These two vintage Chevy trucks were visitors to our neighborhood but looked oh-so-good on the street. fancyPhone in hand, images were snapped.
The first one is owned by a carpenter who was working on a project. So refreshing to see something other than, say a refrigerator-white Econoline.
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Looks like it was previously owned by an air utility. Me thinks it was part of a fire brigade prior to that.
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Sure it'll fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood:
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Simple, purposeful and RED interior.
cupholders? bah, put your damn gas station coffee between your legs!
One fine-looking Chevy that'll likely still be on the roads 30 years from now (as long as there is still gasoline).
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And speaking of fine-looking Chevys, I came across this visitor over the weekend:
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I've seen this '56 on Carlsbad-area roads a couple of times, but never had the opportunity to take any pix of it.
Some damn fine patina on the hood...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-21sCFmd3BVtovNl615EaXEsUDLIqtqF4YcBU0ffb1E3b5nMr5W-uQ51dRq2eSk4hMFL4uSbVBvIebo0H7j5WbM1-ngTbOgiNkYB0IQEXW6to3bS5JS8wy4p2bDMzp3Nk2_WO-ShNpSvY/s320/IMG_3122.jpg)
...as well as on the bed:
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Those wide-white bias-ply tires on black steelies are perfect too. As is the mis-matched tailgate:
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And look, it's been in California since it was first registered, 54 years ago:
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The interior features just as much stamped steel as the ex-fire truck above, but with a fair amount of surface rust:
in-car entertainment? the dashboard hula doll.At least the seat has good upholstery. I'd happily drive this truck as-is,
maybe raising the height of the bed for added function. Of course a healthy dose of
LS7 would do wonders and create a fantastic sleeper. Or, for those who lean a bit more green, GM's
LS3.