farmgirl
138 Posts
Terra
Midland
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Dec 31 2014 : 12:01:12 PM
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Pretty, pretty. I have a 1949 International pickup that was born on my birthday the same year. I had to fight with the state of Michigan to keep the original title. I won and they sent my original back with a current one that could be used for plate purchases etc. I have had the truck since 1972. Had the engine rebuilt, hand made brakes done, drove it up to the UP (Upper Penninsula) with our Harley Superglide in the back. Good, good, times.
We need to get back to refurbishing it. Lots of life in between when we started and now. Good luck with your project.
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2014 : 4:59:05 PM
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| Kansas has pretty lax rules on antique vehicles. I had to file a lost title and got a new one. But, if I would have had the original, that would have been OK too. I didn't realize there were so many different rules in different states. Glad I purchased an in state vehicle. Terra, do you guys patch any rust spots? We are just getting ready to do some patch jobs and wondering what is best to use. Saw on a Facebook page that parts of other old vehicles (side panels, fenders, etc) work well. Our son is a welder. This will help with the small parts we are going to cut out and patch. Lots of fun regardless. Just got the upholstery pleather material from eBay yesterday and ready to start on the bench seat. Something else I think I can do. Have to do some welding and repair on frame and replace a few springs. I am looking forward to the process. Love doing this stuff. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2015 : 09:18:32 AM
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On the news last night I heard about a guy who bought a used pickup for $75 when he just got out of high school. He has been driving it to work for the last 40 years, and is now retiring. It has over 300,000 miles and is still going! Not a bad investment! And there is a certain amount of class in a "vintage vehicle".
Good luck with your "oldie, but a goodie"!
Susan
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
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Posted - Jan 06 2015 : 06:26:18 AM
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Wow, what a story. Maybe I will be so lucky.
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jan 06 2015 : 06:32:10 AM
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How did the seat cushion work out? Details please! We'd like to vicariously fix up a truck:)
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 - Jan 06 2015 : 5:55:06 PM
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| Mary Jane, We are in the process of searching for 4 inner springs to replace some in the seat before I recover it. I have a couple of guys in the area on the hunt for me. I know I will find them, just a matter of time. I received my brown fabric which is called pleather and looks much like what the seats in my grandpa's pickups looked like. My son is a welder and is going to reinforce a couple of spots on the frame for me before we recover it. I will post the picture as soon as I get the other springs and get it recovered. I know they are out there, just have to find them. Researching how I can add a bit of faded medium blue paint to blend with the green and rust/primer. I have been watching you tube videos and have gleaned quite a bit of info. about the process. I have a distant relative that paints vehicles. I am hoping I can hire him to add a bit of color and clear top coat to the original paint so I can preserve some of the patina and retain the vintage look of the pickup. |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2015 : 1:12:54 PM
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Kem, can't wait to see your finished truck! Good luck as you take it one step at a time!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014 |
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2015 : 08:47:50 AM
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| The way it is going tit will be a while. Hubby will be calving soon and hat is a 24/7 job. I hope he can squeeze enough time in to pull of some parts we are going to hire done, like redoing the interior of the gas tank and other items like that. I hope to keep a journal and pictures as we go along. I canhardly wait until we take it for a spin. |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2015 : 01:11:33 AM
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Great plates Kem! That is awesome. I look forward to seeing your pics too!
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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