As I'm known for wearing plaid, (it's a Scandinavian thing), This truck is only fitting. I've got the tape....

 

That is cool. Rusty, I can remember those days. I started driving about then.

Gil

 

Bobby - Especially given the materials and tools of the time. It ain't like American Chopper's Painter is gonna lay down a sweet pattern

 

A collection like that would be cool. I would really like to have one of each body style change. That is my goal.

 

I'M Scottish and that would be cool to have my tarten on my trucks!!! Cool photo!! Bill

 

Walford -

My best friend was born in Scotland and we have fun poking at each other's heritage. I copied the photo and sent it to him just now telling him I settled on a Paint Scheme for my '49.

 

mallethead sleeps on a red blanket like that . irregardless of the year of truck i wanna crawl in that pic and go shopping . now whats the difference 'tween the 8rt and 8eq ? curious may have to upgrade both the 8ba and 8rt ya know .

 

eq is the 317 big Truck V8 (Lincoln)

 

imlowr2, thats to much info!!!!!!

 

That is neat....

 

The people who were selling all the N.O.S. sheetmetal were out of Little Dearborn Parts in Minneapolis .Spoke to them on the phone and the info about the parts was revealed .Have an invoice from them dated Feb.6 , 1973 for sheetmetal prices .Stamp on envelope 8 cents .Front fenders $65.00 , Fenders ext. $25.00 , rear fenders $55.00 .Sure wish I had purchased some of them . Thought you all would find this interesting .

 

Bobby,

How about this:

 

Photoshop Ninjas........

 

Wow, looks like someone brought a trade-in on a real Ford! Won't get much for it, though, even if it does have custom paint...

R