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Grateful!
A HUGE thank you to my friend Louie and the good folks down at Car Connection in Barrio Logan. I just got my 1950 Ford Custom Coupe back and it's like a totally different car. Issues: It was drifting all …
Chapter 4: The View From The Window Seat
Every old car that I have ever owned has needed work immediately.. I prepare for it now. My new 1950 Ford Custom Club Coupe was no different. Into the shop it went, fresh brakes all around, carburetor rebuild and a …
Chapter 3: Gullwings and Droogs - The Petersen and LACMA
Sunday morning... Johnny and I had crashed out at the Holiday Inn in Van Nuys, right near the Galpin dealerships. Part of the 2 block long Galpin compound is the Horseless Carriage Diner. Excellent American style breakfast. Before heading over …
Chapter 2: The Custom Coupe goes south.
I had found the car that I wanted. The deal was made, a deposit paid. The seller was willing to wait until the end of the month before I collected the car and paid the balance. The car was in …
Chapter 1: The last flight of the Apache.
1959 Chevrolet 3100 Apache Stepside Shortbed Pickup. Of all the old cars and trucks that I have owned over the years, this pickup has been my favorite. There was something so special about it, and over the years I had …