I was driving through some back roads in Southern Illinois and came across a bone yard that had so many old vehicles in it I decided to stop. With a guide I made my way to the old Fords and saw an F5 with stake bed that looked original. While it was rusty it was in rather good shape so they offered me $150 off the truck and on the trailer so we had a deal. Here are few pictures:











Ford Script on the back beam





This plate actually helped keep the beams from rusting

 

Great score. Seems in good shape. Would you be willing to share the name and location of the yard? Stu

 

Sure, Markman in Albion, IL. The only thing is that I think these vehicles have been sitting out there for 40 years, plus. Not many useable big parts, Perhaps small ones. The stainless steel door handles really stick out when the sheet metal is about to go to powder.

 

Very nice find! Looks like a good one too. I drive over 800 miles each week in my job and still haven't found an old truck bed worth bringing home. Congrats to you.