We love classic cars in general
but specially
old trucks...
Classic cars and
old trucks gave us the
idea for this website. Now we can have some fun with it, find other people who also love old pickups and exchange points
of view, information on parts, restoration tips, etc.
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We are based
in Miami, Florida, USA. Journalism is our profession and
we also have a long experience in translation and
interpretation involving five languages. We have traveled
through many countries and have seen a lot!
We have many stories to tell and
have learned almost everything there is to learn about old pickups. American
made antique vehicles can be found all over the world and the Internet
allows us to keep in touch with their owners and with people who love them.
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Our
1954 Chevy model 3100 has
just been restored for the second time in 15 years and we will be driving it to a
few car shows and swap meets in the near future. Maybe we'll see you in
one of these events.
Another reason why I decided
to publish this page was my experience with the
restoration of my truck. I have made some mistakes and would like to put
this experience to the service of other old truck owners who need to
restore
their trucks. It is important for me to advise you and to warn you against
the mechanics out there who will offer to restore your truck but should
never have a chance to touch it. Classic cars and trucks are very different from
modern cars and although the guy may be a good mechanic with modern cars he
will have problems with your old truck if he has never done a restoration
before.
The most important advice I
can give is this: look for a professional restorer who can show you
his/her previous work. Don't trust anybody who just says he/she can do
what you want. It may look like you're saving money but you will actually be
throwing your money away. Don't to that. If you can't afford to do what has
to be done, wait until you can do it and never leave your truck in the hands of somebody who is only
after your money and doesn't care about your passion for your truck. Make
sure you are dealing with someone who knows what to do.
If money is your problem you
can look for a professional restorer who can do the work in installments, so
to speak. Do the drive train first, then the body work, then the paint
and after that the interior. Whatever, as long as your truck is in the hands
of somebody who really knows what to do.
One final word: we are not
associated in any way with any of the companies mentioned in this Website.
Their links are here only to inform our visitor and to allow him(her) to
surf through the realm of old trucks on the Internet and learn more about
classic trucks, new and used parts and
what goes on in the
restoration
scene.
So, welcome and make yourself at
home in our website.
Click on the link to know more about
classic cars.
