Register now to get rid of these ads!

Hot Rods I sold Henrietta the '38 Ford pickup yesterday.

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 38fordpickup, Jan 27, 2022.

  1. Owned since 1966 when I was 14. It was time. What's the longest that others have owned a vehicle before selling it?
     
  2. alchemy
    Joined: Sep 27, 2002
    Posts: 20,407

    alchemy
    Member

    I've owned my 40 tudor for 40 years, but haven't sold it. ;)
     
    chevyfordman and lothiandon1940 like this.
  3. AVater
    Joined: Dec 9, 2008
    Posts: 3,148

    AVater
    ALLIANCE MEMBER
    1. Connecticut HAMB'ers

    Congratulations on your long tenure with that vehicle. I’m sure it went to a good home.
     
    lothiandon1940 likes this.
  4. So, are you replacing it with another HAMB friendly car?
    Longest vehicle I've ever owned is 10 years, a '40 Ford p/u.
    I get bored, and quite often something else comes up I want, so something gets sold.
     

  5. I’ve had my 38 Chevy for 15 years, it was my dad’s before that since 1971. It’s not going anywhere.
     
    lothiandon1940 likes this.
  6. My problem is that I like too many different old cars. That has made for short-lived times owning many since I am also not typically in a position to own more than one decent car at a time. That said, I am just now at 11 years with my 56 which is a record for me...

    Hope the 38 went to someone that will enjoy it like you have.
     
  7. Rickybop
    Joined: May 23, 2008
    Posts: 9,606

    Rickybop
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Since you were 14?
    Wow. This is poignant to say the least. And Henrietta is a very cool truck. Much respect and all the best to you and your cool old pickup.
     
  8. ...Wow, that had to be a tough decision, but like you said, there's a time for everything. Hopefully the new owner enjoys it and keeps it as long as you did.......Don.
     
  9. About 20 minutes after they're finished. Love the build. Hate the maintenance.
     
  10. 26Troadster
    Joined: Nov 20, 2010
    Posts: 787

    26Troadster
    Member

    i have owned my 63 chevy truck for 35 to 36 years.
     
  11. junkyardjeff
    Joined: Jul 23, 2005
    Posts: 8,588

    junkyardjeff
    Member

    I had my 37 Chevy p/u since the early 70s and no plans on letting it go.
     
  12. rusty bill
    Joined: Oct 7, 2010
    Posts: 242

    rusty bill
    Member

    A guy gave me a 1939 Ford pickup in 1962 and I hope to wear it out someday but it will probably outlast me.
     
    clem, Budget36 and greener200 like this.
  13. Wow, that's along time 56 years ownership! Sounds like you are emotionally ready to let it go, so good for you.
     
  14. choptop40
    Joined: Dec 23, 2009
    Posts: 5,114

    choptop40
    Member

    Had the 49 Dodge 3 window almost 20 years now, on my second engine.. too much fun ….Not…ha ha
     
  15. olscrounger
    Joined: Feb 23, 2008
    Posts: 4,770

    olscrounger
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Tough decision always. Sold our 57 fuely after 39 years. Still have her 55-had for 44+ years-it's not for sale.
     
  16. jim snow
    Joined: Feb 16, 2007
    Posts: 1,807

    jim snow
    Member

    23 years for the coupe. Found something else that I’m in love with so it’s time to go. Check it out in the cars for sale thread. Snowman ⛄️
     
    lothiandon1940 likes this.
  17. Rramjet1
    Joined: Mar 13, 2018
    Posts: 226

    Rramjet1

    EB71FCBF-FCCE-4E2C-A5DB-536332EFCFEC.jpeg Owned this one for 20 years. No where near what it was when I bought it. Still lives in the neighborhood.
     
  18. had my 29 cabriolet since 1959, maybe 1958, 64 years, mol. My dad bought it new, October 1929, and I will send it on to a son or grandson when I pass.
    [​IMG]
     
  19. I had the '38 Ford pickup lettered as a shop truck for Drake Motor Co., the local Ford dealer from 1928-56, phone 13 was the actual phone number in the '30s and '40s. Small block Chevy was thinly disguised as the rare Ford experimental OHV engine. Had a lot of fun with that truck. Hope to eventually get some work done on Ozelle the '55 Ford that my parents bought new, learned to drive on that car. 272 and 3 on the tree. The guy who bought Henrietta the '38 Ford pickup plans to pull the SBC and T-5 5 speed and swap in a 302 Ford and C4 automatic.
     
  20. I sold a 67 f100 I’ve been driving for probably 6 years. drove great. Had a 302 I built with my dad and uncle in 1988.
    im building a 51cj with my youngest. I’ve told him when it’s time to sell, sell it.
    It’s not the thing but the time spent with loved ones that matters.
     
  21. B.A.KING
    Joined: Apr 6, 2005
    Posts: 4,039

    B.A.KING
    Member

    Dang!! thats like part of the family!!!
     
    Ron Funkhouser and Kustomline54 like this.
  22. mbalbritton
    Joined: Oct 13, 2010
    Posts: 16

    mbalbritton
    Member
    from FL

    I found it For sale again. It’s now down here in Florida. I’m extremely interested in the truck and have PM’d you. I haven’t looked under the hood, but it does still have a manual trans. Doesn’t look like a C4 found its way underneath yet.
     
  23. Packrat
    Joined: Aug 25, 2005
    Posts: 600

    Packrat
    Member

    We bought our 57 Chevy in 77, still have it.
     
    Ron Funkhouser likes this.
  24. manyolcars
    Joined: Mar 30, 2001
    Posts: 9,176

    manyolcars

    I got my 47 Mercury in 1967, it has a 392, my parents got the 66 Chrysler convertible in 1972. I have the 54 Ford my grandfather bought new and his 37 Ford pickup, his 1940 Farmall, the 1909 telephone he quit using in 1930. I have been driving my 57 chevy for 40 years
     
    Packrat and Ron Funkhouser like this.
  25. seb fontana
    Joined: Sep 1, 2005
    Posts: 8,444

    seb fontana
    Member
    from ct

    My Shoebox for 55, my OT Comet bought new for 51, the Crosley for 18 and my Sears tractor for 47.
     
  26. Stan Back
    Joined: Mar 9, 2007
    Posts: 2,179

    Stan Back
    Member
    from California

    Roadster Ad.jpg
    Sold this one after 57 years. Got more than my money back.
     
    Ron Funkhouser likes this.
  27. I've had these guys for over 40 years. So they feel like family. And I can't sell family? :rolleyes: 108.jpg lol 445.jpg 121.jpg :rolleyes:
     
    Packrat and chevyfordman like this.

Share This Page

Register now to get rid of these ads!

Archive

Copyright © 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Terms of Service. Privacy Policy.

Atomic Industry
Forum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2014 XenForo Ltd.