Re: Wile E Coyote Hood Ornament
 

Yes Sir ! Married 43 years.

Truth !
 

Happy Wife, happy life .

I missed this the first time 'round, now I have a fantastic lady who understands she needn't worry about any drug use or me chasing other skirts etc. so she lets me play with my oldies .

We've been together longer than I was with my first .

I work hard at keeping her happy .

I love your truck and miss every old Chevy 6-Banger I've even had and there were quite a few .

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

Saturday the town of Penrose had their annual Apple Day Parade. I was asked to drive my old truck for Colon Orchards by my Wifes Uncle. I ended up on the front page of the Canon City Daily Record. My oldest Grand daughter rode on the float tossing apples to the onlookers with others.

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

I found some keys on ebay to fit my trunk in the bed of our truck.

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

Added some backup lights under the bed out of direct sight but in an effective spot. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/TWDTLEDU104

Backup Lamps
 

Have you yet gone to a seriously dark place to see how well / far they work ? .

Re: Backup Lamps
 

I've just backed into my Conex container after dark. I have not been out in the night to see how far they work but they are very bright. One of the guys that works at NAPA has them on his A pillars of his Jeep and says they work really well. I think the box said they shine for 200 feet.

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

If you're satisfied with the trailer's illumination when you reversed into it I'm sure they're fine .

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

Backing up my driveway and into to the Conex is my biggest concern. I think I'll be happy with that.

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

I mounted the lights on the rear cross rail behind the fuel tank at the top of each fuel tank strap. You have to look twice to see them there. I will post a picture of them installed when I get a chance.

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

That looks perfect .

Still no bumper ? .

Ouch .

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

I've got one for the front of a 34 Ford I might try to use mounted upside down with the hitch coming out underneath. Not decided yet.

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

I would like other options.

Safety Knows NO Season
 

That looks nice .

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

Have you try this place for a bumper?

http://www.rockymountainrelics.net/

I like those backup lights.:metal:

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

Here are a couple of pictures of the lights installed and with them with lit.
That's not the bumper I can use . I'll probably have a painted one.
I'll have to give them a call and see what they have. Thanks!

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

We went out last month and took some fall pictures.

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

Looks nice

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

That middle picture will make another Great Calendar picture. :metal:

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

Thanks guys.

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

How old do you have to be to be considered an "antique" truck person? :lol:

I've been enjoying reading my way through the thread. I'm a big fan of the "fix and drive, maintain and drive, modify and drive" approach to owning old rigs. Makes for a fun build (and drive) thread.

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

Just finished reading through the rest of the thread. I'll enjoy following along from here.

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

Thanks, I think I like the driving part best. ;)
Thanks for the interest. Hopefully I don't disappoint with the idle time between posts.

Re: Another Blue Chevy
 

I'm never disappointed, you need drive time....:metal:

Why We Do It
 

For me, the only thing better than driving my oldies is working on them but I'm a bit of an outlier .

I am a retired Journeyman Mechanic who always drove the oldest vehicle wherever I worked .

Mostly stock as they're more reliable that way .