Ron Duncan wrote:
> My house just burnt down. It started in the garage most likely from a water
> heater. Yes, my grandfathers 51 Chevy 1/2 ton truck was in there partially
> restored. Just about all of the metal was warped. The garage door opener
> fell on the cab and caved it in. I drug it out of the garage with tears in
> my eyes and put it in storage until I can get the house rebuilt. I had just
> updated the frame , suspension, disk brakes etc. I am at a loss right now
> as to what to do. I have the VIN plate untouched by the fire. I may just
> pull all the metal back off and start over but am too overwhelmed to make
> any hard decisions. Several people have looked at it and said it would be a
> lot cheaper to just buy another truck. That is probably true, but my
> earliest memories of this truck was sitting in my Papaw's lap steering that
> truck when I was about 7 years old. I am 55 now. Another truck just won't
> do.
>
> I think I am going to be in the market for a parts doner truck or two or I
> could start buying cabs, fenders, etc. Anybody got any ideas. I need to
> find parts pretty close to home. I won't be able to afford big shipping
> bills.
>
> I have whined enough. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
>
> Ron Duncan
> Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135
> 918-743-0230
> rondunc@webzone.net
>
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Ron,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I can't begin to imagine how you must
be feeling, but I wish you well in the rebuilding of your house and truck.
--
Alan Gingles
Calgary, Alberta
1948 Chevy 1314 street rod
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