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Old 08-22-2011, 11:44 PM
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1957 farm truck in Central IL.

I'm helping fellow board member, Rojak, who is having a 'puter problems, who is trying to help find a new home for a local truck he found near his home. Not his but you can PM him for more information:





 
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Old 08-23-2011, 08:43 AM
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Thanks for posting the pics Bob. This is a really nice 57 that needs a new home. If I didn't have a couple of other projects going I'd have bought it. Owner mentioned a price he'd been given to "junk it". Can I post that price here? I think it's reasonable. Way too nice to junk and I'll chain myself to it before I let that happen.

Here's what I know & correct me if I'm giving out wrong info:

Starts, runs & drives. Good to go. 13-1/2 foot grain box w/removable sides so it could be a flatbed. Cab has some rust but cab interior is very nice and seat has been re-done. Tires seem good but it is on the widowmaker rims (thanks Stu for the expert wheel analysis). I'm assuming it's the 272 or 292 engine. Let me know if you can tell from the pic.

PM me if interested and I'll put you in touch with the owner. This is a nice one! Don't miss out!

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If it were closer
If I had the money
If I had room
If I knew my wife wouldn't divorce me
Those are all big "Ifs", I'd jump on this one, I've always liked the look of the '57 the price I think is very good.
 
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Old 08-23-2011, 12:01 PM
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Way too nice to junk and I'll chain myself to it before I let that happen.
Good for you - I can't believe someone would even consider junking that truck.
 
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Old 08-23-2011, 12:24 PM
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Forgot to add that it has a working dump bed.

The owner seems like a good guy and I'm hoping he's not seriously considering junking the truck. He was told how much he could get if he did so hopefully that's what it can be bought for. As we all know there's much less interest in the bigger trucks.

We've got a couple of Ford tractors and I think this truck would be a great hauler for one of those.

Amen to your "If's" Brother Bob!
 
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If it was closer.............it would be one of those trucks that must die for others to live!
 
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If that was sitting in my back yard I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
 
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Old 08-23-2011, 09:54 PM
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I'm really trying to resist the urge to go look at it again and maybe drive it because you know what will happen! The darn truck will follow me home. Hello my name is Rob and I'm a Ford truck addict.
 
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hmmm bob and rojak how far is it from me ????? you guys are gonna get me in trouble .......... think i got the bird sold , still trying to convince her of that jag i been eyeballin' , and two i seemingly have no dain time for ( the 53 and 52 ) . oh and this still rusting away and no idea what too do with it . she don't know 'bout it !!!!!!!!!!Name:  !cid__1011001758b.jpg
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Size:  24.0 KB so i need something to occupy another space in the driveway ya know ........... can't talk the guy with the 58 flatbed into selling and it's starting too rust and go to hades due to inactivity . gonna restoreit someday ya know ................... RIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old 08-24-2011, 08:10 AM
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Kevin - PM me on the Mustang. Looks alot like my first car.

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IF i could drive the dang thing... id be all over it... i dont think im too far away

why do all the vehicles i want have to be maual?
 
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Never too late to learn manual 95stepside! I drive Model T's once in awhile and if I can do that you can drive manual. I learned to drive manual in a VW Beetle long before I was 16.

Two FTE members PM'd me on the truck but I haven't been told it's sold yet. I'm driving by it every day now which is killing me!
 
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Never too late to learn manual 95stepside! I drive Model T's once in awhile and if I can do that you can drive manual. I learned to drive manual in a VW Beetle long before I was 16.

Two FTE members PM'd me on the truck but I haven't been told it's sold yet. I'm driving by it every day now which is killing me!
it aint that i dont know how to drive a manual, its the fact that i physically cant... im in a wheelchair so im kinda effed on driving a manual trans anymore
 
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Old 08-26-2011, 12:44 PM
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Understood John. Cool Flareside by the way!

Rob
 
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