Found an incredible survivor truck this weekend

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by john@thepier

Its wonderful that the truck keeps him living, if even only in spirit, for her. Thanks.

I agree, that was probably my favorite part of meeting her and talking about it. She would light up every time she talked about it as if he was standing right next to her.

Originally Posted by factorystock

These days of keeping collectable vehicles in public view can be risky. How long will it be till this vehicle is stolen?

That's a good point. She had it out for a few weeks to clean the barn out that it lives in, she said it'll be back inside soon.

Originally Posted by slikside

What a great story! Thanks for posting.

Wouldn't surprise me if the original steering wheel was somewhere there on the property. Did you ask her about that one?

You know I didn't ask her about the wheel, it crossed my mind but I wouldn't be surprised if it was hanging up on the wall somewhere.

Originally Posted by Coley

Wow, nice truck....here is a quick question.......so she is single right now...correct? (lol)
Coley

Haha now that's commitment

Originally Posted by FlameOut

That is a clean looking truck! I hope she knows it's value and someone doesn't take advantage of her when she is ready to sell. Kind of surprised one of her kids didn't want it

I'm pretty sure she does. From what I gathered the truck to her is priceless. She said her grandson is about to graduate college and wants to work on it and keep it in the family. There's no telling what that means tho, I doubt he will keep it as original as she has. But I guess as long as its keeping his grandpas memories alive then it's good

Originally Posted by hugger6933

I am would guess shes pretty sure of some of the value of the truck, and probably the Chevy II as well. That is a really nice example I do hope she doesn't get beat by a crook. Jim

She said her son wants to be buried in the nova, that was a pretty sweet car for sure. It had a repaint but it was a 2 door big block car. The guy definitely had good taste.

[67swb72klb]

They are still out there!!

[hooverfish]

Unusual not to see the trim color (parchment) on the SPID.

Awesome C10.

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by hooverfish

Unusual not to see the trim color (parchment) on the SPID.

Awesome C10.

That's a good point. Another thing I noticed is when they repainted it they added the white in between the moulding. The sticker says white/dark olive which I'm pretty sure would've been a white roof with everything else green

[chopnchaneled]

Just WOW !!!!

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Wow..killer truck

[mcbassin]

Thank you so much for sharing the pictures and the story. Just awesome!

[WarMonger]

That is a amazing truck and great story.

[LPoole]

wow that is a sharp ride. right up in my neck of the woods, neighbor... drop by Morganton and say howdy some time.

[jocko]

caramba. not many that original left. beautiful truck. if you happen to ask her who #1 on the list of 10 people is, let me know, I'll become that person for a week.