tvscum 43 Posted August 6, 2015 Me and my brother are storing this baby out at the Campo truck museum after transporting it out from Illinois. Plan is to get it running and eventual restore. It's been sitting in a garage for 30 years. My great grandfather built the vehicle. Four cylinder Buda engine. 6 volt, positive ground system. It's basically built like a tractor. That green brake fluid can is the gas tank for now: It has no spark but turns over fine. Waiting for the magneto to be rebuilt in Minnesota. Then we will try to start it. Looks like I'll be riding out to Campo for the next few years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted August 6, 2015 That's cool...be careful riding the 94 out to Campo; people do stupid things on that road. That truck looks in aawesome condition for that era. Get a bigger gas tank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted August 6, 2015 Great history and project. Look forward to the progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honda90 0 Posted August 6, 2015 Awesome! Dream truck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted August 6, 2015 3 thumbs up and it has family providence as well, super cool!! Good on you guys!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted August 6, 2015 PS many more photos needed!!! please post, plan view shots (squared off shots) What do the name plates read? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted August 6, 2015 The plates read Gotfredson (my last name!) http://gotfredson.org/gallery.htm Needs all new wood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted August 6, 2015 A little bit slow as a chase or "Cary the Bike out" vehicle, but still a nice piece of truck. I like to have some like this in the front yard as artifacts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted August 6, 2015 wow.. amazing. old school small auto builder "local Coachworks" obtain or build a chassis choose engine type brand, choose or build body build your own truck and put your own name on it!!! Thanks for link loads of your family history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted August 6, 2015 You're gonna have a blast restoring that puppy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted August 8, 2015 Thanks for the well wishes. We'll need em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted August 22, 2015 She runs! After multiple attempts we figured out we had the wrong firing order! Yesterday in Campo: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted August 22, 2015 That is so awesome! What a great video. Thanks for having the forsight to video the events leading up to the big moment. What a great accomplishment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted August 23, 2015 We Love watching, That is a Labor of Love!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avocado 0 Posted August 24, 2015 Congratulations! I can only imagine the enjoyment you have seeing the truck run and drive again. Lots of memories and history right there -- The truck is smiling as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted August 24, 2015 keep posting keep us posted this is great story Godfredson Bros. !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted August 28, 2015 We hit the news. http://www.cbs8.com/story/29898479/brothers-bring-rare-truck-and-family-history-to-life-in-campo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted August 28, 2015 Thanks for posting, I heard the report was forthcoming while the tube was on, but I never got to see the segment. Great stuff!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted August 28, 2015 I watched it on the news last night. We a great project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted March 6, 2016 Got the wheels back on and took her for a test ride today. Also, the radiator is polished up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
