Hello all!

[Oregoon]

Hey guys!

Longtime, no post. So much going on, I don't know where to start. First and foremost, I had to sell the 'burb. Didn't want to, but I was able to buy my family our first home here in the Portland area ($150,000--1951 bungalow in a decent neighborhood), and I did sell the old girl off to a young kid with a '66 Chevy Van, so here's to hoping she's off to a good home.

My landlord of 10 years decided to sell, and I couldn't afford the price tag. Long--looooong--story short, I needed every penny, and I had no time--none--to keep up on email, posting, anything. I worked 70 hours a week trucking, while I packed up our house. Made a good profit on the 'burb though, and barely pulled off my down payment. Rolling 40 miles a shift for my commute now, so I'm daily-driving an '81 Mercedes Diesel 4 speed. Fun car for a $1000--utterly reliable--but just not anywhere as cool as a '60-'66!

So, with the tax-credit coming in the fall (and a massive home improvement project) I'll be shopping for a new 60-66--hopefully a one-ton, and hopefully a '60...

Anyway, really dug this place, and looking forward to getting a new truck, and finding some time to be involved with you guys, where and when I can!

Best of luck, and let me know if you see any decent long-beds around the Northwest?

[ChiefRocka]

Congrats on the new pad !!

I just sold the "chief"....(you know the black 63 with the red wheels)

Made really good money, and put me that much closer to getting the fam into a home as well....

Something will turn up....The way I look at it, if its meant to be, and the right time...it'll happen !!

Post up some pics of the new home !!!

[protrash64]

Nice to hear an update...glad the hard work and sacrifice has paid off and cant wait for the next project. Any passive-aggressive neighbors??

[joe231]

you ain't gotta own a truck to hang with us man!
I will be patiently waiting for pics of your new project

[Oregoon]

Ha! No passive-aggressive Portland-hipsters around here. I moved further east in Portland, so it's strictly working-class families. I'll try and post up some shots of the bungalow in a few days. Like most things, I dig the old stuff, and it's exactly what I wanted: Story and a half '50s ranch-style. Hoping to do a '60s style renovation--Think nuclear-age suburbia!

Already done a lot of work in the yard, and will be doing an attic renovation over the next few years, hence the need for a truck (like I have to convince you guys!). I'm hoping for a '60-'63 longbed, 3/4 or one ton. Won't have a dime until tax time though...

[Oregoon]

Well, I amended my taxes, and it would seem Uncle Sam is sending me a sizeable check for buying a house this year! While the bulk will wind up back in the house, the bank and some debts, a small amount will be buying me a new truck!

Found a reasonable-sounding '61 on Portland CL for $575, as well as several other likely candidates.

SO FREAKING EXCITED!

Selling my 'burb was the hardest vehicular decision I've ever made, and I couldn't even bring myself to check out this page for months... I'd get seriously bummed when I'd see another '60-'66 on the highway, even though I knew I'd be buying another sooner or later.

Well, it's almost time!

[Sicboy]

Originally Posted by Oregoon

Well, I amended my taxes, and it would seem Uncle Sam is sending me a sizeable check for buying a house this year! While the bulk will wind up back in the house, the bank and some debts, a small amount will be buying me a new truck!

Found a reasonable-sounding '61 on Portland CL for $575, as well as several other likely candidates.

SO FREAKING EXCITED!

Selling my 'burb was the hardest vehicular decision I've ever made, and I couldn't even bring myself to check out this page for months... I'd get seriously bummed when I'd see another '60-'66 on the highway, even though I knew I'd be buying another sooner or later.

Well, it's almost time!

Saw this post a few days ago: http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/1347455506.html

[Oregoon]

Thanks, Man! Not a bad deal. I used to live in Eugene, and I'm due a trip down to visit friends.

[Frizzle Fry]

Congrats on ther house. Here's a 63 LWB 3/4 ton Big Window: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/1368280557.html
I like 63's because they are the only year with the wrap-around window and later hood... unless you swap hoods like I did.

[Oregoon]

BUMP! So, my wife's car blew up days after Uncle Sammy sent me a check. Neat.

Still looking, still saving, going to sell a clean little '68 Bug in a few weeks (after doing a few things to it), and hopefully, buy another Chevy. Looking between '47 and '66, though prefernce is a '63.

Anyway, selling my 'Burb was the most painful vehicular decision I've ever made, but hey, I have a house for my family. I grew up in a nasty trailer, so that's a priority for me.

I'll post up again soon.

Anyway, let the hunt resume...

[protrash64]

Good to hear from ya......hope to see a new ride on here soon. Good luck hunting.