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#2656
01-30-2016, 08:11 PM
I don't know about making a rat rod yet, it does have patina... the body is pretty nice, just surface rust and the top of the cab has a lot of dents. Old farm truck hauled a lot of square bales and they probably stood on the roof to stack them...
I also have a bunch of old tractors and engines so it may end up being a parade truck to haul a tractor or two on the back...
I also have a bunch of old tractors and engines so it may end up being a parade truck to haul a tractor or two on the back...
Does it have a dump bed? I see the two ***** under the dash.
And welcome to FTE!
It is great the way it is now! Beautiful!
#2657
01-30-2016, 08:26 PM
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Yes, a full PTO drive hydraulic dump! Wood floor is in sad shape, but the sides are good and I have the tailgates and extensions... along with the livestock racks too!
I'm glad I jumped into this thread to get some ideas and inspiration... if I have any funds left after "finishing" my 74 I will have some kind of plan for the '51.
I'm glad I jumped into this thread to get some ideas and inspiration... if I have any funds left after "finishing" my 74 I will have some kind of plan for the '51.
#2658
01-30-2016, 09:00 PM
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#2659
01-30-2016, 09:15 PM
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My grandpa bought the truck in the late 50's or early 60's so it has sentimental value for me - it has always been here! So keeping it close to stock sounds like a good idea.
#2660
01-30-2016, 11:15 PM
I am south of Dickinson about 40 miles, just on the edge of the oil boom (now not so booming).
My grandpa bought the truck in the late 50's or early 60's so it has sentimental value for me - it has always been here! So keeping it close to stock sounds like a good idea.
My grandpa bought the truck in the late 50's or early 60's so it has sentimental value for me - it has always been here! So keeping it close to stock sounds like a good idea.
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01-31-2016, 09:22 AM
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#2663
01-31-2016, 12:06 PM
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Does anyone know if that hood ornament and SS strip were a factory or dealer installed option? I really like it.
I use the center line of the hood to line up my truck when I'm pulling into the garage. That would make it more like gun sights.
Oh, and if you haven't already, please start a new thread about your truck. I see this is the "Let's see you truck right now" thread and we've taken it a little off topic.
I use the center line of the hood to line up my truck when I'm pulling into the garage. That would make it more like gun sights.
Oh, and if you haven't already, please start a new thread about your truck. I see this is the "Let's see you truck right now" thread and we've taken it a little off topic.
#2664
01-31-2016, 02:26 PM
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#2665
01-31-2016, 02:42 PM
Laughing Gas
#2666
01-31-2016, 02:50 PM
Laughing Gas
#2667
01-31-2016, 02:53 PM
Laughing Gas
#2668
02-02-2016, 05:48 PM
Vintage air and heated seats that i upholstered myself
#2669
02-02-2016, 05:53 PM
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Tuna foot,
Is Steve at industrial chassis building your truck? That looks like his shop
Is Steve at industrial chassis building your truck? That looks like his shop
