"Oddballs" pics
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1956 F250 telephone or electric co truck
Yes everything is stock almost identical to an f100 . Tank is behind the seat. I think the front fenders are fatter for the large tires may have seen somewhere they are 17. something in rims any specs . Let me know
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The oddball king winner, right here...(it's amazing the things you find when looking for something else
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And some of the modified vehicles that made it to the pages of Ford Times weren’t even built by an individual for individualistic purposes, as we see from the November 1954 issue.
)And some of the modified vehicles that made it to the pages of Ford Times weren’t even built by an individual for individualistic purposes, as we see from the November 1954 issue.
One of the many places Ford industrial engines are doing a man-sized job is, believe it or not, on the railroads. Shown above is an inspection car for executives’ use, built by the Kalamazoo Manufacturing Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan, powered by the Rouge 239 cubic inch V-8 engine. This unit uses a standard three speed and reverse Ford transmission, coupled to a special reverse transmission to provide for equal speed forward or backward. The final drive is by triple roller chain from either side of the reverse transmission to the rear axle. The car uses standard Ford ignition and lighting around. The operator’s seat is forward with two passenger seats alongside. Behind these are four seats facing forward and four facing to the rear, providing a total seating space for ten inspectors in addition to the driver, plus a baggage trunk at the rear.
Ford Times at Hemmings Blog: Classic and collectible cars and parts
Ford Times at Hemmings Blog: Classic and collectible cars and parts
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I dunno... I think that high-rise car hauler Bob posted on the first page of this thread is still neck-and-neck with the trolley.
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Holy cow, Dick!! Where'd you find these pics? You just sent me to the barn to see if it's my truck. It's not. Mine's never had roof lights. Mark Mossell (the chassisman), in doing his registry, has talked to an old Siebert worker and says he thinks M-H only did seven Rangers in 1951. These pics are great. Thanks. Stu
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Are you talking about the guys working on this truck
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That fuel tank speaks volumns on the extended extended cab.
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The license plate is New Mexico, circa 1954. FYI. If there was only 7 of those made, perhaps this info will help trace the history of one of them.
Last edited by 52 Merc; Sep 6, 2011 at 09:50 PM. Reason: plate year correction, based on number font
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Hey Stu, thanks for the M-H pictures.
I found a side view of that '52 1/2 ton extended cab you posted above:
From the Hemmings Forum: extended-cab pickup from 1952? at Hemmings Blog: Classic and collectible cars and parts
Looks to me like they just sectioned out the front of the bed and cut into the rear fenders to make room for the cab extension for both of the 1/2 tons. I'm guessing they did a similar operation on the 3/4 ton, but as they didn't have to cut quite as far back, they were able to leave the fenders intact. I do wonder how many different "they's" there were doing these conversions though...
I found a side view of that '52 1/2 ton extended cab you posted above:
From the Hemmings Forum: extended-cab pickup from 1952? at Hemmings Blog: Classic and collectible cars and parts
Looks to me like they just sectioned out the front of the bed and cut into the rear fenders to make room for the cab extension for both of the 1/2 tons. I'm guessing they did a similar operation on the 3/4 ton, but as they didn't have to cut quite as far back, they were able to leave the fenders intact. I do wonder how many different "they's" there were doing these conversions though...