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Back from the deep! #411630 07/21/18 11:24 PM
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 253 Mid Michigan Lahti35 OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Lahti35 Backyard Mechanic Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 253 Mid Michigan	I was once a VCCA member several years ago with a '36 standard. Life happens and I had to sell the '36... More life happens and before you know it more life happens and it's been years. Recently wrapped up some major changes and decided to return to the club. What to do?... Hop in a truck and drive 1700 miles to pic up my "new" Chevy! Left home early this AM and am sitting in a hotel watching pawn stars with the Mrs before getting some shut eye in preparation for another long day on the road. Stay tuned! Attached Images RIP Trololo Man 1935-2012

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Re: Back from the deep! Lahti35 #411632 07/22/18 12:34 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon	Looks like an interesting story. At any rate, you might post the above in the General Discussions forums instead of here in the New User Forum which is for new users to the forum to post their first topic. The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

Re: Back from the deep! Lahti35 #411633 07/22/18 03:30 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000
tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia	Welcome back. You have overcome a major hurdle in the old car game, getting the wife's permission. When you get the chance post a few pics of the "new toy". Tony 1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire

Re: Back from the deep! Junkyard Dog #412024 07/29/18 10:38 AM
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 253 Mid Michigan Lahti35 OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Lahti35 Backyard Mechanic Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 253 Mid Michigan	Originally Posted by Junkyard Dog Looks like an interesting story. At any rate, you might post the above in the General Discussions forums instead of here in the New User Forum which is for new users to the forum to post their first topic. Sorry for the etiquette misstep JD... wasn't sure where to begin again after being gone so long. RIP Trololo Man 1935-2012

Re: Back from the deep! tonyw #412025 07/29/18 10:41 AM
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 253 Mid Michigan Lahti35 OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Lahti35 Backyard Mechanic Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 253 Mid Michigan	Originally Posted by tonyw Welcome back. You have overcome a major hurdle in the old car game, getting the wife's permission. When you get the chance post a few pics of the "new toy". Tony Thanks Tony! Needless to say the pickup for the car went downhill fast from the initial post and rates as one of the lousy experiences in life for sure... We did get it home though and trying to get it running. Its a 1929 sedan, i'll post pics in a restoration thread i'll start. RIP Trololo Man 1935-2012

Re: Back from the deep! Lahti35 #412118 07/30/18 04:55 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada brewster ChatMaster - 3,000
brewster ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada	Welcome back! Looking forward to reading your restoration thread. Those accustomed to the finest...find it in Chevrolet. 1953 Belair Convertible 1951 2dr Deluxe Sedan 2015 GMC SLE 4X4

Re: Back from the deep! Lahti35 #412176 07/31/18 12:03 PM
Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 119 San Antonio oldchevy36 Shade Tree Mechanic
oldchevy36 Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 119 San Antonio	Lahti35 I remember you. I also have a 1936 and still have it. I added a 1954 Chevrolet 3600 since last hearing from you. I drive my vehicles 1 to 2 times a week and love doing it. Welcome back and I am glad life has allowed you to re enter the old car owner hobby. Your 1936 YouTube video is still there. 1936 Chevy Std 1954 3600 Truck 2008 Corvette Z06

Re: Back from the deep! oldchevy36 #412315 08/02/18 11:09 AM
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 253 Mid Michigan Lahti35 OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Lahti35 Backyard Mechanic Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 253 Mid Michigan	Originally Posted by oldchevy36 Lahti35 I remember you. I also have a 1936 and still have it. I added a 1954 Chevrolet 3600 since last hearing from you. I drive my vehicles 1 to 2 times a week and love doing it. Welcome back and I am glad life has allowed you to re enter the old car owner hobby. Your 1936 YouTube video is still there. Yup that was me, although I think the video that's up there is the seller's I bought the car from... I'm glad to be back too... it's amazing how moving twice, being downsized, finding a new job, house renovation and a major accident consume 110% of life for a number of years. I wish I had been able to keep the '36 but it was not to be. It's all good though, I've got my old member # back and a new '29. I've spent the last two weeks working on it trying to get it running even though the car was sold as an "excellent running and driving car"... we all know how that goes sometimes! RIP Trololo Man 1935-2012

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