Yeah, it seems that this truck's mission in life was its saving grace. As far as I know, it hasnīt left the county since the 60's when the trucks were brought from 'down south'. It has been behind the barn and has never seen road salt, and probably hasn't driven in rain in as long either, because the only days you can go get hay are sunny.
Weīll put some TLC to her soon, freshen her up and all. Nothing drastic anytime in the near future.
i'll see what i can do bout getting the back seat pics to billy tomm
why would you ever want to leave maine masterqi? you must know this is the way life ought to be... everything happens a few years later than the rest of the country.. evidently that includes a good truck like mine.. as long as its kept away from winter roads and washed every now and again
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If someone can give me a good reason, I will see about changing my mind.
I have a 1965 F-350 Crew Cab that was transformed into a dual-wheel dualie in 1969 to become a super custom hay-hauler for a local farm. With the flat bed and the roof rack, it was great for getting all the hay in one load.
I donīt know if it ever saw much labor. The barn and car cover were built especially for the truck with a full load, but the brakes were never built to handle the weight on them back hills around here.
Anyways, she has sat for the better part of 12 years, still starts and runs, and Iīve kept her to decide upon a restoration or customization project. However, tomorrow I have decided to sell the flatbed and roofrack for steel for $800. The truck will still be in tact, but the great work done in ī69 will be lost forever.
If anyone can talk me out of it, let me know what itīs worth. Also, let me know what is the best route once the steel is gone to restore or custom.
Thanks,
Bill
Ya thats it! I never knew they made such a ford. its about the neatest one i've even seen and the one he saw was for sale to thanks every one for your help.. well i'm gonna mosey back to the 70s side of the forums thank you all again.
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Ya thats it! I never knew they made such a ford. its about the neatest one i've even seen and the one he saw was for sale to thanks every one for your help.. well i'm gonna mosey back to the 70s side of the forums thank you all again.
the rack came off this morning and i started to give the truck a bath.. that awful clear coat is washing off makeing it look much healthier but that takes time and i've got other equiptment to be working on.. bill will post some more pics.. back seat pics and seat up with the gas tank showing as well
laterzz
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63 F100 Uni Custom under construction 4" off the pavement and built to drive DOHC, EOD.
69 F250 Crew Hiboy 360 435. Driver.
05 Escape XLT
I dunno about all that...
This is more of a possibility at this point...
Photochopped in MS Paint...please excuse the mess. (My laptop with Photoshop got stolen here in South America during this missions trip.)
Well JMO but id there is one thing I cant stand it's making a ghetto wagon out of a piece of Henry's finest. Sorry if this pisses anyone off but it's just my opinion and nothing more. I'm a firm believer that these trucks were made to do the world justice "as a truck" until their dying day. And hopefully thats one we wont live to see. OFF MY SOAP BOX!
Well JMO but id there is one thing I cant stand it's making a ghetto wagon out of a piece of Henry's finest. Sorry if this pisses anyone off but it's just my opinion and nothing more. I'm a firm believer that these trucks were made to do the world justice "as a truck" until their dying day. And hopefully thats one we wont live to see. OFF MY SOAP BOX!
Lol, I hear ya. I knew I'd ruffle some feathers posting that pic. Mom's not too happy with that thought either, and she'll probably be on here in a min to chew me out...
Its a matter of purpose at this point. No more animals on the farm means less work for that big ol' truck. Probably won't see this kind of modification for years to come. Most likely just some new tires, clean paint, a bed, and a motor rebuild. Weīll see.
as rare as crews are...and then factor in a crew that needs what appears to be nil for major work when compared to most Ive seen...I wouldnt change a thing...you wanna win some shows...keep it stock, paint as original and collect trophies...it would be by far the most unique Ford thats for sure...
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thanks every one for your help.. well i'm gonna mosey back to the 70s side of the forums thank you all again.
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