Across the road

Farm trucks make great projects.  Sometimes we are too busy to grab a great deal when it is offered.  Some 17  years ago my neighbour  decided he didn't need a 3/4 ton truck any more and bought an S10.  He offered me the 72 GMC for a very reasonable price.  I wasn't thrilled with the 3/4 ton part and was crazy busy with all kinds of other stuff and passed on this great truck that had no miles on it, had been super well taken care of and always started when called upon.
 It disappeared for a while and then turned up a couple of miles away - only to sit in the back yard.  I was thrilled to hear that a friend from high school had bought it and was going to build a father - son truck with his son.  I offered advise and a good running 305 I had been saving.  Now it is for sale again - I am still crazy busy with all kinds of stuff but...   1972 GMC