68 FORD

I am not the most materialistic person in the world. Very seldom do I get excited over possessions. The one exception is My 68 Ford. It is truly my prized possession. It is a 68 Ford Ranger F100 shortbed. It has been 6 years in the making. The engine is a 390 that has been built from the block up with aftermarket and performance parts. The body and paint have been redone, including finding all original decals and symbols. The interior is immaculate ( though not original). The interior also includes a state of the art sound system. It has many customizations, including shaved gas tanks and a fuel cell with a fuel cooler. A couple of reasons I am so enamored with it, are it reminds me of me. It is older, high mileage, and not even close to being the same it was 6 years ago. It is better than it has ever been. More power, better looks, and overall better performance. It also reminds me of my first vehicle, which was a 74 Ranger. I would have been a little cooler back then if my 74 was as nice as my 68. It reminds me that just because I am getting older, with more miles, does not mean I cant get better.