Show Me Your Ride!

**Chase** · 25th October 07, 10:51 AM

I think I may have figured out the photobucket thing

**James MacMillan** · 2nd November 07, 08:36 PM

"La Tortuga"

**Mr. Kilt** · 3rd November 07, 09:10 AM

Well, I hope I don't jinx the deal by posting these pics before I sign the bill of sale, but I just had to add these to the thread.

I've made a gentleman's agreement to purchase this 1927 Essex hotrod pickup from an old childhood friend. The truck cab is Essex but the fenders, hood, radiator shell and chassis are all 1930 Chevrolet.

He and his dad built it in the late 70's, and it's been hiding away in a storage locker for the past 20 years. I had a small hand in helping build it back then, plus I got to drive all over the place in it going to car shows and such. When he decided to sell it he wanted to insure it went to a good home, and as I have a bit of a history with it he knew I was the one to buy it. It will look great at our new home (story and pics to follow).

These two pics were taken in 1979, and aside from it not having the "Texaco" decals on the doors it hasn't changed a bit. It runs a 225ci Dodge slant-6 engine with automatic transmission.

I should be finalizing the purchase in the spring, once we move.

**James MacMillan** · 3rd November 07, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Kilt

Well, I hope I don't jinx the deal by posting these pics before I sign the bill of sale, but I just had to add these to the thread.

I've made a gentleman's agreement to purchase this 1927 Essex hotrod pickup from an old childhood friend. The truck cab is Essex but the fenders, hood, radiator shell and chassis are all 1930 Chevrolet.

He and his dad built it in the late 70's, and it's been hiding away in a storage locker for the past 20 years. I had a small hand in helping build it back then, plus I got to drive all over the place in it going to car shows and such. When he decided to sell it he wanted to insure it went to a good home, and as I have a bit of a history with it he knew I was the one to buy it. It will look great at our new home (story and pics to follow).

These two pics were taken in 1979, and aside from it not having the "Texaco" decals on the doors it hasn't changed a bit. It runs a 225ci Dodge slant-6 engine with automatic transmission.

I should be finalizing the purchase in the spring, once we move.

Wow, new house and a new truck! You must be doing alright.

Congrats!

**Mr. Kilt** · 3rd November 07, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by James MacMillan

Wow, new house and a new truck! You must be doing alright.

Congrats!

Thanks! We're doing ok, but the house and the truck both cost a lot less than you might think. We will, however, finally be debt-free aside from a very small mortgage on the house. Can't wait for that!

**MJR** · 4th November 07, 10:48 PM

Keels, not wheels, baby:

Cheers,

Murray

**porrick** · 5th November 07, 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by MJR

Keels, not wheels, baby:

Cheers,

Murray

Not a ride, but rather a glide

Good to see another sailor on-board (pun intended) - we don't see many Hunters in my waters.

Happy sailing from sy "Attitude"

**Chrissss** · 30th November 07, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Kilt

Thanks! We're doing ok, but the house and the truck both cost a lot less than you might think. We will, however, finally be debt-free aside from a very small mortgage on the house. Can't wait for that!

The joys of moving away from the insane Alberta market to the calmer Manitoba one. Selling any property in Calgary will bring in enough to get close to clear title here. What takes you out to Neepawa?

Chris...

**Mr. Kilt** · 1st December 07, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by Chrissss

The joys of moving away from the insane Alberta market to the calmer Manitoba one. Selling any property in Calgary will bring in enough to get close to clear title here. What takes you out to Neepawa?

Chris...

We're moving to get away from the stress of life in Calgary. This city has changed too much over the past few years. It's gotten too big too fast, traffic is an absolute nightmare, and crime has taken over every corner of the city. Neepawa will be a very refreshing change of life for us.

I was born and raised in Dauphin and always liked Neepawa, and it was just happenchance that we found the house that we bought. It will be really nice being close to Clear Lake, and I still have family in the Minnedosa area.

Because we're heavily mortgaged on our house in Calgary we won't clear enough to pay cash for the new place, but it will be close. We should be mortgage-free within a year or two. We will, however, have enough cash to pay for the little hotrod. Man's gotta have his toys, ya know!

Another bonus is there's alot of work available in Neepawa and I've pretty much already nailed down a job. Just have to have a face to face interview. Karen is making a few calls on Monday to see what she can find.