This sounds a lot like a story I just finished in May issue of Road & Track
magazine called Horace's Private Collection. Highly recommended reading!!
Check it out.
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> From: Kevin Lake[SMTP:lakek@oit.edu]
> Reply To: Kevin Lake
> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 1999 11:05 AM
> To: Ole' Trucks List
> Subject: [oletrucks] Old Chevy pickup
>
> I don't know what year it was, but it was old. This morning when I was
> headed out to my truck, there was a clattering from around the corner. I
> thought it was an old Model-T F#$d, but it was a Chevy. I don't know what
> vintage, but it was in pretty decent shape. It wasn't really restored as
> much as maintained. It had what looked to be wooden wheels with metal
> rims
> and spindle. I tried to wave him down, but he just kept chugging on up
> the
> hill. It was a really dark blue or a faded black. I will have to keep
> and
> eye out for it and see if I can talk to the owner. I would guess he lives
> someplace in the neighborhood. Very cool. I will keep you posted on any
> discoveries.
>
> Kevin Lake
> 56 GMC Suburban/napco
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