Goodbye old friend!

"Luc - The Acadian Oppo" (luc5)
12/29/2016 at 17:09 • Filed to: Project big steel

Today is a very sad day. I had to say goodbye to my most beloved possession. The only thing I loved more than this old truck is my wife and son. Adulting is hard sometimes, financial obligations got in the way and I was desperate for cash. It only took 3 days to sell.

DISCUSSION (32)

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:11

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$kaycog > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:12

That’s hard to do. Life goes on.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:13

Thats about how I feel right now. Sellers remorse big time but if I want to keep my house I had no choice.

E90M3 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:14

You also still unemployed?

EL_ULY > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:15

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > E90M3
12/29/2016 at 17:16

Yes. And my employment insurance doesn’t start for another 2 weeks and my savings ran out.

19JRC99 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:17

Seeing it on a trailer gave me a heart attack. Dunno why, but my first thought was “Scrapped it?!”. Glad that’s not the case. Always sucks to see a car go.

gmctavish needs more space > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:18

That really sucks

gmctavish needs more space > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:18

E90M3 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:18

Sorry to hear that, that really sucks. It’s been 8 months since I’ve worked and I’m starting to go crazy.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > E90M3
12/29/2016 at 17:22

I’m working on getting my cdl license and should receive it next week. I was never dreaming of becoming a trucker but it seems its the only job that is still in high demand in my area.

shop-teacher > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:22

I’m sorry to hear that. Here’s to better things in the future.

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:23

Damn.

Urambo Tauro > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:26

That hurts, man. I hope you found a good owner to take care of her.

Wacko > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:31

Dude?

E92M3 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:36

I’m sorry man.... I know that wasn’t easy. Can we leave 2016 behind already?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:44

I am really sorry to hear that, man. Hopefully someday you’ll be able to get another one like it.

deekster_caddy > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:49

Awful news, sorry to hear that you were forced to sell.. Good luck with the cdl, I’ve always kept mine even though I don’t drive for a living.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:51

Shit, I regret that none of us could have “bought” it from you and held it until you got back on your feet and then bought it back.

Jcarr > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:53

Damn. Hope you can find another square body to love when things turn around.

I liked reading your updates on this old girl.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:58

Sad to see it go man! :( hopefully you’ll be able to get another back someday, maybe the same one!

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 17:58

Bummer, sorry dude. Hope the job situation improves soon.

E90M3 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 18:21

Well good luck

TFen > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 19:11

Wish I knew you were selling. I’m in the Edmonton area... Coulda kept it in the oppo family.

TheBlacktopExperiment > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 19:16

Getting rid of a brown, square body chevy. Wow. I can’t even.

JeepJeremy > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 20:14

That sucks real bad. That was a cool truck

Rex Sheldon > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/29/2016 at 21:35

I had an 85 C-10 V6 2WD, decided I needed some extra money and didn’t feel like replacing the slave cylinder when it went, plus I didn’t have the spare money so I put the truck on Craigslist. Got 10 phone calls in the first 45 minutes and the truck was gone 2 hours later for $200 more than I was asking for it. I regret the hell out of selling it now though.

Kinja'd!!!

shop-teacher > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/30/2016 at 10:05

I didn’t have time to post a long reply yesterday, I was actually in line at the DMV to transfer the title of the Roadmaster to its new owner. Anyways, I’ve actually been thinking about you a lot and wondering how you were doing. I’m sorry to hear that it’s not very well. Please don’t be a stranger, we care about you around here. You’re a good dude. Things will turn around for you and your family.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > shop-teacher
12/30/2016 at 12:18

We’ll be fine. I’ve got a solid plan in motion. It might mean more time away from the family if I can’t find a local gig. But atleast the money is decent in my area and there is more jobs than drivers.

This has been my office for the last few weeks. If all goes as planned I will do the road test Monday Jan 9th.

Kinja'd!!!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Rex Sheldon
12/30/2016 at 12:24

I can see why. The short boxes are in VERY high demand and that one looked in decent shape. The guy I sold mine to is building a short box that he’s has since high school and he bought mine primarily for the cab and doors. He is also gonna use my motor, trans and rear end.

I felt bad that mine was gonna get stripped but if you salvage one to save another its almost worth it. Sort of like donating your organs. Atleast one gets to live a new full life.

shop-teacher > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/30/2016 at 14:06

You gotta do what you gotta do! Good luck man, we’re pulling for you. Keep us posted!

Rex Sheldon > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/30/2016 at 15:05

The guy who came and picked up mine said he had been buying as many of them as he could for the same reason, to have a stockpile of parts for his one main love truck.