How I find cheap classic cars

[@ducky63]

When I was 38 I bought my very first car, period, and shipped it back to Ireland. It was a 68 fastback mustang and it was in bad shape. I had never worked on a car before but like you, over the next 7 years as time and money would allow I built my BULLITT clone. I have that car 20 years now. I got married late, built a house etc . When things went south here with the banks I lost my good job but I have managed to hold onto the house and the mustang. It hasn’t moved out of the garage for the past six years but it’s there. Not a show car, a driver that needs improvement but hey, it’s all good. Found your channel by accident but I love it and your work. Inspirational. Keep up the good work my friend. Declan

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks, I really appreciate you. Your comment made my day. 🙂

[@EngTecher]

Good story! You & the car survived.

[@ducky63]

@@EngTecher we sure did, so far!🙂 look, even if I never get to drive it again, I can still grab a cup of Joe and go and look at it. I’ve been very fortunate to have had the journey I’ve had with the car and for that I am very grateful. Thanks for your reply. 🙏

[@EngTecher]

@@ducky63 I subscribed to you! I have my dad's 1957 ranch truck. Plus another truck a C 10 1963 fleet side. Plus I have two other project cars.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525]

I like your story. So much I'll share in the wealth as the old saying goes. I ran across a 1967 mustang. It's in great shape overall for what it is. Somebody to fix it up and then wrecked it on the front right passenger corner. It is not a fastback. I was looking at it for a parts car for a 66 mustang but there's a lot of stuff that doesn't interchange. Reply back to my comment if there's anything you think that will fit from this 289 v8 car onto your 6-8 fastback. I'm not talking about giving it away for free but close enough. You of course you pay shipping. I don't know how many of these cars over there in Ireland. Plus here in the middle of the United States in one weekend I looked at over 600 cars between three locations within an hour of each other. Fella could build a 68 mustang by providing parts to his countrymen. Keeping the Spirit alive that this man did with his 57 Chevy trucks

[@DesertRatFabrication]

Tim , you are a real inspiration to all of us , and any youngsters should take note you can do a lot if you keep focused, you have accomplished a lot with putting your own sun frames on, I know it’s your 57 BW, but I sure do like the wing windows in the old trucks &cars, thanks for sharing your story brother, have a great weekend 😆😆

[@Tri5Club]

Thank you!!!

[@Dtrain1949]

"I'm older, got a good paying job. ...got a wife and kids... ...and I still don't have any money." I love it!!! Welcome to the club. Keep scratchin and clawin and your work does pay off in the hobby. I enjoy guys like Tim more than the guys who buy and sell thru the auctions and don't know the difference between a 6pt vs a 12pt socket! Keep it up! (I didn't say that I don't like those guys, I just like Tim more!)

[@jsh3234]

Tim, that was excellent!! Thanks for taking the time to share your story. Yeah, it sure is crazy on how the trucks have shot up in value. Making it harder and harder for the simple guy or the younger generation to be able to start a project without paying an arm and a leg. But with persistence it can be done. Hats off to you..🤗

[@Tri5Club]

Thank you buddy I appreciate that.

[@jsh3234]

@@Tri5Club Tim, if I may ask and maybe you mentioned it but, what year was it when you purchased your first truck and also what year did you start that first house. And WOW to put on that many square feet in the first house was something. 🤗

[@Tri5Club]

@@jsh3234 I got my truck in 1993. The house I built wasn’t my first house, it was house #3. It was around 2010

[@waygonner]

The smile on your face when you recounted the memory of starting up that first truck was priceless! I know that feeling. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@mikelett8749]

Love your story. It reminded me of when I was building my car back in the early 80’s. I started out with a 57 short bed when I was 16. Sold that and bought a 57 2 door post sedan. Drove all over the country looking for parts. There was no internet or anything back then. You just had to look and knock on doors. I still have the car and it is still cherry. I doubt if I ever sell it. The kids can fight over it when I’m gone!!

[@Tri5Club]

That’s funny, I decided not to sell anything else. I want to leave all my future projects for my kids and grandkids. I can see my kids fighting over it when I’m gone. LOL

[@lnc4920]

So I'm sitting here flipping through the tube and run across your video. After a while my wife heard me laughing and "that's rightin" and she got to watching with me. You had us both laughing our ass off at the fact that you are just like me and us as far as that, from the house situation, selling your baby to get the house and losing the house and missing your ride. I'm more of the 60-66 C10 but the situation is identical! We really enjoyed your way and way of explaining things. Paramedic ie: Panoramic and I actually understood. Lol. Keep up the great work, we'll be watching. LC

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks LC, you made my day!

[@1582hunter]

Great story! Absolutely love those tri-five trucks. Good to see someone driven to save some of those old beauties.

[@mikehurd8342]

I drive a 49 Chevy pick up , did what you do, it’s my daily driver . I know what it takes and my hat is off to you , it’s a lot of work but it’s nice when your done. Been driving mine now for almost 3 years now. I get people wanting to buy it everyday, I’m 72 and I just can’t sell it. The world needs more people like you, congratulations , you figured life out.

[@Tri5Club]

You just made my day! Thank you, I needed to hear that.

[@christophermiller6526]

Great story very inspiring, I have several older Chevy's, 1957 Chevy conv., 1957 nomad, 1957 Cadillac, 1959 elcamino, 1960 elcamino, they all need a lot of work, but nice to see the work you have done, hope you have more videos.

[@subtle7hunder62]

Excellent work bro, you’re the real deal. A true hot rodder. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@scottsooner75]

Hats off to you man, I traded my daily driver that was a 04 suburban that was in amazing condition for a 1956 Chevy 3100 that was sitting since the 80s ever since I was a kid I wanted a Tri Five pickup they are one of a kind trucks that are getting harder and harder to obtain I have never once regretted my decision

[@Tri5Club]

That’s awesome!

[@mnmstoy5]

Reminds me of my first purchase. Took my Mom to her friends house. Of course we got lost and I saw a 1970 Nova sitting on a corner lot. I walked up and knocked on the door and asked if it was for sale. The Lady called her son and same thing he asked me what its worth. I offered him $75 bucks. Exchanged information and met up with him later that day. Title in hand and my older brother helped me tow it home. straight 6 with 3 on the tree and it smoked like no tomorrow after i got it started. I was in my mid 20's and regret selling her.

[@Tri5Club]

Wow! 1970 was the year I was born. Great story!!!

[@TheREALOC1972]

The one car I kick myself in the ass for not buying was a 74 Nova, guy wanted $250 and it ran, it had a strait 6 and auto trans in it, everytime I think about it I kick myself in the ass for not buying it because it was in above average shape, really just needed cleaned up and painted.

[@jamesharlanjohnson6882]

I am 59 yrs old and just starting out with my first restoration project. I listen to your story and also remember my Dad working on stuff. HOW DID PEOPLE DO THINGS BEFORE KZbin? Thanks for your storytelling and shared experience.

[@jesusabascalgomez1319]

Thanks for your story , Im 63 and never done anyhing about restoring myself I would be so happy to be able to ; Now I know its just about starting .

[@pipesmcgee9270]

Thanks. You gave me the direction I need to go. I was born in '55 and growing up my parents had a '55 belair. My Dad sold it when I was 14. When I was 19 I bought my first one, then a 2nd '56, and a '57 2 door wagon for some parts. Within 5 years all sold and I moved away and got into other things (mtn living, horses,etc.) Now I'm trying to figure out a way to get another '55 belair. A driver, ...maybe hot rodded a bit 🙂

[@cowhand4560]

Same story same love of vintage tin…busted knuckles and blood sweat and tears. Gearhead saga goes on ⛽️

[@Tri5Club]

Awesome !!!

[@cavemangarage]

Great video man cool backstory on how you got where you are. We all got them that's for sure but you got a garage full of cool stuff now and a big garage so heads off to you man keep them coming

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks

[@JRingo-vp5wp]

I just stumbled on your channel and really enjoyed listening to your story. I can relate to all of what said. I appreciate you, sir. You're a good man.

[@TheCrackerBox]

Hey man I really enjoyed watching your video . I have a 52 Chevy pick up in the middle of being put together now and like you I’ve wanted one my whole life , can’t wait to get it done and drive it , but just wanted to say thank you for the video I really truly enjoyed listening to your story !! 👍

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks for watching Michael. I appreciate you!

[@mre9789]

Great story! Good luck with the tri-fives.

[@Tri5Club]

Thank you Mr E, I appreciate you!!

[@badfrankleatherworks2658]

Had to watch your whole video. Many times it made me smile. I admire your passion and dedication. Keep on doing what you do.

[@ccjensen4670]

Good story...from a fellow tri five addict! My first Chevy was a 59 Apache Fleetside truck that I bought in 1962 while in high school. Chrome bumpers grille and hubcaps...had 3000 miles on the odometer...nicest truck in our county..LOL Followed it through 3 owners after I sold it and ultimately ended up in a carport with a rotting tarp covering it. When my son was in highschool taking auto shop I tried to buy it but no deal. Sat neglected for another 20 years and finally dissapeared for good...the last owner had passed away...

[@Tri5Club]

Wow, that’s a good story!!!!!

[@keithlane4343]

Excellent back story. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to more of your build videos. All the best

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks

[@jefferymullins42]

You are awesome guy. I am 58 now and I had a 64 Chevy C20 long wheel base with a 327 corvette motor in it . This Highschool kid would always come to my house and ask me to sell my truck to him. That truck ran awesome I loved that truck. But I told him bring 1000 dollars and it’s his. Well he showed up with the cash so I made him happy 😅

[@chesterlauck734]

I found your channel by mistake, but I can tell you that it was worth the watch and I truly enjoyed the back story. Been there done that with a little money in my pocket and able to make something out of it. Oh the memories of all the Old rides I've had over the years and still turning wrenches on a couple with a couple more in the wings waiting their turn. Thanks for sharing

[@Tri5Club]

Thank you Chester, I appreciate you.

[@uppitywhiteman6797]

Subbed and liked. You are the only guy that rattle can primer on your projects first. One it looks better and I can see where the project is going and two it just looks better as I work on it.

[@edgardomatos7742]

What an amazing biography, it was a pleasure to listen . Much respect for your inspiration on this hobby . I'm in love with 57 chevy pu, i just love the front head lights ..I didnt know about wide window , never noticed, you learn everyday. Well I gave thumbs 👍, I subscribed. Your story was like bed time story ..lol ...I wanted listen , more n more ... Cherry 🍒 red is my favorite color too ... Well best of luck on completing all your projects. It take time. I search every day for 57 chevy pu on market place ...found one , no reply back for 2 yrs ...I still keep asking..some day I'll get lucky ....well great video , great story. God bless 🙌

[@benbeaupre4204]

By telling us your story you help youngers find the spark to start in the hobby Thanks again !

[@williamgarrity9482]

God is great .I love me some old chevys still burning fuel.iam 62 years young and still working on JUNK. I just like to say it's hard for most people to ask another person if they would sell something .it takes great courage. My first car was a 1967 two door nova in 1975 .sold it 1980 when I got married. 30 years later my dad bought me 1980 malibu, it belonged in the junk yard, I restored it sold it because I fell in love with my prize n joy 1967 c 10 short box step side..it's totally restored patina with a LS 6.0 engine . All work to the truck was from my hands except the transmission. God and Google showed me the way.thanks for sharing. God bless yall real good.

[@Tri5Club]

I’m about to put my Facebook information on KZbin because of friends like you. I love seeing other people projects and I thought Facebook would be a good way to share pictures of our junk. LOL 😆

[@paulward3566]

Great story . I really appreciate humble beginnings and what determination can accomplish. Been there brother.

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks Paul

[@BUZZKILLII1]

Love the honesty . Great video. Thank you .

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks for watching

[@electricguysvcs]

Awesome stories - glad I came across your channel. I am doing a 55 chevy 3100 - 5 window now. It was pretty rough but I'll get through

[@Tri5Club]

Enjoy every minute of the build. And take pictures of the process.

[@BlacktoppPerformance]

Wow your story is very similar to mine. Great video and thank for sharing.

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks

[@alyssa3731]

love the video love your passion you are fun to watch keep up the good work God bless!!

[@alexkalish8288]

You are a fine speaker, I really enjoyed your stories and restored trucks. You are quite an artist, keep it up.

[@Tri5Club]

Thank you Alex

[@michaeldove5472]

You are one talented and driven person. You have done everything the right way. Also, you have got a very nice shop. Your an inspiration to all gear heads.

[@Tri5Club]

Thank you Michael!

[@snoopu2601]

When I bought me 1972 GMC SUBURBAN 3 door, everyone thought I was crazy because it needed so much work done to it. I made a long list of everything that needed to be done. Little by little I got each thing on my list scratched off. After getting it running and stopping right body work was last on my list. I did body work everywhere in the park out on the side walk, in the drive way until it was ready for some good primer that was my big mistake if you primer it your going to have to take that primer off it will be inbeded with dirt in the primer if you drive it around in primer it's best to put cheap paint on it. I drove it around in primer for a few year's. I had to sand that primer off to reprimer it for paint all in one weekend it was like sanding a boat by my self. Took it in to get painted the Monday got my suburban back 3 days later let it set for a week then put it back together with brand new chrome bumpers and light's. It didn't have to much chrome to put back on.

[@bavariabearfan]

Just found your channel today. Your story is just refreshing! Built not Bought! That is how we did it back in the day. I look forward to watching your prgress in the future and also watching your back catalogue of videos.

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks

[@Tri5Club]

That’s awesome!!!!! I think I’ll use that for the title of my next video, “Built not Bought” Thank you friend!!!!

[@aftermathwhite4955]

What's up bro, I'm from Detroit and have a 56 3100 and I'm glad to be here, keep up the great work. 👍

[@74dartman13]

I really enjoyed your stories. It brought back memories for me. My first truck was a '55 Chevy, I gave $300 for. Man I wish I still had that truck!

[@Tri5Club]

I wish I still had my first truck too. The first truck is what got me hooked on tri5's. Thank you for watching!

[@74dartman13]

@@Tri5Club yep!🙂

[@michaelyoho4848]

Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@davidwalls850]

Really liked hearing your story brother. The trucks you built and are building look nice. Keep up the good work 👍 ✌️.

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks David, I appreciate it!

[@Midusgold]

Such a great story. Thanks for sharing!!

[@fractalign]

You’re on a winner with these trucks, they are even more sought after here in Australia. The cheapest one I have seen at the moment is over 40 grand.

[@Tri5Club]

Wow !!!

[@sonparabailar]

second time I've heard "chasing that high"...awesome story.

[@johnprager7804]

Love your videos Keep up the good work!

[@Tri5Club]

Thank you

[@jimstanley7139]

Hello from Australia Tim wow what an inspiring video respect to you man you keep doing what you're doing it's just brilliant 👏👏👏

[@cglenncowdell2408]

You are a real inspiration to me, and a very cool guy . Keep up the good work. your story was the best.

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks C Glenn, I appreciate you.

[@nikenights8552]

I build em on a budget too. good inspiration for others to do it for the fun of the hobby not the money. Got a 55 3600 and 55 4 door both fuel injected daily patina mobiles. Just scored a 54 3800 farm truck I've got most the parts gathered for and a 56 chevy 2 door im collecting parts to build it up too. Keep bangin tin and throwin sparks.

[@Tri5Club]

Nice!!!!!

[@PegEOisme]

I know next to nothing about cars, so this may be the only comment I ever make, but I like your problem solving ideas. My daddy always was buying and selling cars and trucks. I miss him so much and maybe this is why I watch channels like this one. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. GOD bless you and your family.

[@Tri5Club]

Thank you 🙂

[@davidbrown-bh7it]

Great story. Thanks for the inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks David

[@andrewreece3861]

I like the cut of you jib. Great story teller. Subscribed.

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks Andrew

[@petethehandyman9185]

Man that’s an awesome story! Really nice job!

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks Pete!!!

[@rtcapo1382]

We’ll done! That was genius going after parts & putting them all together! I wished I liked 1 classic to shop around like that. I’m subbed. Btw, how much time does it take to go from parts to driver-in general-like that bel-air? That is pretty cool!

[@vleldaddio210]

You got my sub with your expression when you poured a little gas in the 67 Chevy and the dang thing STARTED UP 👍👏✔️💯 Great story ! I did about the same but my seller was thinking he scammed me but I got the best on the deal on a 1961 Ply Valiant that would not start ! I was on foot saw it offered $50 for it the man laughed said get it out of here I pushed out the driveway tightened the battery cable to the started it fired up and drove it back by the guys house blew the horn and laughed at the redbeet face on the guy 😊😀😛🤬💰🤑😵😬

[@Tri5Club]

LOL 😂

[@glensimmons9606]

Just came across your channel. Love the story.

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks Glen

[@glensimmons9606]

Stay strong my friend and keep up with the good work.

[@scottnovak8903]

1981 or 1982 I was 16 and been targeting 1964 Biscayne 4dr. for year's finally just asked old black man, how much you want for it? He put one of my hugest smile 😁 when he asked me, how much in your pocket? No lying, had $26.50 and accepted it. Few hours I put battery and gas, ( it's been grass overgrown on his front yard. No brake, no shock's it started immediately, bow tie awesome, 6cyl. 3 on tree, Jacksonville, IL.

[@Tri5Club]

Awesome!

[@richardbrady2818]

I really enjoyed your story, and the patina pickup is fr****n awesome, thanks buddy

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks Richard!!!

[@bat5917]

Love what you’re doing !

[@billcobb9408]

I love your attitude. Pass it along to the younger generations. Hard work is worth it. Stay positive. Your like me. I never thought I couldn't do it. I knew I would figure it out.

[@nora-fn6iz]

Love your videos you remind me of myself I do things a lot like you do far as finding cars and truck projects and parts alittle at a time as I could afford it I worked a full time nob and worked many part time jobs to pay for my projects or my toys asi call them I have 8 projects right now

[@Tri5Club]

Yep, it sounds like we’re alike. What projects do you have?

[@calebbreuer2816]

I have been wanting to find an old truck to fix up and drive for a little while, I'm 17, and trying to get my first car. I've seen some old trucks around and have saved up some money and I'm thinking of asking around. I was also thinking of going around to a salvage yard and seeing what they got for a few hundred dollars. This is exactly what I have been looking far, trying to figure out how to get a good old truck I can fix and drive and be proud to have., especially with how the prices are. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@Tri5Club]

I’m glad I can help Caleb. Keep looking and asking people. One day someone will say yes. Another good place to look is on Facebook marketplace. I just offered $200 for a $1500 truck and he said yes.

[@rustyirongarage4465]

Awesome video man! That’s pretty much what I’m doing. Went to buy a bed for my 49 Chevy . and ended up with a 59 Apache basket case . short bed step side with a Camaro clip . for $100 got 55 gmc front clip with it. It was all his left over parts after he built his Picked up a 57 Chevy grill. Gonna build her one piece at a time once I’m done with my other projects.

[@Tri5Club]

I would love to see pictures. [e-mail]

[@luistoledo6729]

Hey Tim new subscriber from Miami, Fl I like what you said at the end your not a show car builder, but good enough to get them on the road and look good, that is me, do a little welding, do a little motor work, a bit a painting aint no Chip Foose, but keep me busy, I got 5 projects 3 65 mustangs and chevy novas 71 and 72 all projects, all were rusty. I like your channel Luis

[@Tri5Club]

Thank you Luis, I appreciate your support and thanks for watching and subscribing

[@larrylewis3778]

Love the video working on a 66c10 hopefully one day I'll drive it

[@Tri5Club]

A friend just told me that the c10 truck show is this weekend in Texas. I’m thinking about going.

[@abejimeneza67c10]

My first truck was a 68 c10. Love your story.

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks Abraham

[@garyjones2582]

Love the story and video... You did a good job..

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks Gary! I appreciate you

[@garyjones2582]

@@Tri5Club would love to have a latter 55 or 56, but I don't have the skills that you do.. wish I had learn to weld and operate a lathe.. So since I don't possess those skills, I'll have to buy it outright.. keep up the great work my friend...

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks!

[@bruceh92]

I'm new here, just found your channel, but just a comment if I may. I live in Toronto and prices for tri fives aren't cheap here in Canada but oh the deals on tri five Pontiacs, Buicks, etc are so much lower and it's got to be similar in the States, no? Man, I'd be more than happy with a '55 or '56 Pontiac that with the money saved can build a cool street rod. It's funny, I never used to even look at tri five Pontiacs, Buicks, Olds, etc for decades but now I think I would be inclined to NOT buy a tri five Chevy to build because the others are more rare and of course the savings. Thanks for video bud 👍

[@6538970]

What an incredible journey and story you have provided, thank you

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks

[@MrDSALAZARTX]

Great story, bro! Love the channel!

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks

[@ericfalk9513]

Tim I just loved listening to your story. Im a 54 year old motor head. Workin on a 66 C10 and a 68 Nova with my youngest son who is now a motorhead with great talent and passion at age 18. Nothin better in life and no better people on the planet than car people.

[@Tri5Club]

I agree Eric, thanks!

[@fordsonmajor89]

Great story young Man! Happy hunting, love those large back windows, but it needs a gun rack like I remember seeing when I was kid when we would go out small game hunting. Gerry from PA.

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks Gerry, when I was a boy, my dad kept his rifle there.

[@NomaderGarage]

Great video! I admire your drive and determination!

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks!!!

[@gregmoody9486]

You are great inspiration,I love the way you think,what do you do for a title

[@tombrenes2411]

Love all the hard work Awesome content Can do the same with 31 ford truck Cab with doors. Then the bed and tailgate Frame. Any ford engine tranny and rear end Expensive grill. Grill shell radiator and vintage front lights

[@joshmusachio5710]

Great story by the way! Didn’t think I was going to watch the whole thing but just got pulled in.

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks Josh

[@victorcontreras9138]

Good show! I like your views and style as driving them. I like Chevy's but my search was for a '56 Ford F-100. I loved the big front end! Big window models are very scarce and when I got info. on one of those, I checked it out. It was in the old, Spanish speaking part of El Paso. This was in 2000 and was junky but running. I finally bought it in 2007 after wanting it all those years. I affectionately named it "The 7 year itch". I'm blessed and amazed that all that time nobody else saw the value of that model and could have beat me to it. Possibly because it was in the backwards part of town. I've gotten many offers for it but this is a keeper⚠️

[@Tri5Club]

I have a friend that has one on his farm. It’s been there for 20 years. I’ve been trying to buy it from him. He keeps saying, “ I’m gonna fix it one day.”

[@victorcontreras9138]

@@Tri5Club I know what you mean. I know a guy that has had a Pinto wagon for 35 years and hasn't done anything to it excepts let his dogs live and tear the seats. At 75 and suffering two strokes, he still says "I'm gonna rebuild it". Sometimes this is an indication that they WILL sell but are waiting for an enormous offer! Good luck, Pal.

[@jonathonh1089]

I really enjoyed this video, thank you!

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks Jonathan, that means a lot to me. I wasn’t sure if it would be liked.

[@CrazyWillie01]

Nice Bud , just got my First Tri5 , 56 Chevrolet 150 2 dr wagon . Yep gotta do Rockers and floor. Deciding if I can get along with floor patch panels , or to spend the now 1,299.00 for full floor . Panels and rockers about 800.00 and I need a drivers door , I’d ask ya to look out for one for me , but yer in L.A. I’m 3,000 miles north north west , 100. Miles south of Canada . BC . But at least pm 47 miles. North of Seattle ( we call it shootattle, cops are shooting someone , or Someone is shooting the cops )It’s like California, the best part about it is leavin , we only drive threw at 60Mph. Lol great Video . Thanks 😊

[@robbycard4293]

HowDoTim, I'm very intrigued with your story. It surely brought back a lot of memories of my first truck that I got running at the age 12yrs old just before my 13th birthday.It was a early 1955 Chevy 3/4 ton tow truck with the tow boom removed.I drove it in the back yard with no brakes for a couple of months,but learned the hard way after I side swiped a VW bus on the passenger side door.Also never use a12 volt battery on a 6volt system as well, especially later I figured it out that blew an inline fuse🙄 long after.We had another 55 GMC 1ton flat bed I also got running back in 1981 when I was 15yrs old as well, it had a 327 ci in her . It smoked like a bomb when I fired her up,only learned the hard way again,by adding 2qrts of used 50w racing oil that was giving to me ( 7qrts)in a apple cider jug, man she smoked up the whole yard .that was very imbarrasing?🙄 Seven qrts , instead of five qrts ooopppsss?????? Heavy lessons learned,but only just the beginning 😁.I 've got so many stories to tell my friend,I've had a lot of fun building hot rods, racecars and trucks as well.Keep the climb going my friend,and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your progress on those tri-five. Indefinitely; you got set of keepers and Good Luck 🌟🌟🌟🌟.R.C.✌️

[@Tri5Club]

That’s Awesome Robby thanks

[@SlowCarFix]

Great video my friend. Lots of fun projects.

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks buddy

[@charlesparker1837]

I admire that you maintain a can-do attitude. My hobby is like yours and bringing old cars and trucks back to life is a different sanctuary and emotional rush. I do disagree with you on one thing. If others like your builds enough to buy them then you do quality work. I know what it is like to go to the pick and pull superstores (salvage yards) and match fit builds. LOL. I am working on a 52 five window that I put on an S10 frame, a 65 C10 and on deck is my 57 truck (small window), my 67 mercury cougar (will be a 390 build) and a 66 ford galaxy. Although that is a lot going on, working on these cars is a stress relief and I have met some amazing people through my love for vehicles. I have been in this hobby since I was 14 and bought my first 67 cougar which I still own and now at 56 I wouldn't change a thing. Keep doing it man, keep doing it.

[@Tri5Club]

I would love to see your vehicle’s. [e-mail]

[@oscarvelazquez7770]

Great job ! Good advice like your presentation.

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks Oscar

[@tomwinkle1597]

Great story! Black CHERRY looks good. I think I am going to start buying parts.. ty

[@lappf]

Yor're the man! Enjoyed it.

[@richardhamilton7815]

That is a great hobby. You could write a book about all your fun experiences.

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks Richard, I actually thought about that for two seconds. Maybe I should revisit the idea?

[@Tolohtony]

Awesome stories!

[@josecuellar4983]

I liked your story very inspirational thanks for sharing

[@Tri5Club]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bam55sgarage77]

I also use to ride around looking in peoples yards for old cars and trucks. Keep doing what you doing.

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks, I love your truck, it’s awesome!!!!!

[@bam55sgarage77]

@@Tri5Club Thanks man, I really appreciate it. Check out some of the videos I started on my 1955 210 build. I have to get back on it , the weathers been so nice in Cali that I've been riding my Harley a lot and neglecting my build but I'm gonna get back to it soon.

[@rickshanks9113]

Over 20 years ago I went looking for a 58 or 59 just because the cab was the same as the tri-5 but cost less. Got a running 1958 truck for $1,300, big window, inline 6, short bed stepside. Did most of the work myself, learned buy watching truck shows on TV and youtube. Can drive it anywhere and I also bought a 66 a little over a year ago and now working on it.

[@Tri5Club]

Awesome

[@sulistiman]

You do fine work there always loved big window trucks GMC and Chevy

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks sulistiman

[@josh661]

Great story about finding that truck. It’s so inspiring but I feel like peoples word was worth a little more back then😕. Still might give you’re method a shot though

[@randyroy4074]

Very good video. I like your down to earth style Like me a true gearhead

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks Randy

[@johnkelly5487]

I loved your story!

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks John Kelly!

[@dewayneellis4118]

Man, what a great story! More people are in the exact position in life as you are, but you came up with this idea, fantastic!

[@Tri5Club]

Thanks Dewayne

[@jrmartinez2563]

Great job!!!! Very inspiring, I just gifted my son age 45 my 1995 chevy extended cab silverado obs truck. He and I are going to build this truck , I am original owner by the way I just turned 70 years young. Thank you "Daily 🚗 Driver

[@Tri5Club]

Your son is blessed to have a dad like you. I never had a dad. I had to learn everything on my own through trill and error. I’m 52 years old.

[@TheREALOC1972]

I've been building cars and motorcycles most of my life and flipping classic cars for the last 2 and half years and the first thing I tell someone who's looking for a car to either fix up and drive or to flip and don't have much money is "find you a car/truck that not everyone wants". Instead of spending 10 k on a 72 Chevelle roller go find you a 73 or 74 Chevelle that you can buy for $500 that you can drive home, 1st it's going to be cheaper and 2nd most of the "off year" cars are still running and driving. My first flip car was a 67 Ford Falcon, I paid like $600 put another $1000-$1500 into it and sold it for 7k, My present car is a 73 Buick Regal, I paid $1200 for it and drove it 50 miles home, I'm keeping this one though because it was in such good shape, the interior looked brand new minus the carpet and headliner which both needed replaced and the body had alot of patina on it, not rust other than surface rust and faded paint. So far I've rebuilt/repainted the engine and transmission, repainted the engine bay, cleaned and repainted the frame, put all new bushings and bearings on the suspension, put another headliner in it, went to a carpet outlet and bought a couple of carpet remnants for the new carpet and cleaned and sprayed some bedliner in the trunk floor, I bought some IROC wheels from my next door neighbor for $50 for the set of 4 and sandblasted and repainted them, put new tires on it. I'm getting ready to repaint the car, which brings me to another tip that I learned.... when painting a project and you don't have alot of money go to your local paint supply company and see what they have already mixed up and was a miss-mix, I was originally going to repaint my Regal the factory poly green but I got a REALLY good deal on a gallon of miss-mixed 1993 Mercedes Medium Pewter for $25 just to get rid of it, and that saved me even more money because I now I'm not putting a landau vinyl top back on, saving a couple hundred bucks but now I have to dye my interior black now but even with that it's still saving money because I did it before I replaced the headliner and carpet so I just did them black. I'm also not going to rechrome anything, I'm painting the grille body color and the chrome around the windows and Bumpers will be black. I haven't sat down and done a complete price break down on my Regal but I KNOW I haven't put $3,000 into it and that includes the $1200 purchase price. I will say in all honesty that my Regal was in alot better shape than the usual "project car". My next project to flip is a 75 Torino, I do alot of mid-late 70's cars simply because of the price of half way decent projects I can get into, sure you sometimes get lucky with older or more popular cars but that's few and far between, I paid $900 for the Torino and drove it home and really all it needs to be a good daily driver is a decent paint job. I'm going to spend a couple days to a week prettying it up and slapping a decent paint job on it totaling $500 and get 6-7k for it as a daily driver.

[@Tri5Club]

Awesome!

[@christinewoodruff255]

Wow 👏 great history of how you got started, did it on your own, good 👍 for you sir.

[@Tri5Club]

Thank you Christine

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

that was a great story. I couldnt stop watching it.