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Old Apr 24, 2021 | 06:14 PM
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Where's the "Fridge Spotting" Thread?

Or whatever it might be called for the '57 to '60 trucks. Didn't even know the "fridge" moniker until just today. Is that correct? Was not even aware of the "Dentside" and "Bumpside" nicknames until joining the forum.
Anyway, I read the most recent 10 pages of threads, then searched the nearest 15 pages using some different search terms, with no luck.
So maybe it does not exist? Or more likely I'm just not looking for the correct title.

Anyway, just wanted a place to show my neighbor's '59 Utility/Ladder truck.



He's been slowly fiddling it back to something more resembling it's heyday, but has already made himself very useful around town with trimming trees, rescuing cats, and general roof maintenance.

If someone has a link to a general picture thread (that I was too blind to find on my own) by all means post it and I'll have a mod transfer this over there.
Thanks!

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Old Apr 24, 2021 | 08:54 PM
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I think you just started it.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 04:59 PM
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this is a good start. i like the look of that truck.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 05:42 PM
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I think it's a great addition to the neighborhood myself. I know not all the "new" neighbors appreciate vintage iron in front, but some of us still think anything like this is cool.
I'll get a shot from the front too, but I think the business end is what makes it so interesting.

now let's see some more. Can be on your street, in a TV commercial or movie, or just passing you by on the freeway on a trailer. Wherever you see 'em, post 'em.

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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 07:54 PM
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My wife spotted this one and thought it was me going for a test drive 😂. Huntington Beach Ca. The one driving she spotted. The parked one is mine

 
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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 09:15 PM
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Like your truck better.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2021 | 10:27 AM
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Saw this yesterday Had to snap these pics on the fly

 
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Old Apr 30, 2021 | 01:01 PM
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Now that's patina. Tough looking '59.
 
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Looks like it should be a 4x4 the way it is beefed up!
 
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Old May 26, 2021 | 10:56 AM
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I saw a 1959 LWB yesterday on the highway but had no time to snap a pic
It was rusty patina. Nice to see these trucks on the road.
 
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While out for my morning walk, spotted this water truck.




 
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Old May 26, 2021 | 03:14 PM
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Looks like a custom build.
 
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Old May 26, 2021 | 06:00 PM
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Somewhere there are a lot of good parts! lol Nice seat cover!!
 
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Somewhere there are a lot of good parts! lol Nice seat cover!!
Driver has a change of clothes in case he gets wet.
 
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Old May 26, 2021 | 09:00 PM
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Woa! That is a very modified Fridge. I bet it works better than it looks...
 
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