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Old 04-06-2021, 08:42 PM   #1
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I've been working on a special truck. My Great Grandfather bought this truck new in 1940. He took my Grandmother to the hospital in it when my Dad was born.
Today my Dad's health is fading fast. I started doing a full restoration but feared I was running out of time to give my Dad a ride in it so the mission became "Just get it running again.".
Easter weekend I drove it 75 miles to my Dad's house and gave him a ride in his Grandfather's old truck. He hasn't left the house in a long time but this made his day.

Thank you all for the help and advise/parts I've gotten from the good people here.
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Old 04-06-2021, 08:49 PM   #2
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I've been working on a special truck. My Great Grandfather bought this truck new in 1940. He took my Grandmother to the hospital in it when my Dad was born.
Today my Dad's health is fading fast. I started doing a full restoration but feared I was running out of time to give my Dad a ride in it so the mission became "Just get it running again.".
Easter weekend I drove it 75 miles to my Dad's house and gave him a ride in his Grandfather's old truck. He hasn't left the house in a long time but this made his day.

Thank you all for the help and advise/parts I've gotten from the good people here.
That's great!
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Old 04-06-2021, 08:57 PM   #3
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I am glad that your Dad enjoyed the ride in the 1940 Ford Pick-up again, 80 years since his first ride.
I am sure that he appreciated the effort that you put in to arrange for this ride.
Your 1940 Ford Pick-Up Looks great.
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Old 04-06-2021, 09:11 PM   #4
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You will cherish that ride forever!
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I learned to drive when I was about 12 yrs old in my grand father's '40 Ford pick up. You have a nice story and a nice truck!!
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VERY FEW will ever get the opportunity you did to share that ride with your dad with that exceptional vehicle with all that family history. Congratulations on achieving your objective!
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Old 04-06-2021, 10:15 PM   #7
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Amazing story- you will remember that day forever.


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Old 04-06-2021, 11:24 PM   #8
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Very Nice Truck! Happy Easter to you!
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Old 04-06-2021, 11:32 PM   #9
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You had a MUCH better Easter than these poor guys, for sure! DD


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Old 04-06-2021, 11:41 PM   #10
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Old 04-07-2021, 12:12 AM   #11
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That's fantastic !!
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Old 04-07-2021, 12:18 AM   #12
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Awesome... !
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Old 04-07-2021, 04:22 AM   #13
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Old 04-07-2021, 04:24 AM   #14
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Well done. The old fella looks chuffed to see the old truck again. Respect for you for what you did and best wishes to the Old Man.
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Great story, great hard work to have it running for him, but the memories are priceless. Great job!
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Old 04-07-2021, 05:28 AM   #16
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You did good!
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Old 04-07-2021, 06:23 AM   #17
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Wonderful story and wonderful act. Good show. Glad you shared it with Dad and us.

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Old 04-07-2021, 06:48 AM   #18
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HD, this is a great story....and it would also make a great contribution to the V8 Times magazine! Not sure if you get the bi-monthly publication from the Early Ford V8 Club, but I'm thinking Jerry Windle, the editor would really be interested in your Easter story!!
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Old 04-07-2021, 07:18 AM   #19
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Thank You, I needed hear a GOOD story , with all the other that is going on. Wish I could give my Dad a ride in anything. God Bless
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Old 04-07-2021, 07:46 AM   #20
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what a wonderful thing you did for your grandpa, and you have that truck looking dam good to me be proud of yourself you have done a fine job , I'm sure the old boy had a wonderful ride in the old truck
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Old 04-07-2021, 08:06 AM   #21
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Glad to see you had that special time together, great memories were made that day.
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Great story, you will always remember sharing that moment with your dad! A very Happy Easter for both of you to share.
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Well done. Memories are forever.
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How wonderful! May the Lord bless your dear old Dad.
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Good on ya!!
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Old 04-08-2021, 12:42 AM   #26
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Thank You for sharing with us all ...
What a great story ....
You’ll remember that smile on his face forever...
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Old 04-08-2021, 04:13 PM   #27
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Good for you both to enjoy that ride. Truck looks & apparently runs fine soo if it were mine
I would leave it just like it is in your picture.
One of the last memories I have of my dad was when I took him out to McDonalds for fries & cheeseburger ,man he had a bid grin from ear to ear. He was just recovering from a stroke. He lived alone & lay on the floor for while until my sister found him.
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I love this story! Thanks so much for posting it for us all to enjoy.
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What a neat thing you and your dad got to experience. Good on you, and your truck looks great just the way it is.
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Great story and I love the truck...you will always have the memories and the pictures to remind you...I'm your dads age range with sons of my own so I can assure you he appreciates your effort and work..
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Hi Everyone. I'm catching up a bit late here. BUT, I love my LL Bean Slippers too!

Very nice soul lifter here!

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Thank you all so much. I'm really a little overwhelmed.
I don't often post but I've gotten a lot of help from the good folks here just reading and searching. I've even gotten a few hard to find parts from a few members here.

I couldn't have done it without you guys.
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I'm really a little overwhelmed.
I don't often post but I've gotten a lot of help from the good folks here just reading and searching.
Well, maybe you just need to come hang-out a little more often. Tell some stories, or even tell a lie or two! DD
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Old 04-09-2021, 09:33 PM   #34
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i've been working on a special truck. My great grandfather bought this truck new in 1940. He took my grandmother to the hospital in it when my dad was born.
Today my dad's health is fading fast. I started doing a full restoration but feared i was running out of time to give my dad a ride in it so the mission became "just get it running again.".
Easter weekend i drove it 75 miles to my dad's house and gave him a ride in his grandfather's old truck. He hasn't left the house in a long time but this made his day.

Thank you all for the help and advise/parts i've gotten from the good people here.
awesome story. I love what you did.
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Great experience for both of you, thanks for sharing.
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That is such a nice thing to do, way to go.


I am in the same boat with my '49, although no family history with mine. I just want to get it running/driving so my Dad can enjoy it. He hot rodded flatheads as a young man, would be great for him to drive one again.


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A great story and a beautiful pickup.
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Great Story! Stay Safe! Thanks.
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Beautiful story. Full respect Sir!
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