I am in possession of an official artist's truck. It's a full size pickup, 1987 Ford F150 with a camper shell. It's been in the family since my dad leased it in 1987; I bought it in '89 when the lease was up.
I had always wanted a truck, and this one has served me well. She's hauled me around the state of Arizona numerous times, carried my art to a number of different shows, been totalled and re-built, and still keeps on truckin'. It's a girl. I don't know how I know this, I just do.
We've both got a few miles on us, 250,000+ for her, more for me. I faithfully change her oil; it's pretty easy, too, taught to me many years ago by an old boyfriend who once said 'If you don't quit bugging me about changing the oil in that truck, I'll teach you and you can do it.' One of my better decisions...he's long gone, the truck is still here.
The Arizona weather is harsh, and the summer heat does a lot of damage to just about everything. The little plastic thingies that hold the headlights in place are weak, and rather then waiting until they break, I decided it best to support them in some fashion. Wire sounded like a great idea, but not something I typically have handy. Then it hit me....picture hanging wire!
She is officially my artist's truck; quirky, art supplies in the back, and held together with a bit of picture hanging wire. She's perfect!
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