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Bear's 53 Chev.

Bear on the Right. Child hood friend on left.

40th Class Reunion.

first Time out.

Newberg OR. 2010 cruise in.

At Home with First place trophy and A&W Root beer.

2015 veterans car show

2016 Veteran car show and cruise in. Beaverton OR

Out of gas.

2016 Veteran car show and cruise in. Beaverton OR

Me again with my 53 Chev.

Me at veterans car show 2016 and our OPVA Booth.

My self and my friend from 1st Grade. He has the 1923 model T. 2018 Vet Show. Web Page is https://www.salute-to-veterans-car-motorcycle-show.com/

My good friends Model 1923 Model T


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Comments

Jmj437 on Jul 26, 2012 said:

Beautiful truck.

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Stingray on Apr 2, 2014 said:

Nice green great job

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Anonymous on Jun 26, 2014 said:

Thanks, my wife picked the color. It was a long but worthwhile Project.

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ghpcnm on Aug 25, 2015 said:

GORGEOUS !!! Outstanding restoration...FIVE STARS

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bear166 on Feb 8, 2016 said:

THANKS I'm GLAD I FINALLY FINISHED IT AFTER 35 YEARS bear

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bear166 on Feb 8, 2016 said:

I TRIED TO KEEP IT ALL ORIGINAL EVEN DOWN TO THE SIX VOLT SYSTEM, RUNS GREAT BEAR

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Anonymous on Aug 26, 2015 said:

That's a great Sunday go to meetin' truck ....excellent resto ...love the colored matched steering wheel knob........and you can't go wrong with a driver's window full of A&W Root Beer.

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viking55 on Jan 26, 2016 said:

Verry nice ride ! love all the original details.

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bear166 on Feb 8, 2016 said:

THANKS. IT CAME OUT BETTER THAN I EVER THOUGHT IT WOULD FOR A HOME DONE JOB. BEAR

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Anonymous on Jan 2, 2017 said:

I HAVE A 49 MILDLY CHANGED WITH A 58 TRK MOTOR AND ITS BEEN SITTING -WHERE WOULD YOU START TO RESTORE IT OR WAS YOURS CHERRY WHEN YOU STARTED.ALSO LOVE THE 2 TONE. STILL HAVE THE SOLID AXLE ? AND OPEN OR CLOSEDDRIVE TRAIN-I HAVE THE TORQUE TUBE SET UP

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bear166 on Jan 4, 2017 said:

I started it after driving it for many years and took 10 yrs to finish once I started. I would be glad to give you any knowledge I have to help you out. Just let me know. Bear.....bear166@yahoo.com

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bear166 on Oct 3, 2018 said:

So sorry I haven't gotten back to you. I have some how missed your question. Hope you have come along way with your truck since you left your comments. I received my truck about 35yrs ago and had to put a different front end in it to drive. Started with first in floor board and cab corners. Then the frame, then the cab and wiring. And so on Bear

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ghpcnm on Oct 3, 2018 said:

Looking at the pic with the tailgate dropped...It's a T E L O R V E H C :)

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bear166 on Oct 3, 2018 said:

That's good, I never knew I had the name wrong. Good observations. Thanks for the laugh. Take care Bear

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Spudsly on Jan 7, 2019 said:

A lifetime job, you don't ever have to retire from...

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bear166 on Jan 7, 2019 said:

Yes a job of absolute love. Best kind. Bear

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Spudsly on Apr 30, 2020 said:

All Good here. Hope it's the same by you. And, your truck is in my favorite "shade of Cool"

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bear166 on May 1, 2020 said:

Doing well, just ready to get out and having some fun before I die of old age. Bear

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Mario on Apr 29, 2022 said:

Very nice 53 Chevy pickup! Lots of Love went into building this. Cheers!

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Anonymous on Apr 29, 2022 said:

Hey brother thanks. I love your chevy. It looks great. 327 was a great engine. Have fun this summer. Bear

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azmusclecar on Apr 29, 2022 said:

There's a WHOLE LOT TO SEE in those pics. Lots of details that can get overlooked. The decals: THRIFTMASTER 235, the steering knob, the spotlight, the dice, etc.

There's an old song with lyrics that say:

"little things mean alot" and this presentation just verifies those words.

Well done.....

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Anonymous on Apr 29, 2022 said:

Thanks. It was a lot of fun over the years to find some of the Assorted parts I needed. Bear

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Anonymous on Apr 29, 2022 said:

I bet is is a lot of fun driving your Vet. I love rare models of most anything. Bear

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57timemachine on Apr 29, 2022 said:

No doubt one of the sweetest looking Chevy pick ups ever and thank you for keeping that die hard Chevy in line six in it. After all that sweet six belongs there. Cheers.

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bear166 on Apr 29, 2022 said:

Thanks I really loved the 50s cars and trucks. I still have the 6 volt system. The windshield wiper system was ordered when who ever was the first owner bought it. I had quite a time finding a original jar but was fortunate that the truck still had the floor board foot pump that pumped air to the jar and then to the windshield . sprayer’s. Never have ever seen another one. Love your car, enjoy this summer that’s coming up. Bear

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Mario on Jun 3, 2022 said:

Great looking truck Bear! From one Vet to another Happy Car Shows in 2022. Had my first car show for the season this past Tuesday May 31, 2022 in Oyster Bay, NY. Check out my new page. Semper Fi, Mario.

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Anonymous on Jun 3, 2022 said:

Thanks Brother. I love the way you set up your page. Love seeing these wonderful old cars and trucks brought back to The condition like they looked in the dealers window, Great job on your Chevy Looks great. Thanks for your service. Enjoy the summer. Bear

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bear166 on Jun 3, 2022 said:

Thanks again. BEAR

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Mario on Feb 18, 2023 said:

Thumbs Up on your cherry 53 Chevy pickup Bear! Looking forward to spring next month and more car shows! Take care and see you on American Torque. Cheers, Mario

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bear166 on Feb 18, 2023 said:

Thanks again, your page has really gotten good showing what an original car can look like. Love It BEAR

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Mario on Feb 18, 2023 said:

Thanks Bear. I keep it all original just like you do with your beautiful 53 Chevy Pickup! Mario

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Mario on Feb 18, 2023 said:

Hey Bear, check out out my 125 Pages on American Torque I've created. Copy and paste this link:

http://www.americantorque.com/member/0/5463/

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