Several months ago, I needed a motor for my 55 Pontiac Sedan. Pist-n-broke offered up the 287 out of a 55 Pontiac he had hidden away in a dark teepee. I declined the motor when Rocky talked me into finding a 389......but that Chief stuck in the back of my mind. After a pow wow with the peace pipe, Pist-n-broke and I struck a deal for 3 painted ponies, 2 goats and 1 squaw. The Chief was mine. Now to make the 1800 mile roundtrip in just a weekend. My Ma and I loaded the covered wagon, hitched the mules to it and headed out 2 hours later then expected Friday night.
On the road North of the Bay Area, we hit our first snag.........the trailer blew a fuse in the truck and we didn't have running lights. No biggy, I just replaced the fuse and we were back on the road again...................til it blew AGAIN. This time, I was out of extra 15's. I knew it had to be a short, but on the side of the highway, it was TOO dark to see. So I pulled an amp from something I knew I hated, the cig. lighter. I don't smoke, but Ma does. Finally, we got to a lit parking lot and got it all sorted out. Back to the warpath we went. After too long, I HAD to stop. So we pulled into Evil Roost Road to a lonely truck stop. I was greeted by a trucker who didn't know if he was coming or going. Dark lil place with a rattle snake under gl*** and knotty pine walls. I creeped thru, looking for the bathroom. When I finally found it, I opened the door to see a woman sitting in a bathtub screaming HELP ME HELP ME STAY AWAY FROM ME!!!!! I have never run so hard in all my life. I ran out the door, to the truck, grabbed the door and started screaming GO GO GOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! And go we did!
When we got to Washington, we had another mishap when the trailer needed a tire. We found a local tire shop where the help was MORE then willing to help a couple of California girls..........because all wished they could be California Girls! Finally, we arrived at Pist-n-brokes and loaded the Chief onto his trailer. I was under the ***umption he was just a Chieftain........to my surprise he was actually a Star Chief. I've wanted a Star Chief for years, but have been REALLY unsuccessful at getting myself one! And all for 3 painted ponies, 2 goats, 1 squaw and a slight heart attack from the dummy in the tub.
You towed that Star cheif on a single axle trailer all that way? Are you nuts? Your as crazy as I am. I'm in love......
We left Washington at 4pm Saturday afternoon. We finally stopped at a hole n the wall truck stop in Oregon for food and sleep. After checking in with Plan9 and checking straps, tires, fuses AND my makeup........we finally had dinner. After dinner, we crashed in the parking lot next to half a dozen truckers. About 6 Sunday morning it was time to get up and get moving. 12 cups of 40w oil they called coffee and we were off. Once we got back into Cali, it was flat ground and easy movin. The Chief was headed to the reservation and I was HAPPY to see the heat waves comin from the road. Along the way, we happened upon something very near and dear to my wittle heart...........a 58 Chevy. I think the owner and I were checkin out each others headlights, because he kept smilin and noddin and I kept on takin pictures.
jep - I would like to see more pics too -- brandy -- nice story -- and there is always a thought in my mind when I hear trippin with ponchos - few years ago:
Once we got back to Bakersfield, it was an e-ticket ride for this girl! Pull the pin and WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE away the Chief and I went! Best ride of the whole weekend! When I agreed to buy the Chief, I knew he was gonna be missin bumper ends on the front and the whole rear.........so I'd like to throw out a thanx to my peeps Ragdoll for the hookup on the hookup......D you know what I mean). I've got the missing pieces hanging on the garage wall, ready to go on the Chief. My plans are to ditch the 287, throw in a 389, repaint him in bronze and cream with a splash of pearl (thanks Rocky!) and love the hell outta him! Wide whites, fender skirts and some sweet soft leather will make that road trip but a mere vision to this squaw!
Some more............... Rainer, I saw an Excursion, large ski boat AND the 3 axle trailer the boat USED to sit on flipped on the side of the highway! My jaw hit the floorboard!! **x
u cant runa stove off of gas fom your junk cars ya dummy dont ya know that **** is suppose to be in the kitchen along with all the rest of ya women
Yeah! Congrats on the Pontiac. Great story. So what is the deal on the Cheiftain motor? does it run? siezed? Why the motor swap. The 389 would be great. My buddy Don has one in his 59' StarChief...Not sure if it runs, but he's going to give it a try. I think he has a stock on w/ tri-power in his 59' Catalina Convertable....a beautiful car! Pontiacs are beautiful cars. Congrats on the find.
Wow, I'm surprised you knew what a stove looks like! That's my FREE, WORKING O' Keefe & Merritt stove I skateboarded home on a few weeks ago! Need to kinda move it into the garage before it's a free NON WORKING stove. **x Brandy
EWWWWWWWWWWW that's my MOM!! Ew gross!! Blech. Sheesh some people's kids! The 287 is a good motor, but Rocky's got me on a 389 kick.....that's why the swap. Thanks, but you can keep your Pontiac.......I'm after Junkyard Dogs! **x Brandy
hey i was only gonna say if your mom looks like that imagine what her daughter looks like -dan shessh yourself
Nah he's got an older one and NO you can't have pictures!! I'm after it... Ah shoot thanks Kustom. I ALWAYS have my feet out the winder......I'm a solid 5"2 , so I can ride that way the whole dang trip. Grossin Dirty T out!!! Wanna see another one Dirty? My toes are painted in Electric Strawberry polish!! **x
Reading all this makes me feel much better. I had thought that maybe Brandy wasn't real pleased with her blind purchase. I guess now I can say it's just the differance between a Gray Beard and a Cali. Gal. Now don't get me wrong, there wasn't anything said that led me to belive she was un-happy but the team of 3 seemed very focused on getting loaded (the car, not them) and getting the Hell outa here. I tried to welcome them in my usual way and first thing out of Mom's mouth was "You being a Smart *** or something" I laughed and said "of course". It ended up being 2 hours of plesentrys and I belive I bonded with the Body Guard quite well. Brandy is just a Sweet Hart and I half to agree with her, Her mom has a nice ***. I had my consernes about a single Axle trailer but after our initial greeting I decided to keep my Opinyon to myself. I'm very pleased they made it home in one piece. It was good to finally meet Brandy. Her and Mom are welcom back any time. Maybe next time I'll get off on a better foot with her Mom. The Wizzard
I'm very pleased with my trade. I mean sheesh, for 3 painted ponies, 2 goats and 1 squaw who wouldn't be??? That trailer isn't the one that was supposed to go....hence the picture of the itty bitty one in the first post. Doesn't matter how many axles you have, if you don't mind what yer doing, you ARE going to have problems. That trailer is actually the shop trailer and even though it's ugly, she sure works. My momma. She's runnin around yellin, "I'm NO WHERE as mean as you are Brandy!!" **x Brandy
good to see you got home safe. what was the guy gunna do with the other car on it's side I always woundered how a towey would get the lot back on the wheels
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