Commemorating 70 Years of Pianos on Sale

Posted on May 16, 2012 in HPC Restores 1942 Ford Truck, News & Events, Piano Blog | 2 comments

We are soon celebrating 70 years of pianos in Houston, 1943-2013

Several years ago I was searching for a way to emphasize the long and rich legacy of Houston Piano Company in our promotional efforts. I considered the historic aspects of our facility–the Houston Heights location, the colorful group of lessees sharing our buildings, the close connection to the arts, metal sculptures, acting school, Women in film and Television (a national organization), Photographic Design Lab Studios, etc.–but I wanted something that just focused on our service to the piano lovers of Houston.

As I am a long term lover of Ford trucks and have owned them for many years, I began my search for a 1943 (as we were originally founded in 1943) to restore and feature on our web site and all our other promotional efforts. I was surprised to hear that there were no 1943 models due to the war, but there were a very few 1942 Ford pickup truck models manufactured. Finding one suitable for our needs would be a challenge.

See images from a year and a half ago of the truck we restored and follow the progress from start to finish!

My internet search concluded with our current specimen, rusting away in a farmer’s field in Kansas. It was taken to Indianapolis, Indiana for a year and a half for restoration work. Now it has been welcomed into the Houston Piano Company family that seems to grow each year. It will be visible in car shows, parades as well as (more…)

Still Truckin’ Along, and So Close!

Posted on Nov 10, 2011 in HPC Restores 1942 Ford Truck, Image Gallery, Piano Blog | 0 comments

Because we feel bad it has been a number of months since our last update on the progress of Houston Piano Co.’s restoration project of a 1942 Ford Pickup Truck, we thought it best to include a whole bunch of great photos of the truck as it nears completion!

Let us know what you think in the comments down below. We can’t wait to see this thing around the store.

Click the thumbnails to enlarge the pictures below (more…)