66gtk Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 I posted here first in 2018 looking for help in finding my Dad's truck, or one similar to it. https://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/New-Guy-my-Flareside-story-and-looking-to-find-a-truck-tp18719.html I knew it was a long shot to find dad's "actual" truck, but I did find it over 2 years ago after I had purchased mine. I've tried for over 2 years to buy it with no luck. The truck was reportedly in this guys garage for nearly 30 years in Utah and was untouched. It had 50K miles on it, and was exactly the way my Dad had it with no modifications or changes other than a bug deflector and chrome trim rings added. Fast forward over 2 years and many many conversations with the owner and my Dad was able to successfully get his truck back home in late May, just a few weeks ago! I drove back to ND last weekend to assess what was there and try and rejuvenate the original paint. My dad has every bit of paperwork on this truck since getting the original brochure and order sheet. It's all there, including the day 2 mods. He had Hedman RV headers and dual exhaust, dual glass packs installed. They are still there. The smog pump has been disconnected, but the EEC-III system remains with the original carb. The paint cleaned up nice, and Dad is very happy. He's going to clean up the wheels since the trim rings left marks in the paint, and put on new tires and other maintenance issues. He plans to leave it alone and original, including the bedwood that remains. I'm not sure what the chances are that he got his truck back in nearly the same condition he had it in after all these years, but they can't be good! Sure makes for a great story and happy conclusion! Here are pics from last weekend's clean up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 What a wonderful story! Wow! And what a wonderful son! I'll bet he's one happy father. Happy Father's Day! Truck looks beautiful. So now you have two immaculate and stock trucks. Almost twins! Lets see a pic of the two of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66gtk Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 What a wonderful story! Wow! And what a wonderful son! I'll bet he's one happy father. Happy Father's Day! Truck looks beautiful. So now you have two immaculate and stock trucks. Almost twins! Lets see a pic of the two of them? Thanks Gary! Here you go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Thanks Gary! Here you go... Two of the prettiest trucks around! What a pair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerman5K Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Thanks Gary! Here you go... Both trucks are amazing! Your style side is an inspiration to my truck. I'm planning to paint mine the same color scheme this summer once I finish the bodywork. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66gtk Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 Both trucks are amazing! Your style side is an inspiration to my truck. I'm planning to paint mine the same color scheme this summer once I finish the bodywork. Great job! Wow! Thank you. My truck was inspired by my Dad's (: Here's another shot for you that shows the color well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Very cool! Love both trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351FUN Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 That is beyond gorgeous, congrats on getting it home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 That is beyond gorgeous, congrats on getting it home Good work! Congratulations!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Dang! That is awesome! Nice trucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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