Wall Steet Journal 5/10

[53Crusher]

My good friend Doug Cooper from Casper, WY is in today's Wall Street Journal with the attached picture. Haven't read it yet, but here ya go!
This truck was bought brand new by his father and is still an integral part of the ranch.

[Tom Petroff]

Cool!
Looks like as you said they work her but obviously keep it up.
Thanks

Also FYI on the May 6, 20/20 about the Classroom To Captive: Elizabeth Thomas, Tad Cummins Case.
There's a quick shot of a decent looking Power Wagon in the background
At 29:58 from Black Bear Ranch CA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciyhd7nmZ5U


Tom

[53Crusher]

Quote from Doug

As a follow up, here is a quote from Doug.

Spreading around the PW world quickly. The article has me complaining about modern trucks. I say Detroit wants us to work in a tuxedo.

[53Crusher]

WSJ Article

Here is a link to the actual article.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/help-my-fancy-new-car-wont-stop-beeping-1494427120?emailToken=JRrycvl7YHWUhdwzZsw82VkwK6wZ TuGAQFjGaXbHJQ3HvWaQvuWn2+Aum9yv5GmiSF574d9BtjJuGW GL3zMwBA

[DrPepper]

Great article...!!!

Echo's a lot of my feelings about the "don't worry, technology will take care of it..." attitude that is so prevalent.
Thanks,
DP

[Seyser]

Echo's a lot of my feelings about the "don't worry, technology will take care of it..." attitude that is so prevalent.
Thanks,
DP

I couldn't agree more.

I highly doubt any of todays modern vehicles will survive 50+ years of use like some of the vehicles from the past have been able to do.