When bought this old gal in 85, I paid $500.
CB - You are so right! There are things from our past that come to mind almost daily. Working with my Dad in the back yard on old cars is one of my favorite.
You might get a kick out of this - I bought a 67' El Camino 6 years ago thinking he would want it when he turned 16. He helped in every step of the restore process, I was certain he would want it.
When school started this year, he asked if he could bring the 53' to auto shop and start restoring it. I said, " sure, but don't you want to do some finishing touch up's on the 67' ". He replied, " If you would like me to sure, but I need to get started on the 53' to have it ready by my 16th birthday."
I was proud that he wanted the unfinished and is willing to put in the effort. My wife didn't understand why I was so proud at that moment but I'm sure a few of you do.
The auto shop teacher is one of my former players, he lets us work on the truck on weekends so
I can have a hand in the restore process.
Here are some finished pic's of the 67' . I can't find any before pic's, when I do I'll post them.