little history on my '66 U13

[stout22]

Jeff, I want your roadster just so I can go meet Wyman!
Great thread.

 

[Gas Pig]

Thanks guys!!! Honestly you couldn't make this stuff if you wanted too.

Yeah I got to get into gear and do some long needed repairs to U13 anyhow. But let me ask you guys this... Do I take the U13 to have full experience of Wyman and reuniting him to his old truck and then having amazing time riding around with him in it? Or do I take a more modified bronco with better creature comforts and a lot less limitations on how far and deep to where Wyman could take me in the bad lands of TX? I see pro and cons to both but either way it would be a trip of a lifetime... and what an experience to catch on film too!

To answer your question Tim I'm pretty sure he close Benjamin, TX

 

[okie4570]

Uh......take the roadster!!! That's only 4.5 hours south of me. You don't want to go May-September, too hot. Pack a good camera, a Go Pro and hit the road.

 

[Slowleak]

He lives in the old Benjamin TX jailhouse. http://www.amazing-stories.tv/jailh...believable-look-atits-current-state-stunning#

 

[Gas Pig]

Uh......take the roadster!!! That's only 4.5 hours south of me. You don't want to go May-September, too hot. Pack a good camera, a Go Pro and hit the road.

Yeah that would be my choice is the Roadster. I can't imagine Wyman's reaction to seeing his first vehicle that he had so many memories with! I'm sure it would be literally a trip through time for him... to witness that in person would be priceless!

Yep a Go Pro on the Bronco and open Texas country.

 

[Gas Pig]

He lives in the old Benjamin TX jailhouse. http://www.amazing-stories.tv/jailh...believable-look-atits-current-state-stunning#

Great find!!!

 

[Scott C.]

It would not be the same experience in any other vehicle. The roadster was built for it, been there and done it!!

 

[MyOriginal66]

First off, I've read/looked through this thread a few times and always get a kick out of it. Thanks for sharing such a cool story!

It's not for sale, but I just realized one of the U13's I have waiting in the wings has that same or very similar step bumper! It'll get restored along with the rest of the truck when it's time. If you hadn't brought it up I too would have thought it was a custom job done sometime in the bronco's past. It too would probably have suffered the same fate as yours. The other interesting thing is I've seen a chrome rear step bumper on a local '66 in the Los Angeles area. Also looked very similar if not the same but in chrome. Never could find the owner. I also have a Ramsey front winch bumper that appears to be factory (dealer installed) in chrome. Previously I had always thought they were painted. I wonder if you could order them in chrome or if the dealer had some done? Just thought I'd share.

 

[NGABronco]

Hey Gas Pig, I just got an email with this link, from a former co-worker/friend, he knows I do EBs but he had no idea about Wyman and EBs.
I sent him a link to all this!!!;D;D;D

http://player.vimeo.com/video/22132017?title=0&byline=0&port [1]

 

[fordfan]

Wyman is sure an awesome photographer! The video is WOW too! Thanks Ben! The only thing I was disappointed in was there wasn't a photo and a credit to the Bronco at the end. If it wasn't for the Bronco, many of those shots wouldn't have happened!

 

[kylakekevin]

Did you ever make the trip?

 

[Gas Pig]

Hey Gas Pig, I just got an email with this link, from a former co-worker/friend, he knows I do EBs but he had no idea about Wyman and EBs.
I sent him a link to all this!!!;D;D;D

http://player.vimeo.com/video/22132017?title=0&byline=0&port [1]

Thanks Ben for sharing! I actually missed that one and honestly I haven’t talked to Wyman in a while! A father of two busy teenagers gets me running in sometimes to many different directions I forget to stay on top of the the little things in life! I need to reach out to him again!

Thanks again for sharing the video!
Jeff

 

[Gas Pig]

Did you ever make the trip?

No unfortunately not yet but I’m still wanting to do so!!!

 

[eaglenest66]

Hey Gas Pig, I just got an email with this link, from a former co-worker/friend, he knows I do EBs but he had no idea about Wyman and EBs.
I sent him a link to all this!!!;D;D;D

http://player.vimeo.com/video/22132017?title=0&byline=0&port [1]

Amazing to watch!! Thx Ben!

 

[1strodeo]

Hey Jeff great stories!! This quote in particular hit close to home for me...

"yep they were just shells and I had to use bungee cords tied to the steering column to keep the doors closed. I was in college and like most kids in college I didn't have any money."

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for most of the 6 short months I had my '66 on the road back in 2016-17, after one-too-many right turns and "oh shit" moments where my drivers door flung open towards oncoming traffic (broken strap too) I bungee corded the door to my steering column! -jeff

 

[Gas Pig]

Hey Jeff great stories!! This quote in particular hit close to home for me...



for most of the 6 short months I had my '66 on the road back in 2016-17, after one-too-many right turns and "oh shit" moments where my drivers door flung open towards oncoming traffic (broken strap too) I bungee corded the door to my steering column! -jeff

Wyman also said back then to cool off his beer he would hang his 6 pack on the “stick mirror” aka Roadster side mirror while cruising down the highway.

Life was so much simpler back then! Imagine trying that today?

 

[1strodeo]

Wyman also said back then to cool off his beer he would hang his 6 pack on the “stick mirror” aka Roadster side mirror while cruising down the highway.

Life was so much simpler back then! Imagine trying that today?

yeah those beers would be all over the road, they don't make those 6-pack holders like they used to!! and once it hits the road and explodes, they got ya for open container ;D

 

[sprdv1]

Wyman also said back then to cool off his beer he would hang his 6 pack on the “stick mirror” aka Roadster side mirror while cruising down the highway.

Life was so much simpler back then! Imagine trying that today?

these days, if only :-X:-X

 

[TX SS]

Another profile on Wyman.

https://www.filson.com/blog/profiles/photographer-wyman-meinzer/

 

[House]

Awesome, at least one pic of the Roadster made it!