We had a rather large antique and classic car show in my town(they shut the center of town, and line the streets with the cars) and I put both my 1942 WC51 "Old Henry" and my 1974 TR6 into it. I drove a whole 100 yards to my display spot... lol...
Anyway, the TR6 was in the "Import Stock 1970-1980" class, and the WC in a special class, "Military and Emergency Responder Vehicles"- which included some Jeeps, as well as some shiny red fire engines...
The TR6 got a quick bath, I vacuumed the carpet, and put some Armor All on the dash & visors. The WC had basically NOTHING done- no wash, the canvas was folded & on the disassembled bows in the bed, scrapes and paint chips and dents, and there was grime on the engine- also spiderwebs here and there! lol...
The TR6 took Second place in its class- AND OLD HENRY TOOK FIRST IN HIS! I am rather proud of these two- this was the first show I entered for judging, and to walk off with trophies for each was great!
Scott
Old Henry for the win!
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ng19delta
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Old Henry for the win!
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10/42 WC-51 "Old Henry" (In Memory of Henry McBride)
11/73 (1974MY) Triumph TR6
01/91 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat XC/LB
2003 Ford P-71 exFHP
1967 Ford Galaxie 500 fastback
10/42 WC-51 "Old Henry" (In Memory of Henry McBride)
11/73 (1974MY) Triumph TR6
01/91 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat XC/LB
2003 Ford P-71 exFHP
1967 Ford Galaxie 500 fastback
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zepher11
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Re: Old Henry for the win!
Congrats!
Zeph
"Why wasn't I born a 4F instead of good looking?" ...(The Story of GI Joe)
"Why wasn't I born a 4F instead of good looking?" ...(The Story of GI Joe)
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dashtp40
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Re: Old Henry for the win!
Scott,
Congratulations on your win. It is kind of fun to take an old military vehicle to a car show and win amid all the shinny paint and chrome.
Steve
Congratulations on your win. It is kind of fun to take an old military vehicle to a car show and win amid all the shinny paint and chrome.
Steve
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ng19delta
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- My garage: Restored Old Henry, and have had this WC51 on the road around 3 years now... Currently finishing a brace of Ben Hur trailers, and starting a 67 Galaxie fastback. Concurrent with the WC I restored a 74 TR6... Oh the joys.
Re: Old Henry for the win!
Thanks Guys! Yes- I was kinda surprised I pulled a First Place trophy with all the scratches, dings and dirt! But I figure the judge knew what real military trucks look like when they are in the field! I mainly registered so I could put her in to be seen! The trophy was just a cherry on top!
Scott
Scott
Socialism only works until you run out of other people's money. M. Thatcher...
10/42 WC-51 "Old Henry" (In Memory of Henry McBride)
11/73 (1974MY) Triumph TR6
01/91 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat XC/LB
2003 Ford P-71 exFHP
1967 Ford Galaxie 500 fastback
10/42 WC-51 "Old Henry" (In Memory of Henry McBride)
11/73 (1974MY) Triumph TR6
01/91 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat XC/LB
2003 Ford P-71 exFHP
1967 Ford Galaxie 500 fastback
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Gordon_M
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Re: Old Henry for the win!
I always said all these over-restored trucks look too good. Well done. 
Gordon, in Scotland
( Now officially given up on any form of politics )
( Now officially given up on any form of politics )