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Feb 23, 2004 | 06:09 AM

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dmptrkr

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From: Albany NY

My guess would be the mystery box/pump was a hydraulic control for a snow plow. Setup something like this: http://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gall...35&albumid=828 Probably had a dump box for hauling salt hence the box is gone. You might find a couple holes in the cab floor where the control levers were mounted.

Feb 23, 2004 | 06:17 AM

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Thoth88

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From: Phx/Az

dmptrkr you may be right. There is a PTO on the tranny and a hole in the floor board where it appears there should be a shift lever for the PTO. This may answer many questions I have about my truck's past. Always nice to know what it's life was before.

May 21, 2006 | 05:46 PM

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jbbmw

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From: sw Ohio

59 F-350

I have a '59 F-350 with a long bed, but the rear fenders have a fairly primitive looking flare for the dual wheels. The flare could be home made. I have never seen another like it. jbbmw