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Posted: **Sat Nov 22, 2014 12:06 pm**

I made this truck for a nephew when he was 5, about 35 years ago. It stood up well to some hard "truckin".

He recently gave it back, so I decided to refurbish it for the 5 year old grandson of a good friend. I repainted quite a bit of it, made a new grill, added crests on the doors and rebuilt the stake sides. The SS band saw was handy for that.
I think he is going to like it.
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Posted: **Sat Nov 22, 2014 12:09 pm**

That is awesome. Love the little details on the dash and of the transmission/engine. It is wonderful that it will get to be used by another little boy.

Posted: **Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:38 pm**

Great Job, both then and now!

It's a testament to good craftsmanship when something hold up so well for so long.

Congratulations.

John

Posted: **Sat Nov 22, 2014 5:04 pm**

Thumbs up!!! Nice rebuild!

Posted: **Sat Nov 22, 2014 5:10 pm**

What a great story! Nice job on the truck ... I love the engine and tilt cab!

Dick

Posted: **Sat Nov 22, 2014 5:29 pm**

I can't decide which I liked more the truck or the anecdote.

Posted: **Sat Nov 22, 2014 8:05 pm**

Thank you for the comments, guys!

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