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Off the Grid/Homesteading Skills:  My 1954 pickup  |
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 03 2016 : 11:13:56 AM
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I guess I will put this under this subject because we wanted a pickup that would run without any computer type components. My husband and I purchased this pickup about two years ago and has been a work in progress. It will be a daily driver and not perfect by a long shot. I figured the pickup didn't need to be because at 62 years old not many of us come out unscathed. I am shining her up, but not going to give her a new paint job. I visualize this ol' gal as a soul that gets gussied up to go town on Saturday nights. She has seen a lot of good times and bad times and for sure has weathered more than her share. Hubby is helping me get the last 5% done and she will be on the road to garage sales, auctions, feed houses to pick up chicken feed, etc. I just got done with the inside (save one flourish I want to stencil on the dashboard) and love it. It is not perfect, but it is mine. Kudos to my husband through this whole process, I could not have done it without him. The box is almost ready to put on. I can't wait. Here are some pictures of the most recent progress.    |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3492 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3492 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2016 : 7:19:16 PM
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I love it! Bet your having a ball fixing it all up.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2016 : 03:39:58 AM
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| Yes, it has been a blast. I love to create and craft. Crazy as it sounds I hate it when a project is over. BUT, I will be happy when I can drive this with a box on the back. |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7109 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7109 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2016 : 05:06:02 AM
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Kem great truck and it's got something I miss on today's pickups - running boards.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2016 : 8:51:49 PM
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Really nice! Love the oldies!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2016 : 09:24:51 AM
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Wow, Kem, she is a beauty!! Enjoy riding in this great classic!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2016 : 11:00:54 AM
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| Thanks everyone. We tried to keep it original. We did have to put new wood in the bed because the original was past rotten. I hope by this weekend we can take it out for a Sunday drive. |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7230 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7230 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2016 : 10:27:19 AM
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Fabulous! Your pickup looks really nice. I bet this was a fun project to work on.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2016 : 11:46:40 AM
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Wow! Nice looking truck! Nice work.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2016 : 09:14:22 AM
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Getting closer to having her done. We need to put the spare tire on, work with the starter a bit, .jpg?v 29008283) get the ins. and put on my original tag. I am so excited to start driving it. I can now officially haul all my own treasures, much to my husband's disdain!!!!! He thinks I bring home to much the way it is, LOL. |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2016 : 1:02:06 PM
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Oh my GOSH, Kem! I am IN LOVE!!! You may or may not remember me sharing this before, but our getaway car when we got married was an old '49 Chevy one ton that my husband restored himself! Man, you have brought back memories today - even brought a smile to his face! Thank you so much for sharing! ENJOY! Enjoy every single minute! I am so happy and excited for you all! And that wooden bed is beautiful! BEAUTIFUL! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2016 : 07:19:11 AM
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Nini, do you still have a picture to share of the 49 Chevy? I would love to see it again. The weather was beautiful in Ks yesterday so I went out and did a photo shoot of my pickup. Here is a better shot of Holiday. Need to add the spare tire and a few minor things and then it will be ready to drive to town!!!!! Can hardly wait to play the part.  |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2016 : 05:45:17 AM
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Love it! It's always (since I was 16) been my dream to have an antique pickup. For now, I am settling on antique sewing machines. What a treasure you have! Enjoy!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2016 : 8:18:13 PM
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| Nicole, I hope some day you can have a vintage pickup. It brings back so many memories, smells, and feeling from when my grandpa would pick me up and take me to the farm with him. I loved those days. The rattle of the doors, smell of oil and grease, wind in my hair..... not everyone's dream, but one of mine. |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2016 : 12:16:55 PM
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| Nicole, my husband tells me I over describe everything. Well, I guess my need to express details and create a scene is very important in my writing or verbal descriptions. It is funny how all those memories, smells, and sounds came flooding back to me with I got in and drove Holiday to town for the first time. I was transported back in time to my grandpa's pickup. He even rolled is own cigs and I could almost smelled the smoke. I am so grateful for all those memories, ones I will never forget. |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2021 : 3:11:57 PM
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Oh, Kem, love your pickup truck - my dream car! Still hoping for my own one day! Enjoy her!
Dreamer42
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
365 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
365 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2021 : 01:30:10 AM
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Thanks for reigniting this post April! I'm in love with Kem's pick-up too (or ute as we call them here in Australia!). I have my eye on a beautiful old morris minor car. My mother had a morris as her first car and I have always wanted one. Glad to hear that there are still plenty of "old souls" out there.
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2021 : 1:44:51 PM
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Oh Cindy, Yes!! I believe in old souls... and, I've always felt as though I was born in the wrong era! I had to google your morris minor car and oh my goshshshshs!!! I love those little cars, never knew what they were called. A little british darlin' -- I just recently found out I'm British and Scottish! Guess I better brush up on my ancestry! P.S. I adore the white walls! :-)
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2021 : 2:03:15 PM
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Kem, what a wonderful treasure and you sure did find the perfect farm truck!! I love it and you are so lucky to find one that could be rehabilitated and made usable again. Enjoy and I hope it lasts another 62 years!! What a treasure!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7230 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7230 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2021 : 12:39:12 PM
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Kem, your truck is beautiful! You did great getting it up and going. I love the looks of all oldies trucks and car.
Cindy, I too had to look that car up. Those are beautiful cars too! They need to start making all the oldies again! I would be the first to buy one!
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2021 : 06:27:04 AM
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Your truck is awesome! I see some great memories made involving that vehicle! You go girl
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