....okay, not to 1955, but to Cliff's 1955 Series 1 Chevy Pickup Truck, aka Layla. Joe, a close friend to both of our families, had the frame of this 1955 Chevy sitting in his farm field. Cliff bought it from him for $200, and he and his dad went to town on it. They completely rebuilt it, making this classic a new shiny toy for Cliff. This has always been his baby, and he misses it dearly.
On our move down to Texas, Cliff's dad took "Layla" back to El Paso, where he had some work done on it. Cliff's hoping to get it over here to Lubbock, but with the atrocious gas prices, it's not the most economical decision.
Cliff was kind enough to teach me to drive it when I was 16 (whew, I barely had my license!). He did not dare let any woman sit behind the wheel. I had not yet learned to drive stick, so it was quite the experience. He was very patient with me when the gear grinded several times in our church parking lot where he taught me (he cringes everytime he thinks back to that--which he is doing right now as I type out loud). This must have been the first sign that we would one day tie the knot.
Here is Layla BEFORE:
Cliff is in the middle with his cousins Derek and Daryl on each side.
And AFTER:
Beautiful truck, huh?!
5 comments:
So did he end up getting rid of it? That's so impressive, I see junkers like that all the time in peoples yards, but didn't realize someone could make them beautiful. Quite the handyman you've got there.
He did not part with it, it's just waiting for him back home (El Paso) where it's getting some work done. He realllly wants it back here!
So impressive! I loved that truck even before it started spending time in our driveway :) I know that was a test of love for Cliff to let you behind the wheel at 16 :)
wow nice truck!! I'll have to show bri!I'm sure he's dying to drive it again!
Your posts are so fun and I'm so glad you are doing them and reminded me to do my mondays!! I can't wait till you guys come to town!! Stone is adorable and I love his little argyle outfit!!
xoxo love ya
Aww, Kendal, I love your blog! Your little family is so cute. I remember my mom being SO happy to finally have that truck out of our backyard! It turned out so great-- and it's famous in El Paso!!
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