Dang ol’ rig ol’ son #truckstr

1st day with a new apprentice today, after 2 years with lousy help I really hope this guy can hang

#dadstr #farmstr

The ol Winnebago getting a little love this morning

Today’s #fiatmining My apprentice’s tummy hurt or something so I got to re-rope an elevator by myself. Kind of slow going without any help but I got it done.

I always really enjoy this part of starting a new project. Cleaning the mold and oxidation off to see what kind of patina is under it. Water, comet bleach, and a scotch-brite pad does the trick. I was on the fence about whether or not this truck would end up getting painted when I bought it. I’m leaning towards leaving it as is now. Here’s a couple before and afters #truckstr

GM The gears in my head won’t stop turning and dreaming up this truck. Soon these two trucks will be one