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Luke and David headed out to see the truck for the

fi rst time up close. After giving the truck a once

over, David decided it was not the truck for him.

the Aunt Esther on Sanford and Son. It just seemed to Luke and David headed out to see the truck for the
fi t the ornery truck that didn’t want to go to Cruisin. fi rst time up close. After giving the truck a once over,
As the build continued Luke took more and more David decided it was not the truck for him. Only to see
interest in the patina truck and as luck would have Luke’s eyes light up. Luke offered to sell his 4 wheeler
it, the phone rang. Many months had passed but they had built together for the new project. David
now Keith, with the 1954 Red GMC, offered to sell agreed and the 1954 was delivered on Luke’s birthday.
them the truck. David quickly explained to me what Luke began working on it that day and cleaning his
happened next. new truck into the late hours of the night. By morning,
“My fi rst thought was, I just bought Esther. My in tradition with his dad and based on the color, Luke
second thought was; we can have two. My fi nal thought named her “Lucille” after the famous red head Lucille
as I was walking out the door with money in hand was, Ball. It matched perfectly and like all vehicles, the
Michelle standing at the door saying ‘David you’re not project continues.
buying another truck?’ to which I replied ‘Nooo!’ Then I can’t wait to see what this team comes up with next.
I was caught as Michelle said ‘Where are you going with
money in your hand?’ Just to look at the truck.”

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