A Christmas Truck with a Tree and SnowMan - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**GOPAPA** · 12-09-2017, 08:06 PM

What more can you ask for ? My Sis sent this to me from Arkansas

It's not mine ,,enjoy add others if you like ..

This isn't just any old truck...this is a '49 Chevy. A family heirloom to be exact...
Although it doesn't drive much anymore, it used to be my grandparents truck for the only country store in the Community of Turkey Creek, Arkansas. When the work was done in the summer days Grandpa Raymon and Grandma Hazel would load up as many kids as they could in the Chevy and drive them to Mountain View to watch movies.
So when you drive past this truck sitting at The Pottery Shop you should remember that it's not just worn metal, it's a story and a symbol of smiling
kids, simple times, and easy living

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**Boog** · 12-09-2017, 08:33 PM

That's cool beans Larry.

jimmythompson1964 · 12-09-2017, 08:57 PM

Just need Santa in the drivers seat

**GOPAPA** · 12-09-2017, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

That's cool beans Larry.

This is in your back yard,isnt it?

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Originally Posted by jimmythompson1964

Just need Santa in the drivers seat

Sure thing ,,that would be really an eye catcher when driving by. maybe Santa waving with one arm out the window..

**Boog** · 12-09-2017, 10:09 PM

Pretty much is.

You spent some time in Possum Grape didn't you? Or thereabouts.

**davischevy** · 12-09-2017, 11:40 PM

I drove my 55 up through there the other day Larry. I came up from Shirley, and hung a left before I got to Turkey Creek, and went up through Fox to Timbo.

**davischevy** · 12-09-2017, 11:41 PM

BTW, cool piece of your heritage.

**special-K** · 12-10-2017, 09:33 AM

Reminds me of a Christmas card. I like it simple like that. I've seen them all lit up, too.

**GOPAPA** · 12-10-2017, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Pretty much is.

You spent some time in Possum Grape didn't you? Or thereabouts.

Yes ,was 18 years old and got a job at a rock crusher up in the hill across from Possum Grape ..it had one little store there

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Originally Posted by davischevy

I drove my 55 up through there the other day Larry. I came up from Shirley, and hung a left before I got to Turkey Creek, and went up through Fox to Timbo.

Thats a windy road isn't it ?

Been to Shirley a few times .sister/bil had a gas station, car lift and laundry mat just down the road a piece on highway 16 towards Fairfield Bay

**davischevy** · 12-10-2017, 11:49 AM

Crooked road I reckon.

Last winter I put a 3.23 geared, 9" rear, upgraded all the suspension and steering in the 55. I drives like a sports car now, and it's fun on that kind of read.

I was by myself, and just had a ball that afternoon.

It was after your time, but, Jerry Horton had the largest salvage yard of 55, 56, 57's in Mt. View that I have ever seen.

Jerry had J&L Classic Chevy and sold parts, new and old.

He got sick and sold out to a guy over at West Fork.

I went over to Mt View and bought a 71 pickup bed trailer the other day. That's quite a mecca for 67-72 trucks. I saw a bunch of them.

12-09-2017, 08:06 PM	#1
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,351	A Christmas Truck with a Tree and SnowMan What more can you ask for ? My Sis sent this to me from Arkansas It's not mine ,,enjoy add others if you like .. This isn't just any old truck...this is a '49 Chevy. A family heirloom to be exact... Although it doesn't drive much anymore, it used to be my grandparents truck for the only country store in the Community of Turkey Creek, Arkansas. When the work was done in the summer days Grandpa Raymon and Grandma Hazel would load up as many kids as they could in the Chevy and drive them to Mountain View to watch movies. So when you drive past this truck sitting at The Pottery Shop you should remember that it's not just worn metal, it's a story and a symbol of smiling kids, simple times, and easy living __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

12-09-2017, 08:33 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: A Christmas Truck with a Tree and SnowMan That's cool beans Larry. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-09-2017, 08:57 PM	#3
jimmythompson1964 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greeneville TN Posts: 251	Re: A Christmas Truck with a Tree and SnowMan Just need Santa in the drivers seat __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=765151

12-09-2017, 10:09 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: A Christmas Truck with a Tree and SnowMan Pretty much is. You spent some time in Possum Grape didn't you? Or thereabouts. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-09-2017, 11:40 PM	#6
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: A Christmas Truck with a Tree and SnowMan I drove my 55 up through there the other day Larry. I came up from Shirley, and hung a left before I got to Turkey Creek, and went up through Fox to Timbo. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-09-2017, 11:41 PM	#7
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: A Christmas Truck with a Tree and SnowMan BTW, cool piece of your heritage. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-10-2017, 09:33 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: A Christmas Truck with a Tree and SnowMan Reminds me of a Christmas card. I like it simple like that. I've seen them all lit up, too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-10-2017, 11:49 AM	#10
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: A Christmas Truck with a Tree and SnowMan Crooked road I reckon. Last winter I put a 3.23 geared, 9" rear, upgraded all the suspension and steering in the 55. I drives like a sports car now, and it's fun on that kind of read. I was by myself, and just had a ball that afternoon. It was after your time, but, Jerry Horton had the largest salvage yard of 55, 56, 57's in Mt. View that I have ever seen. Jerry had J&L Classic Chevy and sold parts, new and old. He got sick and sold out to a guy over at West Fork. I went over to Mt View and bought a 71 pickup bed trailer the other day. That's quite a mecca for 67-72 trucks. I saw a bunch of them. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.



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