I tried the mid-life crisis excuse once. I'm now treated like an old guy by
the whole family (which in itself can be a blessing). I'd say, "go for it!"
And Happy Birthday!
Rob
----- Original Message -----
From: Nelson, Jeff - DTC <jnelson@paducah.k12.ky.us>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>; 'Kevin Lake' <lakek@oit.edu>
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 1999 1:17 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] RE: Canopy Express on Ebay
> VERY COOL! I am sorely tempted since I have wanted one ever since I saw
> a picture of one years ago. Wouldn't it make a great camper, cover the
> openings with screens, roll down canvas sides as original, I'm drooling
> already. On the other hand, the wife would kill me. On the other hand, I
> am turning 50 this weekend, I COULD blame it on a midlife crisis
> couldn't I?
>
>
> Jeff Nelson
> 1953 3600 (in pieces all over the shop)
> Paducah, KY
>
>
> > ----------
> > From: Kevin Lake[SMTP:lakek@oit.edu]
> > Reply To: Kevin Lake
> > Sent: Thursday, May 13, 1999 2:33 PM
> > To: vikinghill@aol.com; oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Interesting item on eBay web site
> > item#103618819: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster, Hucksters truck Rare
> >
> > Canopy Express!!!!! Very cool and VERY rare. I wonder what the
> > reserve is
> > on it? I wonder where the "huckster" name came from?
> >
> >
> > Kevin Lake
> > 56 GMC Suburban/napco
> >
> > ----------
> > > From: vikinghill@aol.com
> > > To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: [oletrucks] Interesting item on eBay web site
> > item#103618819:
> > 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster, Hucksters truck Rare
> > > Date: Thursday, May 13, 1999 11:38 AM
> > >
> > > Hey everyone,
> > > I usually leave the Ebay to others, but this is one of the weirdest
> > ?trucks? that I have seen, 1/2 pannel, 1/2 truck. Worth at least a
> > look.
> > Has a reserve. Ebay # = 103618819.
> > >
> > > Title of item: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster, Hucksters truck Rare
> > > Seller: patooze@aol.com
> > > Starts: 05/12/99, 21:11:09 PDT
> > > Ends: 05/19/99, 21:11:09 PDT
> > > Price: Starts at $900.00
> > > To bid on the item, go to:
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=103618819
> > >
> > >
> > > Item Description:
> > > 1948 Chevrolet Thriftmaster. This is a nice old truck,
> > originally it
> > would have canvas flaps on the side and back, this is the truck people
> > would drive in and sell grocerys and ice to people. It is commonly
> > known as
> > a Hucksters truck. It is a solid truck, but does need restoration. It
> > still
> > runs and has low original miles. All the parts are also original to
> > this
> > truck. So if you are looking for a project car that is unique this
> > could be
> > for you. Email for questions, buyer must either pick up or delivery
> > can be
> > arranged for a price depending upon location. Low reserve! You don't
> > see a
> > lot of these anymore!
> > > On 05/12/99 at 21:12:59 PDT, seller added the following information:
> > > Free counters provided by Honesty Communications.Sellers, to view
> > all of
> > your Honesty(tm) counters at a glance, click here
> > >
> > > Visit eBay, the world's largest Personal Trading Community at
> > http://www.ebay.com
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> > 1959
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> > 1959
> >
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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