stronger66 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I know this really isn’t Club related , but isn’t making tuff decisions in our lifes part of our business? I got a very strange call yesterday from a husband and wife couple that own http://www.tigercreek.org/ conversation started out, “ Mike this will sound very strange at first so please hear us out if you please” Seems the two have been looking for a 1966 Ford F100, incredibly just like mine! So let’s back up a few years! I purchased the truck from the original owners son after his farther passed away in 95’, the truck was still in his barn in central Texas and after the story from his Son in 2004 about the history of the truck on the family farm for 25 years and my story of looking for a project, we made a deal. I did the complete frame off restoration on the truck which took me a year and a half and after It made many magazines, calendars, best in shows, etc. in the past 8 years since I’ve owned the truck to fill my garage with awards! So back to the Tiger Rescue They want it for the center their story goes, asked if I would sale or had I considered selling? and if so how much? I spit out a price thinking oh well what have I got to lose? Little did I know how much I would have to lose, They agreed! Now my bank account is soon to be much happier My garage is to be much emptier! And I now will start dealing with the reality of passing on of a great friend You see the reason I made so many awards and recognitions was, I did the hole truck myself, everything No custom build shops involved And I was cleaning their clocks in competition So this is why the truck had become such a special piece of the family And talking about it last night was like saying we were giving away a member of the family. But times, age and other issues make it a right decision This could relate over in our clud business, Tuff decision! So I say good bye to Miss Daisy My 1966 Ford F100 Short Bed I know ladies, it’s a guy thing! well At least I will have the extra cash now to do the next phase of upgrades on the Shelby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnf Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Wow, beautiful truck. Hopefully you got the price you had never imagined for it, and then some. Good luck with the new Shelby mods. Or you could always go and find another project like Miss Daisy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I have always loved that body style, especially the Uni-Body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsarkis Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Very nice, grats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt350lp Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Congrats on the sale....It will be OK....Someone else will get to enjoy your work of ART......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Man that is a really nice rig! I am sure the new owner will cherish it. As an aside I had a '60 custom cab short bed with a 3 on the tree and a 6. Was a beater but man it was great. Also had another big back window custom cab short bed in the past at a different time, it was a Chev also a 1960. Thanks for shring the pictures, very great job you did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Ruighaver Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 What an amazing truck, and I too hope that you got enough to at least put a dent in the blood, sweat, and tears you've put into it! Good luck with the Shelby upgrades! Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Johnston Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Sounds like take the sale as a positive step towards to starting your next award winning project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Great truck, you did a wonderful job. My thinking is just like that show "Wheeler Dealers", you saved a vehicle from the crusher, and gave it a new lease on life. Good for you. Lots of people will draw joy from your talent and effort. Again, congrats. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stronger66 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 this was my assembly plant, frame shop, "Paint booth" (6 coats), Etc. I don't think I'm doing another! buy and drive comes to mind! Made a few improvements since then but still a little tight, but it's my Man Cave! Maybe why the Shelby seems to be "Drewling" a little lately sitting in the drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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