Ivan the Butcher
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In 2009 I bought a used 2000 4x4 Silverado with about 100K miles on it. Since I bought the truck, I had a stroke. I had to learn to walk and learn to drive again! So in some ways, this is like my first car.
Today it is around 275K miles rusting around the wheel wells and rocker panels. It still starts at the first touch of the key, but the bearings and steering are pretty bad, so it much younger brother will be coming home with me today.
I was cleaning out the tools and trash, and found receipts from guns and lunches long ago, but they seem like yesterday. My truck's have always been like a family member to me, and I hate to see it go! I remember when I bought this truck, as I drove away from the young mans house, he stood in his driveway and tears ran down his cheeks. At the time I thought he was a little silly, but today I completely understand.
I started driving in May 1973 in a 1971 Chevy 3/4 ton pick-up
Followed by a 1973 Impala wagon
My first new car a 1974 K-5 Blazer
A 1981 GMC 3/4 ton in Candy Apple Red
The Toyota and 2 Rangers just didn't feel like family
But the 1979 1/2 ton Suburban with 325K on it, was the joy of my kids learning to drive, rescuing stranded motorists, and getting a friend's son to basketball practice through 125 miles of blizzard, pulling a camper on family outings. (probably my favorite and least cost per total mile, truck!)
A 1995 and a 1999 S-10 were almost as cramped as the Toyota!
a 4x4 Astro van was a hoot in the winter.
this 2000 Silverado
And my new to me 2014 half ton, 4 door, 4x4, Black stripes on Black body Silverado! I am filled with anticipation for what this truck will bring. If all goes according to plan, this is my last truck, It and I should wear out at about the same time. This afternoon, stock the new truck for work and adventure; throw in some rifles and ammo and off to the range for the first of many wonderful days with my new truck!
Ivan
Today it is around 275K miles rusting around the wheel wells and rocker panels. It still starts at the first touch of the key, but the bearings and steering are pretty bad, so it much younger brother will be coming home with me today.
I was cleaning out the tools and trash, and found receipts from guns and lunches long ago, but they seem like yesterday. My truck's have always been like a family member to me, and I hate to see it go! I remember when I bought this truck, as I drove away from the young mans house, he stood in his driveway and tears ran down his cheeks. At the time I thought he was a little silly, but today I completely understand.
I started driving in May 1973 in a 1971 Chevy 3/4 ton pick-up
Followed by a 1973 Impala wagon
My first new car a 1974 K-5 Blazer
A 1981 GMC 3/4 ton in Candy Apple Red
The Toyota and 2 Rangers just didn't feel like family
But the 1979 1/2 ton Suburban with 325K on it, was the joy of my kids learning to drive, rescuing stranded motorists, and getting a friend's son to basketball practice through 125 miles of blizzard, pulling a camper on family outings. (probably my favorite and least cost per total mile, truck!)
A 1995 and a 1999 S-10 were almost as cramped as the Toyota!
a 4x4 Astro van was a hoot in the winter.
this 2000 Silverado
And my new to me 2014 half ton, 4 door, 4x4, Black stripes on Black body Silverado! I am filled with anticipation for what this truck will bring. If all goes according to plan, this is my last truck, It and I should wear out at about the same time. This afternoon, stock the new truck for work and adventure; throw in some rifles and ammo and off to the range for the first of many wonderful days with my new truck!
Ivan
