Grandson Revives Grandpa's Beloved Truck, Brings Back Decades of Memories

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A grandpa fought back tears of joy when his grandson surprised him by restoring his beloved 1954 pickup truck, which had not been in working order for decades. Richard Kincheloe, from Lebanon, Missouri, initially purchased the 1954 International Harvester pickup with his mother for $50 and a hog when Richard was just 15. For more than 45 years, the truck, nicknamed Cannonball, remained on Richard's land - and one day, it even caught the eye of his grandson, Blake Kincheloe, 20. When Blake was about three or four years old, Richard, 68, took him to see Cannonball, which resulted in Blake pointing at the vehicle and saying, "That's my truck." Richard agreed with his grandson, saying, "Okay, that's your truck," but Cannonball sat on the farm for years, not in a drivable condition. When Blake was old enough to start working and save a little money, he took Cannonball from the farm hoping to add new brakes to the vehicle. Over time, however, Blake's plans changed, and he decided to restore the truck to working order. Richard had no idea the truck was gone, and for months, Blake worked on Cannonball with the help of a local company, C&J’s Classic and Muscle Cars. Then, on December 9, it was time for the big surprise, with Blake driving the truck down the road to his family's home, where Richard was standing outside. Richard proclaimed, "I never thought I'd live to see this," before fighting back tears as his grandson showed him around the working vehicle.
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[@kma9292]

You are a very good grandson and a very good son and a very good person. The respect that you have for your family shows. You have been raised well. I hope that you are able to carry the lessons that you learned on to your own children and grandchildren.

[@martinoneal316]

Many times I will open a door or hold one for a person to pass in ... most people say thank you... and sometimes I say... I was raised well, but don't always show it... you were raised well..

[@waynereynolds7598]

I hope my grandson loves me as much as you do your grandpa. God bless you and your family.

[@avalonunitygarden2394]

This is a wonderful story! I was tearing up with grandpa. Thanks for sharing your family and blessings

[@larrydavidson3402]

What a wonderful thing to do for your Grandpa.

[@dextert8188]

Son you are the most amazing grandson....your dad did an amazing job of raising you. Congratulations Pops! Congratulations

[@elvinirons5959]

That’s a awesome wonderful thing you done for your Grand pap !! Memories are Great !! ❤

[@jillybean4480]

I love this video such an awesome grandson to do this for Grandpa.

[@kickrocksnomaticadventures3404]

You have a Gift from Up Above. Hold them close and Near. You're an Outstanding Grandson Young Man. Godspeed to You, Your Grandfather, and Family!

[@viewfromthehighchair9391]

These are the types of stories we need to hear. Love it!! Thank you!!

[@JUNEBUGLLC]

This is awesome stuff right here wish dad and grandpop's were alive so I could do something for them

[@gerrykoch9761]

A fantastic idea and to make grandpa happy is worth it all.😂❤🎉

[@gregorypierce6703]

U kids of today put down the video games and experience your grandparents if they still r around. BIG HUGS EVERY DAY!❤❤😂

[@drjohnsonhungwell5115]

Truck looks really solid to have sat for a long time .

[@alfredandre7856]

Awesome......You guys are great folks ...good grandson. ...God bless you all.

[@rickdee67]

To so many people, it’s more than just a pickup truck!

[@cydppalley2644]

What a great grandson you helped raise. These are the kind of stories that we need to hear more of. Thank you for sharing.

[@peter53223]

Beautiful story. You made a story a reality. Cars are so part of our history, memories, family. Brought tears to my eyes. Love to my heart. God Bless you all.

[@UZI9MMAUTO]

Love the old man's reaction.

[@davidgood6684]

Definitely an excellent grandson.... & young looking for a 45 year old man.

[@williambeichler4971]

That's awesome what you did for him

[@dusty7264]

Great job 👍 my dad ordered a new Ford 4x4 truck in 1969 , all the men in our family have owned it a one time or another, we still have it and use it. My dad’s grandson is driving now.

[@bobpaulino4714]

Absolutely love stories like this. Restoring memories! I barter often. I usually get the slim end of the deal - working for the Lord doesnt pay much but the retirement system cant be beaten!

[@notintohandles]

The joyous, mirthful tone of your voice is incongruous with this production.

[@BruceHutto-cw6go]

What a beautiful sweet story! Yes, you are a very good grandson, raised right from a wonderful caring family. ❤🙏🇺🇸

[@anthonydilligaf823]

May this ol binder and your family share many more years together..

[@walterwoods4935]

Glad you made him happy .Good story

[@ronaldkovaleski1508]

That's the best thing you could have done for your grampa. Good going and God Bless you

[@Mr_fubar]

Nice job young man.

[@jeanlawson9133]

❤ Pop-Pop is very proud of his Grandson........

[@michaelfuller5700]

This choked me up... I'm finally in a position to where i can restore my grandfather's 84 c10 and I am so excited. I can still remember the day he pulled in the driveway on it. It was brand spanking new and I was four years old. I used to sit in his lap and "help" him steer it down the road. He taught me how to drive in that old truck. Hell, he taught me everything! My only regret is that he had passed for some time before I got it so he won't get to see it... but his children and other grandchildren will and that makes it worth every minute of time that I'm putting into it. I can't wait to teach my baby boy how to drive in my Paw-Paw's old Chevy!

[@danviccars6896]

Beautiful gift to your Grandfather!

[@BarryE48]

I was 7 when my Grandpa bought his brand new 1955 Chevrolet BelAir(?). I asked him if I could have it when he decides to sell it down the raod. He said yes, but he had it for 12 years and must have forgotten that we had discussed the car. Or maybe he thougt that a 7 year old would not remember.

[@Dunkolunk]

I did the same thing to my Dad with his 1958 Thunderbird. He gave her to me may 2008. I pulled up to my oldest sisters wedding. May 2009 completely restored. Repainted back to original color.Engine, trans, rear, and suspension rebuilt..

[@craigcolantoni6773]

Such an Amazing Story, love how you just restored the motor and wiring and fuses and left the Rest of the International Original Absolutely Loveeee It

[@pedropepin]

Pure love in this story Thank y’all for sharing

[@HughGard-rc7cc]

One day we will all be able to get along and ..".live in the moment ".

[@vistulacooper6802]

YEAH!! That's what I'm talkin bout right herrrrrr❤ I LOVE THIS FAMILY ❤ Go 'head BIG POPPA!!!! Thanks Grandson!!! God is gonna bless ya!!!!

[@anthonyshores551]

That was beautiful words in all. God bless you brother,World America needs to hear more stories like this message

[@stolnpckup]

Thanks for sharing the story.

[@romeyburgin7221]

Awesome grandson. We'll done young man.

[@wandakilian2615]

What an awesome adventure for you and your grandfather. You can feel the love.❤

[@keithjohnson326]

That looks like a 1954 R100 or R110 with a silver diamond 220 (SD220ci) Straight six with a one barrel holley carb with oil bath air filter and sock type oil filter. Gosh I miss my '55.. Mine had the single rear window where as yours has the two rear windows. Was I close on any of it? Mine was a positive ground 6V and I switched it to a 12V Negative ground, The starter really spins fast when you do that. Top speed, still about 55mph. I think mine is somewhere in Townsend Montana, sold it when I got divorced.

[@704406bbl]

God bless this loving family each and every one. Wonderful!

[@oliveraucoc2146]

An awesome story, to be sure… I’d like to see grandpa’s face if the truck body got an entire refinished paint job… That would be priceless!

[@deeevans8360]

Awesome I definitely miss my my grandparents

[@annsanchez6463]

This makes me cry 😭 i remember of my grandfather 😊

[@barrymccreary9565]

Thanks for doing that you know he loves youns and appreciates it

[@lolalashy6522]

Grandpa!! you are making me cry too 😢

[@theresamealer3314]

💣💥💯ALOT of L❤VE there!! Thx.for caring & sharing!!

[@STEVEN-yy1vv]

What a awesome thing I been working for a international dealership all my life I started when I was 19 years old and I'll be 55 years old on second owner of the dealership and I started as a porter in the mechanic shop did porter for 2 months and moved too the front in the parts room as a shipping and receiving clerk and parts runner then made my way too the parts counter and now a assistant Parts Manager and I'm still hear at the dealership and the old IH trucks are very slim too find so being said this is a awesome story yall keep the old IH truck through generations I love seeing this ❤😅😢

[@annsanchez6463]

This kind of truck's are good

[@siison1390]

Please keep making happy videos. 😊👍

[@AC-nc8ue]

Feels great seeing this. Good on you!

[@clayreynolds5502]

I had a 52 it was one of my best one's

[@STEVEN-yy1vv]

Put the old round tail lights it will look more original instead of the oval ones you have now the old school round ones would look more original but gotta say the old truck is in awesome shape for its age great job Budd you made your paw paws day there 😢😅😅😊

[@Austin-modelt]

That was a really great thing to do! Also, thank you for filming the video for all of us to see! I am glad that at least some younger people like myself understand and care about their family and the time they get to spend with them. For a little context, I am 19, and I enjoy working on my grandpa's old Model Ts that are over 100 years old now. He passed away when I was only 4 years old, and I never really got to know him that well, and I can only relate to him through pictures videos and the cars. I can feel a connection with my family through the cars. To me, it is important to spend time with my family, and that really means a lot to me. I am very happy that you put in the hard work to get his truck running again. I hope that the old International will stay in the family for a very long time.

[@sheilaburch8373]

Absolutely wonderful

[@genewilliams617]

THAT IS THE BEST!!!!!

[@justinluckyp1116]

Pretty cool to see I love my pickup and like stories like this

[@davidmcguire1808]

Some elites might laugh at these good southern people but dont get them mixed up. These are they same people that fought and bleed gallons of blood to found this nation. Very much respect to them.

[@nancywalker1325]

Awesome ❤

[@jansilverthorn777]

Beautiful. ❤

[@effiemooney8477]

God bless!!! ❤😊

[@artempouriumarteveryonecan6703]

Love this!!

[@brianwalsh8972]

Good job Boss....

[@randysmith8572]

God bless you and your family. I pray y’all know Jesus Christ too as Lord and Savior we shall meet one day if you are.

[@michaelflansburg597]

Had a 54 IH 1/2 ton pic up too, it had a flat bed put on it for a service truck for a IH dealership of farm equipment.

[@deemcc7784]

Now paint it! 🎺

[@islandgyal3730]

❤❤❤

[@MrKim-kv2vv]

❤

[@carolynkuzio5649]

They don’t make cars and trucks like this anymore. The cars and trucks now won’t last 10 years.

[@bethgipsonbrady6618]

Is this the truck featured in the movie The Hill?

[@paxonearth]

Where is this? I’m guessing Arkansas or Eastern Oklahoma.

[@johnnytadwell5976]

But what if your family sucks?

[@UZI9MMAUTO]

Should of polished n waxed her..Faded red WILL shine after it fades like new.. I've done refs that are matte red. Polished it, waxed and like brand new.

[@valleyman1959]

Good job. My tears flowed with yours.

[@viking_fisherman]

So cooooooool!!!!! Well done young man!!!

[@annsanchez6463]

This pickup 🛻 I remember my grandfather Ben Show me how to drive on the first time I was 7years old

[@daisymae6376]

❤