1958 Edsel Pacer: 4-Door Hardtop
My very first Edsel. I was fourteen years old when I purchased it. I spotted it at Cable's Wrecking yard. With it's odd grill, I wanted to know what it was! Once I discovered all the gadgets the Edsel had, I was hooked. The speedometer needle is stationary and the numbers revolved! There are four round pods that housed the gas gauge, clock, heating and air conditioning if so equipped, and the fourth housed a tachometer or compass.
Originally Coral, it was all black when I purchased it from a local repair garage. I am a purest when it comes to automobiles. But, explain to a fourteen year old boy that you should paint his car an odd shade of pink. Trust me, it isn't going to happen. I had it painted black with a white scallop. I no longer have the data plate information, but it must have been an early example as it in place of carpet, it had stock coral rubber floor mats. The push button transmission... the push buttons were located in the center of the steering wheel. These were non-functional on my first Edsel. Someone had installed a "fast-floor-shifter". This car was so unreliable, my parents refused to let me drive it anywhere. The few times that I did, it always had to be towed back home. I ended up trading it for a horse trailer.
My very first Edsel. I was fourteen years old when I purchased it. I spotted it at Cable's Wrecking yard. With it's odd grill, I wanted to know what it was! Once I discovered all the gadgets the Edsel had, I was hooked. The speedometer needle is stationary and the numbers revolved! There are four round pods that housed the gas gauge, clock, heating and air conditioning if so equipped, and the fourth housed a tachometer or compass.
Originally Coral, it was all black when I purchased it from a local repair garage. I am a purest when it comes to automobiles. But, explain to a fourteen year old boy that you should paint his car an odd shade of pink. Trust me, it isn't going to happen. I had it painted black with a white scallop. I no longer have the data plate information, but it must have been an early example as it in place of carpet, it had stock coral rubber floor mats. The push button transmission... the push buttons were located in the center of the steering wheel. These were non-functional on my first Edsel. Someone had installed a "fast-floor-shifter". This car was so unreliable, my parents refused to let me drive it anywhere. The few times that I did, it always had to be towed back home. I ended up trading it for a horse trailer.
1958 Edsel Citation: 4-Door Hardtop
Purchased from Ernie Meyers. This Edsel was one of those local Urban Legends. Formerly an Edsel Dealer
in Greenville, Ohio. Mr. Meyers once shared "Edsel" nearly bankrupted him, starting out with a car that failed miserably. Ernie bounded back after he was given the opportunity to become the local Ford - Mercury - Lincoln Dealer. He also went on to explain that he was one of the few Dealers that did not return his Edsel Shop Manuals, Edsel Parts, etc. This Edsel was one of two that he retained, stored in the basement of his dealership. It would surface about twice a year after a bath, but would always return to it's basement storage. It's stablemate, by-the-way, was also a 1958, but junior series Pacer. Coral with white scallop and spruce green interior.
I was sixteen years old when I purchased this auto. My Mother went with me to look at Mr. Meyer's Edsels. I had called and made an appointment to see them. I remember my Mother asked the man showing us the cars if Mr. Meyers wanted to sell them.... The gentleman said, "I am Mr. Meyers." This was my second Edsel. And by far the best one that I ever owned. At sixteen, no bank was going to finance a young kid. Let alone on an "Edsel" purchase. My Father's boss, Mr. Jack Schrader, owner of Schrader Tire loaned me the money. I was very proud of my car. I remember being the first owner at the Edsel National Convention that tucked his Edsel in each evening with a Beverly Hills custom car cover! The E-475 motor with its passing gear could really move this car right along! My nephews called the passing gear, "Warp-Drive". I will admit, one of only two speeding tickets I have received in my life time was in this Edsel.
Triple Polar white, options includes: Tachometer, Town & Country radio, Power Antenna, Power Windows, Power Seat (though the seat frame had been removed to please one of Ernie's customers, but the switch and wiring remained), Back-up Lights, Edsel Hooded Mirror, Rear Speaker, and of course Power Steering and Power Brakes.
Purchased from Ernie Meyers. This Edsel was one of those local Urban Legends. Formerly an Edsel Dealer
in Greenville, Ohio. Mr. Meyers once shared "Edsel" nearly bankrupted him, starting out with a car that failed miserably. Ernie bounded back after he was given the opportunity to become the local Ford - Mercury - Lincoln Dealer. He also went on to explain that he was one of the few Dealers that did not return his Edsel Shop Manuals, Edsel Parts, etc. This Edsel was one of two that he retained, stored in the basement of his dealership. It would surface about twice a year after a bath, but would always return to it's basement storage. It's stablemate, by-the-way, was also a 1958, but junior series Pacer. Coral with white scallop and spruce green interior.
I was sixteen years old when I purchased this auto. My Mother went with me to look at Mr. Meyer's Edsels. I had called and made an appointment to see them. I remember my Mother asked the man showing us the cars if Mr. Meyers wanted to sell them.... The gentleman said, "I am Mr. Meyers." This was my second Edsel. And by far the best one that I ever owned. At sixteen, no bank was going to finance a young kid. Let alone on an "Edsel" purchase. My Father's boss, Mr. Jack Schrader, owner of Schrader Tire loaned me the money. I was very proud of my car. I remember being the first owner at the Edsel National Convention that tucked his Edsel in each evening with a Beverly Hills custom car cover! The E-475 motor with its passing gear could really move this car right along! My nephews called the passing gear, "Warp-Drive". I will admit, one of only two speeding tickets I have received in my life time was in this Edsel.
Triple Polar white, options includes: Tachometer, Town & Country radio, Power Antenna, Power Windows, Power Seat (though the seat frame had been removed to please one of Ernie's customers, but the switch and wiring remained), Back-up Lights, Edsel Hooded Mirror, Rear Speaker, and of course Power Steering and Power Brakes.
1958 Edsel Citation: 4-Door Hardtop
A somewhat recent purchase. Discovered locally on Craigslist. Originally restored by Bob Swartz and a friend of mine, Jim Perrault for Bob's brother-in-law. After Bob's bother-in-law passed away, the car was sold to Eddie Noble.
This Edsel was equipped with a compass, tinted glass, and full hubcaps with color-keyed disks and spinners. It is currently owned by my daughter, but I plan to drag it out of mothballs and take it to a few car shows this year.
A somewhat recent purchase. Discovered locally on Craigslist. Originally restored by Bob Swartz and a friend of mine, Jim Perrault for Bob's brother-in-law. After Bob's bother-in-law passed away, the car was sold to Eddie Noble.
This Edsel was equipped with a compass, tinted glass, and full hubcaps with color-keyed disks and spinners. It is currently owned by my daughter, but I plan to drag it out of mothballs and take it to a few car shows this year.
Edsel Service Binders:
A collection of Edsel Service Binders from 1958 and 1959 (the silver one) including service manuals and service beacons. The binders, manuals and beacons came from Mr. Ernie Meyers and Mr. R. W. (Rodney) Lane. Rodney started with the Edsel Division in 1957 as a Service Trainer. He traveled from dealership to dealership instructing the service department staff as to the correct tools and procedures in servicing this brand new division's line up of new automobiles from the Ford Motor Company.
1960 Edsel Ranger: 2-Door Sedan
This was one of two 1960 Edsels that I have owned. Incorrect paint combination of red and white, that is how I purchased it. Found on a used car lot in Dayton, Ohio. The dealership had ten foot fencing around it to keep all the parts on the cars displayed there.
There were a lot of issues with this car when it came to originality. But I purchased it cheap and drove it! Sometimes, the less perfect or the less orginial a car is, the more one enjoys it. Not afraid to take it out in the rain or worried it will get scratched. You drive it, thus enjoy it more...
I remember it once caught fire in front of registration at the old P.A.C.K. (Piqua Antique Car Show) that used to be held at the Troy Fairgrounds. Carburetor fire. We got it put out and didn't have to call the fire department. Actually even drove it home afterwards. It is currently owned by Rev. Cole of Covington, Ohio. This is one of several Edsels in his collection. He owns at least one of each of the three years that Edsel was produced. Most people do not realize that this body-style is an Edsel, as it lacks the infamous Edsel horse-collar grill. The grill appears to look more Pontiac.
This was one of two 1960 Edsels that I have owned. Incorrect paint combination of red and white, that is how I purchased it. Found on a used car lot in Dayton, Ohio. The dealership had ten foot fencing around it to keep all the parts on the cars displayed there.
There were a lot of issues with this car when it came to originality. But I purchased it cheap and drove it! Sometimes, the less perfect or the less orginial a car is, the more one enjoys it. Not afraid to take it out in the rain or worried it will get scratched. You drive it, thus enjoy it more...
I remember it once caught fire in front of registration at the old P.A.C.K. (Piqua Antique Car Show) that used to be held at the Troy Fairgrounds. Carburetor fire. We got it put out and didn't have to call the fire department. Actually even drove it home afterwards. It is currently owned by Rev. Cole of Covington, Ohio. This is one of several Edsels in his collection. He owns at least one of each of the three years that Edsel was produced. Most people do not realize that this body-style is an Edsel, as it lacks the infamous Edsel horse-collar grill. The grill appears to look more Pontiac.
1961 Nash Metropolitan:
1961, the last year for Nash's little Metropolitan. Leftovers from 1960. Build by Austin in England, they not only wore Nash badges, but also Hudson, though it is rarer to find one sporting the name Hudson. They were pre-AMC, or American Motors Corporation. Found locally in Piqua, Ohio... It came from Arizona and had belonged to a Corvette collector. It was totally rust free. It was a project I never finished. I had a difficult time installing the heater for this car. I ended up selling it to the President of the Nash Metropolitan Club, Jason Slaven who was living in Winchester, Indiana at the time.
When Jason came and looked at the Met, he told me bluntly that I was not asking enough for the car. And he wanted it! He asked if I would hold the car for him for a week, as he said he needed to go home and sell some stock in order to purchase the car. I gladly did so. Sometimes finding a good home is more important than money to be made. He pointed out some things on the car that I was not aware of, such as it still had the factory trim across the top of the rear fenders. He noted that trim always rusted off. He changed out the red and white interior for the authentic hounds-tooth interior. Above are pictures Jason sent me once the Metropolitan was finished.
1983 Mustang GT:
My first Mustang, a 1983 Fox Body Mustang GT. It's previous owner was a Colonel in the military. It came equipped with his military sticker at the top of the windshield. It was an early 83 Mustang, as Mustang touted for 1983, it's 5-Speed manual transmission. This Mustang was a factory 4-Speed. It also had low back leather interior and a factory sunroof. Oh, and that military sticker previously mentioned... Well, it was well before the attacks of 911. Jane and my son was graduating for the Navy training center in Chicago, IL. The Navy base is located next door. Jane mistakenly turned into the wrong location. She was saluted and motioned right onto the base without question! Here we were on base... with a loaded Browning under the front seat of the car. We hightailed it off base, prior to being arrested and sent to Leavenworth.
1967 Mustang Fastback:
Purchased after buying a different 1967 Mustang Fastback from Kentucky. The first Mustang was a 6cly Fastback, but after I trailered it home, discovered it was full of rust. I never even unloaded it off the trailer. I took it to a local cruise-in with a For Sale sign on the window, explained it was full of rust, but sold it anyways. That same evening a gentleman approached me and noted he had a 1967 Mustang also for sale and that I should see it! A rust-free North Carolina car, it had a 1969 351 c.i. Windsor motor with a 289 Hi-Po cam, solid lifters, FoMoCo four barrel carb, mated up to a 427 Top-loader transmission and posi rear end.
I had it repainted twice in the original Springtime yellow, but added the blinker hood and black banjo stripes! It sported Crager inverted slots when I purchased it. I later changed that out to the Ford Mustang Mags as seen in the photo. It had the original black interior with fold-down seat, but no center console. This is the one car that I sold, that my daughter never forgave me for parting with it. Owning it was sweet and sour. Someone stole the motor out of it. I ended up replacing the missing engine with a 302 c.i. It seemed every-time I drove it someplace the replacement motor would breakdown and the Mustang had to be towed back home. I became very frustrated with it. My daughter has yet to forgive me for selling it.
Purchased after buying a different 1967 Mustang Fastback from Kentucky. The first Mustang was a 6cly Fastback, but after I trailered it home, discovered it was full of rust. I never even unloaded it off the trailer. I took it to a local cruise-in with a For Sale sign on the window, explained it was full of rust, but sold it anyways. That same evening a gentleman approached me and noted he had a 1967 Mustang also for sale and that I should see it! A rust-free North Carolina car, it had a 1969 351 c.i. Windsor motor with a 289 Hi-Po cam, solid lifters, FoMoCo four barrel carb, mated up to a 427 Top-loader transmission and posi rear end.
I had it repainted twice in the original Springtime yellow, but added the blinker hood and black banjo stripes! It sported Crager inverted slots when I purchased it. I later changed that out to the Ford Mustang Mags as seen in the photo. It had the original black interior with fold-down seat, but no center console. This is the one car that I sold, that my daughter never forgave me for parting with it. Owning it was sweet and sour. Someone stole the motor out of it. I ended up replacing the missing engine with a 302 c.i. It seemed every-time I drove it someplace the replacement motor would breakdown and the Mustang had to be towed back home. I became very frustrated with it. My daughter has yet to forgive me for selling it.
1967 Mercury Parklane Broughm
Found: [July 1st, 2016] I sold this 1967 Mercury to my Brother twenty (plus) years ago. The top two pictures are of the car while it was sitting at the family farm. My Brother noted the transmission started slipping, so he parked it along side of his 1969 Chrysler Newport. He asked several times if i wanted the car back, but the keys nor the title never surfaced. He said, he really could use the money, from the sale of the car, which I totally understand. He did sell the car, the new owner wanted the 410 c.i. Marauder engine for a 1957 Ford project. Sadly, I was told the Mercury broke into two pieces when the new owner went to move the 67 Mercury. Sadly, as you can see, even after being loaded and unloaded with a fork lift, the old Mercury still looks pretty solid.
1977 Corvette Stingray: Coupe
Could be considered a project unfinished. Friends and Co-Workers suggested I should buy a Corvette. On a limited budget, I looked at a few early 80s Corvettes, but wasn't impressed. I saw this 1977 listed on Craigslist for $3,500. It was decent, but needed restored. A good "ten footer" as they say. A few days later, it had been re-listed for only $1,500. I figured for that price, I could throw some money at it and fix it up. It has been at the painter's for the last five (plus) years. Currently, it is owned by my daughter, Erica. And, remains unfinished.
1991 Corvette: Coupe
Found listed on Craigslist, offered by a used car dealer in Miamisburg, Ohio. White with red leather interior. Automatic. I asked a friend to take an impromptu weekend trip to visit the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. At one point, while he was driving, I looked over and we were going over a hundred miles per hour! I asked him to keep it under 80mph!
I sold this car so that I could upgrade to a 1997 C-5. I wanted friends, Jim and RuthAnn Meyers to purchase it, as RuthAnn already owned it's twin. Same year, same color, and even the same red interior. It may have been a fluke, but I once locked my keys in the car and RuthAnn's door key unlocked my car and saved me from having to call AAA for a locksmith.
Found listed on Craigslist, offered by a used car dealer in Miamisburg, Ohio. White with red leather interior. Automatic. I asked a friend to take an impromptu weekend trip to visit the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. At one point, while he was driving, I looked over and we were going over a hundred miles per hour! I asked him to keep it under 80mph!
I sold this car so that I could upgrade to a 1997 C-5. I wanted friends, Jim and RuthAnn Meyers to purchase it, as RuthAnn already owned it's twin. Same year, same color, and even the same red interior. It may have been a fluke, but I once locked my keys in the car and RuthAnn's door key unlocked my car and saved me from having to call AAA for a locksmith.
1997 Corvette: Coupe
Purchased from Sam Edger in Greenville, Ohio. 1997 was the first year for the C-5 series Corvette. It was a
low production paint color for that year: Light Carmine Red Metallic with only 381 built. Grey leather interior, I replaced the leather seats with two-tone grey and black leather seats. I also upgraded the five star wheels to five star thin-spoke chrome wheels. I had to purchase new run-flats for the rear wheels.
When the company I work for decided to down-size and I took a "hit" in regards to income, I too down-sized.
A plus for me, I had two gentlemen, one from Columbus and the other from Cincinnati ended up in a bidding
war for the car. The car's new home became Cincinnati.
Purchased from Sam Edger in Greenville, Ohio. 1997 was the first year for the C-5 series Corvette. It was a
low production paint color for that year: Light Carmine Red Metallic with only 381 built. Grey leather interior, I replaced the leather seats with two-tone grey and black leather seats. I also upgraded the five star wheels to five star thin-spoke chrome wheels. I had to purchase new run-flats for the rear wheels.
When the company I work for decided to down-size and I took a "hit" in regards to income, I too down-sized.
A plus for me, I had two gentlemen, one from Columbus and the other from Cincinnati ended up in a bidding
war for the car. The car's new home became Cincinnati.
1993 40th Anniversary Edition Corvette:
Another Craigslist find. The individuals I purchased the "40th Anniversary Edition" from, purchased it at a Mecham's Auction. One of the oddest purchases of an auto, I have ever experienced. They would not let me drive it. I was taken for a ride... Maybe more so than I realized. They would not budge a nickle on the price. Tires are dry rotting. Digital speedometer blinks on and off. But typical on all 1993 Corvettes. In the end, they dropped the price a hundred dollars and we consummated the deal. A time was agreed upon as to when I would pick it up. I asked that they have the title ready for me, texted them that I was on the way to pick-up the car. Ever try and have a title notarized after 6:00PM on a weekday? No, they did not have the title ready. Finally, a few hours later, I was driving my new car home. But, it broke down twice on the way home. What an experience. I had it towed to my friend Kerry Wyan"s at K&N Auto Repair in Piqua, Ohio. As always, Kerry diagnosed the problem and the story ended well. Turned out the Opti had gone out on it.
Another Craigslist find. The individuals I purchased the "40th Anniversary Edition" from, purchased it at a Mecham's Auction. One of the oddest purchases of an auto, I have ever experienced. They would not let me drive it. I was taken for a ride... Maybe more so than I realized. They would not budge a nickle on the price. Tires are dry rotting. Digital speedometer blinks on and off. But typical on all 1993 Corvettes. In the end, they dropped the price a hundred dollars and we consummated the deal. A time was agreed upon as to when I would pick it up. I asked that they have the title ready for me, texted them that I was on the way to pick-up the car. Ever try and have a title notarized after 6:00PM on a weekday? No, they did not have the title ready. Finally, a few hours later, I was driving my new car home. But, it broke down twice on the way home. What an experience. I had it towed to my friend Kerry Wyan"s at K&N Auto Repair in Piqua, Ohio. As always, Kerry diagnosed the problem and the story ended well. Turned out the Opti had gone out on it.
1972 Plymouth Fury III: 40,000 actual miles! 380 c.i. V-8. Bucket back bench seat. Due to my heart attack (2015) I only owned this car a few months.
1975 Camaro LT
My very first Camaro, purchased from White Allen Chevrolet in Dayton, Ohio. I was so excited and nervous when I drove it home. I drove down to purchase a brand new Camaro, but didn't care for it and saw this Camaro in their used car section. Only a year old, the previous owner was a single Mother who couldn't afford to keep the car.
Tan with matching tan interior, I was in High School and wanted to Jazz it up a bit. I had Pontiac Firebird stripes installed. They were brown and burnt orange. I had seen a Trans Am locally with the same stripes and liked the look. The car had a 350c.i. motor and a 350 turbo transmission! Pictured is Vicki Russel, my High School sweetheart.
My very first Camaro, purchased from White Allen Chevrolet in Dayton, Ohio. I was so excited and nervous when I drove it home. I drove down to purchase a brand new Camaro, but didn't care for it and saw this Camaro in their used car section. Only a year old, the previous owner was a single Mother who couldn't afford to keep the car.
Tan with matching tan interior, I was in High School and wanted to Jazz it up a bit. I had Pontiac Firebird stripes installed. They were brown and burnt orange. I had seen a Trans Am locally with the same stripes and liked the look. The car had a 350c.i. motor and a 350 turbo transmission! Pictured is Vicki Russel, my High School sweetheart.
1993 Camaro Z-28
Purchased this car with plans to restore it. Ended up selling it to my daughter Erica. I am not sure she had many opportunities in which to drive it. She took it to a garage in Greenville for a fuel pump. They charged her for work they never did and the car had to be towed to Piqua. She did note when she was able to drive it, she said she felt like a million bucks! (Shown left) In addition to the 1993, I owned two additional Camaros. A blue IROC Z and another white Z-28. The blue IROC , I was told was one of three vehicles build for Hertz, to promote that they rented performance cars! It was loaded with options: T-Tops, B&M bang center shiftier, Alpine stereo with Bose speakers, power steering - windows - power hatch - locks and tilt steering. It was fuel injected. The other white Z-28 that I owned, had H.O. carburetor! It was full of performance. |
1932 Alfa Romeo Monza Replica
Kit Car: Built on a 1966 Volkswagen Beetle chassis and engine. Purchased from an elderly gentleman in Bradford, Ohio. I later sold it to Tom Lillicrap from Piqua, who also later sold it. Seems like an odd little car to own, but caught a lot of attention from people. I guess one can take the car a bit more seriously when you discover, avid car collector, Jay Leno owns and drives one!
Kit Car: Built on a 1966 Volkswagen Beetle chassis and engine. Purchased from an elderly gentleman in Bradford, Ohio. I later sold it to Tom Lillicrap from Piqua, who also later sold it. Seems like an odd little car to own, but caught a lot of attention from people. I guess one can take the car a bit more seriously when you discover, avid car collector, Jay Leno owns and drives one!
Ford Expedition: Eddie Bauer Edition
I love trucks and SUVs. I enjoy the room that they offer. They sit higher and are by far more comfortable for me to drive. Growing up on a farm, a truck was a necessity. The Expedition was loaded with power steering - windows - locks, cruise and tilt steering. Leather seats. It had the optional over-head heating and air conditioning option.
Nothing but praise for this SUV. Comfort. Wonderfully appointed. Took it on a road trip to New York City to pick-up my green 1997 Wrangler, that I purchased on E-Bay. The only down-side... 14mpg.
I love trucks and SUVs. I enjoy the room that they offer. They sit higher and are by far more comfortable for me to drive. Growing up on a farm, a truck was a necessity. The Expedition was loaded with power steering - windows - locks, cruise and tilt steering. Leather seats. It had the optional over-head heating and air conditioning option.
Nothing but praise for this SUV. Comfort. Wonderfully appointed. Took it on a road trip to New York City to pick-up my green 1997 Wrangler, that I purchased on E-Bay. The only down-side... 14mpg.
Mercury Mountaineer:
This was my daily driver until I traded it for my 2005 Jeep Wrangler.Options included power steering - windows - locks - sunroof and cruise control.
Shown with my daughter Erica.
This was my daily driver until I traded it for my 2005 Jeep Wrangler.Options included power steering - windows - locks - sunroof and cruise control.
Shown with my daughter Erica.
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe:
Purchased as my daily driver. It took me through mud, ice and snow. Even did a little mudding in it once. It was a great SUV and tow vehicle. It had a 350c.i. I ended up selling it to my friend Jeremy Wilson. I always felt like a member of the FBI when I drove it! (Ha!)
Purchased as my daily driver. It took me through mud, ice and snow. Even did a little mudding in it once. It was a great SUV and tow vehicle. It had a 350c.i. I ended up selling it to my friend Jeremy Wilson. I always felt like a member of the FBI when I drove it! (Ha!)
Dodge Dakota:
A low mileage purchase.
This Dakota sat in an elderly gentleman's front yard in Piqua, Ohio for years. One day as I drove by, I noticed a "For Sale" sign posted in it's window. His asking price was reasonable, the truck was very low mileage. So, I purchased it. What I did not realize was, it's time sitting in that front yard had taken its toll.
Not long after my purchase, I was driving on Rt. 25A on my way home to Piqua from Troy, Ohio when the left rear tire blew out! The tire did not just go flat, but the steel inter-belt wrapped itself around the rear axle. I was able to get the tire changed, but that was just the beginning of my problems. Rust had taken its toll as well. Not on the truck's body, but the under side of the truck. All the brake lines had rusted out, unbeknownst to myself. One day, daughter Erica with me, I went to hit the brakes... Peddle went directly to the floor. Emergency brake was non-functional as well. After a lot of down shifting, and Erica and I with doors open, dragging our feet to help stop the truck. We were a scene right out of the TV cartoon, the Flintstones.
A low mileage purchase.
This Dakota sat in an elderly gentleman's front yard in Piqua, Ohio for years. One day as I drove by, I noticed a "For Sale" sign posted in it's window. His asking price was reasonable, the truck was very low mileage. So, I purchased it. What I did not realize was, it's time sitting in that front yard had taken its toll.
Not long after my purchase, I was driving on Rt. 25A on my way home to Piqua from Troy, Ohio when the left rear tire blew out! The tire did not just go flat, but the steel inter-belt wrapped itself around the rear axle. I was able to get the tire changed, but that was just the beginning of my problems. Rust had taken its toll as well. Not on the truck's body, but the under side of the truck. All the brake lines had rusted out, unbeknownst to myself. One day, daughter Erica with me, I went to hit the brakes... Peddle went directly to the floor. Emergency brake was non-functional as well. After a lot of down shifting, and Erica and I with doors open, dragging our feet to help stop the truck. We were a scene right out of the TV cartoon, the Flintstones.
Trucks!
2005 Chevrolet Colorado Extreme: Jake
Traded my white Jeep Wrangler for this truck. I was the third owner. The original owner was an eighty-seven year old lady. She is responsible for the ghost flames down each side of the truck. She also had butterflies on it and the tailgate was "tattooed". I switched it to a Rally Sport / Corvette theme. It had 20,XXX miles on it when I purchased it. My friend Lisa, who owned it prior to me and found the black chrome wheels that it sports.
Traded my white Jeep Wrangler for this truck. I was the third owner. The original owner was an eighty-seven year old lady. She is responsible for the ghost flames down each side of the truck. She also had butterflies on it and the tailgate was "tattooed". I switched it to a Rally Sport / Corvette theme. It had 20,XXX miles on it when I purchased it. My friend Lisa, who owned it prior to me and found the black chrome wheels that it sports.
1960 International Harvester:
BD240 - 6cly. 3/4 ton 4x4 with locking hubs. Long bed flare side. Texas body, so very little rust.