Bamford Visit Today

[55 Fargo]

Hey all, was a real pleasure to have 1 of the Members Bamfordgarage stop by today.

Chris and His Wife are in the area to attend a wedding, so was able to meet with Chris today, for an enjoyable few hours, and to talk Old Mopar, and to get a 1st hand view of Chris and Jerry's adventures in the 47 D25.

Just before Chris arrived, Forum Member RickD1973 and Paul H, both Vintage Mopar Owners arrived to pick up a C38S 251 engine. Rick and I picked up this engine, and loaded it on His Trailer, had the Wheaties for breakfast today.

Pulled out the Fargo, Paul drove the truck, and then I drove it with Chris, for a short ride in the area, was very happy to give both a ride, and to get there opinion on how the truck is running and handling.

We all, at Paul's request ventured into the Kitchen for Coffee, Homemade cake, courtesy of Mrs Bamford, and enjouyed a fantastic slide show of The 1947 D25 adventures.

I had previously seen some of the pictures already, but it was sure a lot more interesting, with Chris's narration of the excursions. Chris and Jerry, very brave and adventurous types, real old car role models for sure.

It was a great afternoon, and do hope to be able to meet with more of you Guys in the future.

[1940plymouth]

That is great, I didn't get to meet Chris, but boy did I get a nice gift from him in the mail this past week.  He is truly fine people

[bamfordsgarage]

Hey, it was great to meet you guys this afternoon... thanks, Fred for hosting us all.

 

Photos, from left:  Paul at passenger door, Fred driving, Rick & your reporter in the bed; Fred shotgun and Paul driving; Fred's bride Kim and their five, yes, count 'em five, pussycats.

[oldodge41]

Fred, your truck is looking good!

[55 Fargo]

Fred, your truck is looking good!

yup, she is coming along. but the visitors can attest she is bit rough, but a neat little machine. i really did start off with a real nightmare. i hope to have it all painted by spring.

[1950 Special Deluxe]

Great pictures.

Your truck looks good Fred.

[RickD1973]

What a terrific afternoon!  Really enjoyed getting to know Fred and Chris.  Thanks for hosting us Fred and thank you Chris for sharing the presentation of your Arctic adventures.  Chris and his friend Gerry make the Ice Road Truckers look like a bunch of babies.  Kudos to you for having the ambition to take a 1947 automobile all over this continent.   What an excellent presentation and it was truly a pleasure!  Thanks again.

Rick