"Oddballs" pics
Laughing Gas
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Ok, here's a somewhat odd truck. The chassis appears to be a 48-50, but the grill looks like it's from a later parcel delivery:
1949 FORD Short Bus **VERY RARE** Trade?
1949 FORD Short Bus **VERY RARE** Trade?
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I'll have the Roast Duck
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From: Northshore, MN
Posted this on the '47 and earlier forum. Looking for more info on these types. Looks similar to the red/white one in Bob's neck of the woods. (Proctor-Keefe co.)
Roast em' if you got 'em
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Bobby
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Like Packard & Studebaker, the loss of Hudson was very sad for American industry.
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Ok, here's a somewhat odd truck. The chassis appears to be a 48-50, but the grill looks like it's from a later parcel delivery:
1949 FORD Short Bus **VERY RARE** Trade?
1949 FORD Short Bus **VERY RARE** Trade?
John
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Roast em' if you got 'em
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From: Rio Rancho, NM
1946 Hudson Pick-Up Sales Brochure
Like Packard & Studebaker, the loss of Hudson was very sad for American industry.
Like Packard & Studebaker, the loss of Hudson was very sad for American industry.
Great brochure!! Thanks
Bobby
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I spotted that 53 F3 three door extended cab north of Stark KS. When I came to this site to find some info, I found the exact same truck. It's currently used as a sign holder for the local cafe. It looks in decent shape.
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Oh man, this one sitting holding a stinking sign for a greasy spoon? It deserves better! I'll be in Kansas in a week or so, and just might have to take a short detour down to Stark to check it out. Maybe leave my name and number if they decide something else could do just as good a job holding that sign. Stu
Marmon-Herrington Man
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Gotta think others have tried to buy it. Assuming it was the cafe owner that bought it at auction, he/she paid over $4000 for it IIRC. Considering its rarity that's pretty reasonable, but then too it was an auction out in the middle of Kansas and there might have only been a couple serious bidders. I'll know more in a week or so. Stu
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
I did some on line detective work and found the place that has the truck. Murphy's Mercantile & Cafe. I emailed the owner, she confirmed the truck is holding up her sign and she said the truck is for sale. If anyone wants to step forward and give it a good home I'll forward the person's name and phone number.