Hey, all-

I have run across a guy with a complete running '59 F600 flatbed who bought it for scrap. I started a thread in the early truck sections, hoping it would work for a cross-country tow vehicle, but that seems unlikely given the gearing.

This guy bought it to scrap for the metal, and does not seem interested in advertising it as a running vehicle, but said he'd be OK with selling it as long as he gets as much as he would for scrap value.

It is a good running truck, seemingly with a very recent mechanical restoration- somebody sunk a lot of money into it before it ended up at auction.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...?#post10436916

I have no stake in this sale- I just hate to see this thing needlessly crushed. Please PM me if you (or anyone you know) is interested. My apologies if this thread is not appropriate- Moderators, please let me know!

Thanks,
-Josh

 

shame it isn't newer, I am looking for a front clip for my fathers '68 F50

 

It's not easy to find parts for the big trucks now.

 

i'm going to try to get out there to take another look on Saturday or Sunday, possibly drive around the yard to check transmission, clutch, etc.-

Anybody else interested?

 

Picked it up yesterday. If anybody is interested, let me know- my main goal was saving it from the crusher. Not that mind having another toy for a while, but my wife would like to get her spot in the driveway back. Too many toys...

-Josh

 

Thanks for preserving history !

 

Went to SoCal part shop downtown, picked up the window anti-rattle kit and new driver door glass... I'm SO ready to tear into it, but have to fix the brakes on the daily driver first.

 

that thing looks HUGE!! and that motor looks almost brand spankin new. that truck for how old it is and were it sat is in super great condition. i wouldnt sell it. id have some fun with it and if u have the money/parts you probobly fabricate a bed to replace the flat bed. that things looks awsome man, youll be the biggest thing on the road. im at a loss of words this things is so awsome

 

Well.... Daily driver brakes fixed. Got my insurance and plates all set. My Dad is gonna come over and help me run through the "pre-flight" check, and I'll road test 'er on Saturday if everything looks good. Keeping my fingers crossed.

-Josh

 

well we found a front clip for my fathers truck today. 1970 F600 the clip is still on a truck so it will get scrapped out. good transmission for the roadsider, replacement engine for the dump truck and replacement axle for my fathers '57 chevy bus. just need to sell the flat bed and the frame goes to scrap.

 

If you are scrapping it, I might be interested in a couple of rims for spares if they match mine. Also looking for sideview mirrors, both sides.

 

it is running on 9.00 X20 split rims
mirrors and doors will go on the dump truck might just leave fenders attached to cab and swap it all.