My 50 roadster pickup build

[Indian113]

The pleasure of the Visit was ALL Mine! We put around 4000 miles on the Motorhome and visiting Jim and his Wife wasn't out of the way. We had planned to go to the Ozarks on our way and he lives close to Branson.

Riding in Jim's Roadster was over the top for me. I have fallen in love with that Truck through the pictures and read his build thread over and over. Jim is a perfectionist and the work he does shows it. If anyone gets a chance to see it up close you'll see what I mean.

I have tried to meet as many of our board members I can, if you do you'll find that we not only have a common bond with Trucks but in many other things.

Jim. God only made so many perfect heads-the rest he put Hair on!

Thanks Again for Finishing off a Wonderful Vacation!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Indian113

The pleasure of the Visit was ALL Mine! We put around 4000 miles on the Motorhome and visiting Jim and his Wife wasn't out of the way. We had planned to go to the Ozarks on our way and he lives close to Branson.

Riding in Jim's Roadster was over the top for me. I have fallen in love with that Truck through the pictures and read his build thread over and over. Jim is a perfectionist and the work he does shows it. If anyone gets a chance to see it up close you'll see what I mean.

I have tried to meet as many of our board members I can, if you do you'll find that we not only have a common bond with Trucks but in many other things.

Jim. God only made so many perfect heads-the rest he put Hair on!

Thanks Again for Finishing off a Wonderful Vacation!

Ray, you are to kind. Keep that up and my head with get so big I won't have any hair at all. Enjoyed all the time we had together...Jim

[Advanced Design]

It is great you all were able to get together. Almost all the people I've met over the years that work on their vehicles are pretty good folks. I met up with a member down in Evansville couple weeks ago to buy a transmission and we had a great day in his shop. Good guy!

Hopefully Jim one of these days we will make it over too.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

It is great you all were able to get together. Almost all the people I've met over the years that work on their vehicles are pretty good folks. I met up with a member down in Evansville couple weeks ago to buy a transmission and we had a great day in his shop. Good guy!

Hopefully Jim one of these days we will make it over too.

Doug, somehow and someway we will get it done...Jim

[oldman3]

Hope you guys and gals are ready for another of my trips. At least once a year a few of us get together and cruise down to Gaston's Resort in Arkansas. It's about 170 miles round trip, is in the Ozarks so nice views, and lots of curves, which I enjoy,just a nice trip. We have bunch at Gaston's, watch some planes, go to the dam, and then back home. Hope you enjoy the pics.
Pic 1 Somewhere in Arkansas, me driving and taking pics with the other arm.
Pic 2 At Gaston's my pickup, Tom S vette, Bills 48.
Pic 3 Tom T vette, Ed's 71 cutlass, Dave's 35 and Glens 34.
Pic 4 Looking east from inside restaurant.
Pic 5 Directly outside the restaurant.

[oldman3]

Pic 1 View from dinning area on lower level.
Pic 2 Some of the planes that had landed earlier.
Pic 3 Their grass runway.
It's amazing how many planes land here, eat and then take off.

[oldman3]

Pic 1 This was the smallest plane that took off, here's he's revving it up.
Pic 2 Going down the strip.
Pic 3 Finally off the ground about 3/4 way down.
We watched 5 planes take off and all the rest where up just past the picnic tables.
Pic 4 Front of Gaston's, it has 3 levels.

[BossH0G]

Do the planes land there and eat? Or do the pilots land there and eat?

[Advanced Design]

Looks like a great day Jim! Good day for a cruise with friends. Thanks for sharing.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Looks like a great day Jim! Good day for a cruise with friends. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Doug,
Cruising with friends makes it fun. Cloudy and overcast all day. Started out about 50* then got to around 60*, but with friends, your in your ride, can't make it much better. Driving them is what it's all about...Jim

[Kim57]

Cool pics.
Thanks for posting.
Kim

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Cool pics.
Thanks for posting.
Kim

Kim, your welcome, and thanks for checking in out...Jim

[ChuckDriver]

Cool pic's!

Flying your own plane in for lunch is where the phrase "$100 Cheeseburger" comes from!!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Cool pic's!

Flying your own plane in for lunch is where the phrase "$100 Cheeseburger" comes from!!

Thanks JJ, and that doesn't include fries...Jim

[Indian113]

Jim, thanks for taking us along on your run. Looks like a Good Time was had by all.
I've found there are 2 times I really enjoy driving my Trucks- when I'm alone or in a Group!!!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Indian113

Jim, thanks for taking us along on your run. Looks like a Good Time was had by all.
I've found there are 2 times I really enjoy driving my Trucks- when I'm alone or in a Group!!!

Thanks Ray, I agree about the driving. Coming back home there were two of us together, running two lane blacktop, just got into a groove engine rpm, etc. Made me think the first 50 miles from West Plains to Gainesville, was the same road you drove to get to West Plains from Branson (160),last 50 for you, so you know the road, hills and curves...Jim

[Indian113]

We are going to try and get down again next summer, Eve says we have to tear up those roads and ride the curves. I don't know how to get the truck and the Harleys down there at the same time!!

[lower50's]

Fun trip

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by lower50's

Fun trip

Yes it was, thanks for checking in out...Jim

[Chevy-49]

Never visited Arkansas, nice pictures, always like to see roadviews.
Thanks for sharing.
Richard

[crossfire84]

Nice, Thats what it's all about.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Chevy-49

Never visited Arkansas, nice pictures, always like to see roadviews.
Thanks for sharing.
Richard

Originally Posted by crossfire84

Nice, Thats what it's all about.

Thanks guys. Wish views would have shown better, maybe next time...Jim

[joedoh]

thanks for the pictures! the arkansas ozarks is a beautiful place especially in october

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by joedoh

thanks for the pictures! the arkansas ozarks is a beautiful place especially in october

You are so right. We were early, some of trees are just now starting to turn, maybe get a few pics later this month...Jim

[RockinKees]

Jim, you make some beautiful trips!
That's what it's all about!

I hope to come to USA one time and make a roadtrip there!