Glad too see the thread is still going strong, thanks to everyone for contributing I really appreciate it.

RED460

 

I am new to posting pics....but soon will post my big 57.
I had a 53 and a 56 firetruck...both were very low miles and clean. Shame I cannot locate another to buy. I also had a 56 fseries big job with water derrick.....they were all sold.
Bill

 

Here's a couple pic's of a truck in the area. There's also a 48 COE with pick up bed that hits the shows around here, unfortunately I haven't snapped a good pic of yet. Can't wait for show / cruise weather to return.

 

Nice truck, Bob, is that the look yer going after?

 

Hey Havi~
Haven't run across you here in awhile, hope things are going okay.
Yep, something along those lines, maybe a bit more old style truck, less rod. I've been building one in my head for a few years, then I ran across this at a show. It's about 5 miles from here. I believe he's running a 400 O'mobile and a/t. If you want better quality pics to download to your personal collection let me know. I try to downsize a bit before posting here.

 

Here's my ride to share with y'all as my first post...

1986 F800 429 4v/Allison Auto - PL Custom Rescue Body



Unfortunately, we will probably be replacing her soon.

So who's got cheap tricks up thier sleeves to tuning up this motor????

 

Welcome to the forum Firetrucksaregreen, must say that is the first green fire / rescue truck I've seen!

 

You know guys, I have to say the you have really inspired me! Truly. I am self employed. I cannot think of a cooler way to brand my biz than with a cool azz old school heavy cruiser. I have a small excavation company, skid steer, track hoe. I currently use a dually and a dump trailer. I have been shopping for a dump truck the last few months. I already have the best doner truck for a project, 94 F350, 7.3 IDI Turbo. I need to find an old school hauler and do some retro and an awesome old school paint job. What do you think. I mean it will have to be practical for me to use. But can you imagine a shiny beautiful vintage billboard???? Talk about eye catching. MAN! Thanks so much for the ideas and inspiration fellas. You will be hearing from me again once I get a hold of some old iron somewhere. Any one know where some cool old iron might be located???

John

 

what?
this one?

 

Grew up on a farm. We had a '69 chevy c-50 I believe and it did chevy proud, but I just love these fords and Red 460 - You just made my evening with your proposal thanks to all and a fine night
.

 

LOL, yeah that one! Nice!

 

Welcome to FTE! - cool truck, looks like you keep it in amazing condition!
Check out our 385 series forum for tricks on tuning up the 429:
Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6.1/370, 7.0/429, 7.5/460) - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Best of luck, and again, welcome

 

They just don't produce any trucks quite like these anymore, some of them are just so elegant. My favorite was the Labatt, even though I consider myself an ultra modern person I was impressed by the lovely styling and design.

 

this is a really neat thread! some real nice iron! might as well add mine.

 

danged thumbnails!