It
all began…
In
1980 when Lin Johnson,
owner of Lin’s Propane, decided that he wanted a 500
gallon truck. He shopped around but couldn’t find
anyone that would stop laughing long enough to take him
seriously. Determined that he would have his 500 gallon
truck he resorted to his own devices. He commissioned his
friend Norman to assist him with the (undertaking) project.
Norman would work all day on the truck and Lin would come
after he put his business to bed to problem solve and design.
This was quite a process as Lin was not content with just
satisfactory – a premise that still rings true with
a Lin’s built truck. Now, if I was to tell you how
humble our beginnings are you will probably chuckle as the
first Lin’s truck was fabricated in nothing more than
a cow barn. Lin loved that 500 gallon truck and he still
has it today as a reminder of where and why it all started.
In and around 1983 the second Lin’s truck was born.
It was a remount for Star Gas.
Now, Lin and his friend Norman had tinkered a bit but it was
time for retirement or at least that is what they thought.
You see, Lin sold his retail business in 1985 and when he
got home that evening his wife looked at him and said, “Now
what are you going to do – you aren’t going to
hang around here all day.”
Feeling a bit dejected, Lin went where all men would go –
to see his good friend, Norman, and as if Norman’s words
were scripted he looked over at Lin and said, “Lin,
what are you going to do with Lin’s (the former property
of his retail business). You see by this time Norman is a
bit tired of working out in his cow barn and a heated garage
looked mighty nice. So, the conversation went on and Norman
said, “we’ll build a good one (truck). Not many
people will want it. Lin replied, “Yep, that sounds
good. That’ll keep you and I out of trouble.”
Well, Lin went and got overzealous and got them too much work
– there went their retirement and Lin’s Propane
Trucks was born.
Now, if you wonder how we got from there to where we are today
you need to throw in a lot of years of experience and a man
who would only allow his name to go on the finest product.
Today the business is run by Lin’s son, Andy –
who like his dad will only accept the best. Andy learned the
business from the bottom up and strives through education
and innovation to make the best propane truck in the industry.
We hope you’ve enjoyed a glimpse into the history
of our company and we would love to hear your story. So
give us a call or stop by anytime you’re in the area.
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