Tony Thompson Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Hello All, I live in south MN and have a keen interest in the preservation of original automobiles and trucks. I have recently been made aware HPOF and would like to know if there are any of these events in the upper mid-west near me. I have an amazing original 2 ton truck that came off of a century + old farm site where it was well preserved by a long time loving owner. It is heavy to haul and slow to drive for long distance so I am looking to register and show closer to home. I would like to know if "heavy trucks" are recognized by HOPF and if there is any public interest in them. Thanks and good luck on your projects everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgansdad Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Tony, I have no answer to your question as I live in NC. I do however love your truck. I don't know the year but, I learned to drive @ 13 y/o on a 1953 5 window. I will never forget how that old truck drove. I've looked for one for the past 20 years or so. Again, beautiful truck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 only aaca meets have hpof. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave39MD Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 The Vintage Chevrolet Club has a HPOCF class in all of their meets/shows. https://vccachat.org/ubbthreads.php/forums/32/1/vcca-judging-questions.html Very nice truck! Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Tony, all AACA national meets have an HPOF class, along with other classes, for cars and other vehicles. You may know that AACA national meets are held in several places around the country each (normal) year, and that many of them move from place to place from year to year. Hundreds of cars are typical for national meets in your part of the country, and the nearest might be Auburn, Indiana. Local AACA "regions" usually have local shows, but the content of local shows is up to the local club. People would be happy to see your truck at local shows, whether or not they have a HPOF (Historic Preservation of Original Features) class. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Tony, if you are not already an AACA member you need to join to learn more about AACA HPOF vehicles. There is a certification process that is available to recognize and honor such vehicles that you should participate in. We look forward to seeing you on the show-field. HPOF is one of AACA's most popular classes at our events. Terry 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 That is a fantastic looking truck. While fully restored vehicles have their place, there is nothing like an all original vehicle with all of its scars and memories intact. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 That's awesome to see that truck working like it was designed to work. Great truck! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubilee Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I’ve owned a half a dozen of that body style GM trucks/ pickups. My Dad and Granddad had new and near new ones when I was growing up. That’s the first one I ever saw with a clock in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubilee Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Looking at the picture closer, maybe that glove box isn’t original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Beautiful truck You might try Iola, I believe they have a truck show? I would get a copy of the HPOF rules and regulations. A friend of mine tried to show his 1932 Nash in a preservation class (I do not think it was a AACA event) and was extremely disappointed in what their definition of "preservation" class was. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I do not know the answer to your question but I also want to praise the truck. My favorite generation of Chevrolet trucks, ever. Always like seeing them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgansdad Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Although the glove box door looks like it has a chrome finish, the lines on the door line up perfectly with the lines on the rest of the dash. These ole pics seemed to bring up lots of good memories with quite a few members. Thanks again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsmobile 83 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Hi Tony, Nice Truck!! My uncle had one similar to this. If you are interested in showing it at an AACA meet, here is some information on HPOF vehicles found in the AACA Official Judging Guidelines. A link to the AACA Official Judging Guidelines: http://www.aaca.org/images/judge/2020_Judging_Guidelines.pdf Section 3 Appendix 3-10 has the HPOF Certification Form Appendix 3-11 has the HPOF Original Certification Form Section 4-3 and 4-4 has information on the Historical Preservation of Original Features (HPOF). Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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