A friend of mine had sent this over, and I've shared it with a few of you whom I've become acquainted with.
A really, neat story and video! About 17 minutes in duration.
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https://youtu.be/ghAS1MZ_eV8
Surprising Dad for 99th birthday with '55 Ford he never thought would run again
Walt West's wish was to drive the '55 Ford he bought brand new and and parked in a shed for 47 years.. His baby boomer "kids" spent 3 months getting the '55 ...
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That smile doesn't lie!
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That smile doesn't lie!
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Re: That smile doesn't lie!
17 minutes well spent. Fantastic video! Very well spent.
I'm not a 50's car guy but I'd love to take that one for a spin after warming it up... 115 mph? Naw, but to put it thru it's paces.
Just to see a perspective of Bob's (RIP) love of older Ford's from then.
Thanks Marv.
I watched another older friend move his 60's or 70's Drott, tracked backhoe onto a truck and his mind was quite completely gone yet he KNEW that old backhoe still. Very well in fact. Tony (RIP) put it up on the trailer just last year.
Gold.
I'm not a 50's car guy but I'd love to take that one for a spin after warming it up... 115 mph? Naw, but to put it thru it's paces.
Just to see a perspective of Bob's (RIP) love of older Ford's from then.
Thanks Marv.
I watched another older friend move his 60's or 70's Drott, tracked backhoe onto a truck and his mind was quite completely gone yet he KNEW that old backhoe still. Very well in fact. Tony (RIP) put it up on the trailer just last year.
Gold.
Since I lost my mind mind, I feel more liberated