1st vehicle was a 53 IH pickup. 16 inch wheels, non synchro 4 speed with compound low. 65 mph top end.
paid $100 in 1966 and had to get a 6 volt battery for it.
Lived in Colorado at the time and only time we got stuck was when a log bridge over a creek gave way and the truck got high centered.
Had elk in bed of truck.
1st car was a 2 door 57 chevy with 3 speed, 230 cubic inch 6 cylinder over bored, rev kit cam and lifters, 3 two barrel carbs, 4:11 gears, headers.
You could bury the speedo while in 2nd gear. Got about 8 mpg.
Collected several drag strip trophies, and speeding tickets.
Sometimes wish I had it still.
