Most 15-year-old girls’ dream car would be a flashy Mercedes or a sleek BMW, then there’s me! I discovered my dream truck parked down the street from my grandma’s house in Jefferson, IA. It was a big, blue 4×4 F250 (Highboy). There were trucks, and then there were TRUCKS. I always went out of my way just so I could see it parked in this stranger’s yard. It was a dream of mine to own this truck. Never did I ever think I would own it.

About two years ago, when I was 18, I made a bold move to go up to this stranger’s house and ask him about his big, blue truck and see if he would even consider selling this beauty. I was so nervous knocking on his door. Luckily, he answered, and we talked trucks for a while until I asked him if he would sell it.  He told me that he wasn’t going to sell it right then, but we continued to talk trucks and it must have worked because a dream of mine was becoming a reality when I asked him if he was sure he wasn’t going to sell it. After that question, we were talking business and the truck became mine.   When I showed up, the truck wasn’t for sale, but I left with that blue beauty. I asked the man if an 18-year-old girl had ever shown up and talked to him about this truck? He laughed and said, “No, you’re the first.”

I cried tears of joy driving this truck home and surprising my dad. This is also his dream truck, so it felt amazing to have one up on him. Ha! My truck is stocked with a 390 4 speed and good ole’ arm strong steering.

Two years later, this truck has been to the body man, getting rid of a few blemishes. I’ve been to several car shows. It meant so much to me that the previous owner, Charles, has been to a few local car shows to see us. It was obvious that the truck meant so much to him in his life and I am so thrilled that he has not regretted selling it to me, or so I have been told. He knows that I love this truck so much.

This truck has been my pleasure to own, drive, take care of and make new memories in. The truck has become a member of our family.  It even has a name, Johnny.  I’m so blessed to share my truck story. This is an LMC truck, from the headliner to the bumpers, bed side, and much more. Thanks for keeping us on the road!