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I was not in a position to stop and inspect it, today, but if anyone is remotely interested in what looked like a Monkey Face tow truck, (F-6?), that needs a complete rebuild, I'd be happy to go back and check it out.
The truck in located in South Central Delaware, in a field along side a back road. I did see a for sale sign as I went by but wasn't able to stop or go back. However, I have to be in the area again for the next week or so.
If you might be interested, post up and I'll get whatever you think you need.
The truck in located in South Central Delaware, in a field along side a back road. I did see a for sale sign as I went by but wasn't able to stop or go back. However, I have to be in the area again for the next week or so.
If you might be interested, post up and I'll get whatever you think you need.
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Yeah, I figured I would go back and get some pics, regardless if there was interest or not. It's not my kind of truck nor in my budget. But, for some, it is probably the dream they have been searching for.
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Turns out the girl started life as a Fire Truck. It appears to be very intact, however, the beautiful array of weeds growing in the bed would suggest there is probably a large pile of dirt and a huge potential for cancer in that area. I did take a couple more pics but these should give an idea of overall condition. Interior looks to be in similar condition. I tried to get a pic through one of the windows but there was a wasp very interested in my being there.
The number of the card is 302 855 9355
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An F-7 fire truck probably weighs well in excess of 10,000 pounds. It would be difficult for the average person to move it, let alone restore it. It might make for better yard art, right where it is.
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It's been there for a couple days. Well, a couple of very, very, very long days. My guess would be, based upon the depth to which the tires have sank, about 5 years. Maybe more.
That said, maybe I should stop by and suggest they remove the weeds and buy some knockout, low maintenance roses, for the bed area.
That said, maybe I should stop by and suggest they remove the weeds and buy some knockout, low maintenance roses, for the bed area.
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It might be worth while if it's cheap enough. Once you part out a low mileage fire engine, you don't want to mess with anything else. They are always in much better condition than your average farm truck. This one has been out in the weather for a long time, so it could have rotted floors and cab corners. The fenders have holes, but the hood doesn't, so the cab and doors might still be good. I would have to see the inside of the cab, and under the hood, before I could decide if it was worth pursuing. I sure would hate to see it just get scrapped without somebody harvesting all the good parts off of it first.
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I agree Chuck. I think there is a lot of good truck left there. But, look at the sticker on the back. This old lady served as a well drilling rig or something similar after fire duty. Still, it could be reasonable low mileage. I doubt anyone drove her on a daily or casual basis.
From what I could see of the interior, it didn't look bad. I did try to get a shot through the window. The gauge cluster and everything appeared to be intact.
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