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Old 06-07-2008, 11:00 AM
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For those who like the "big" stuff

Greetings everyone,
I've been away from FTE for quite some time. It's been a real crazy past 2 years, but things are finally getting back to normal. I've really missed this place, and all of you. Once in a while I got a chance to log in and read a little, but haven't had time to post. I hope that everyone is doing well.

For those that appreciate the big trucks..............
My dad just finished restoring his 1960 F-100 single axle tractor. it was a complete ground up resto. I created a gallery and put up some pics.

1960 Ford F550+ 4x2 - My Dad's 1960 F-1000

He just got back from a show out in Kansas, and the truck was a real hit. It will be at the show in Macungie PA from June 12-14.

I hope to be around here more often now.
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Old 06-07-2008, 11:05 AM
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That is a nice looking truck and of course welcome back
 
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Old 06-07-2008, 11:06 AM
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What a nice truck!!! Congrats to your Dad on a fine restoration.
 
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Old 06-07-2008, 11:26 AM
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That is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!



how many gallons to the mile?



Nothing like a BIG TRUCK!!!!

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Old 06-07-2008, 12:11 PM
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That really is a nice truck! Do you have a better pic of the dash? It looks really nice from what I could see.

Was the 534 V8 in a whole separate line of engines, or a massively punched out FE? I shudder to think what mileage he gets!
 
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Old 06-07-2008, 01:15 PM
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geez that thing is cool ! i couldnt put enough smiley's on here to let ya know how much i like it !!!
 
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Old 06-07-2008, 01:53 PM
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Kenny
WOW Dude nice to hear from you, every time someone mentions a Fridge I think of you.

That Truck is Drop Dead Cool, I'd park that in my front yard for every one to see.
 
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Old 06-07-2008, 01:54 PM
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Super nice.. yes, more pics of the inside.. !!

Nice to see the big stuff too!..

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Old 06-07-2008, 02:00 PM
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That thing is sweet!!!!
 
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Old 06-07-2008, 05:58 PM
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Kenny!

Great to hear from you. Hope you're healthy now!

That's a beautiful looking truck. Looks tough as heck too.

Later
 
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Old 06-08-2008, 02:33 PM
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Thank you for the warm welcome back.

Dad is very proud! The truck is going to be in a 2011 calendar, and is supposed to be featured on the cover of "Wheels of time" magazine in some future issue.

I promise to take some more interior shots next weekend at the truck show in PA., and I'll add them to the gallery. I'll be up there on Saturday.

The truck runs as smooth as she looks. The 534 gets between 3-5 MPG.

Ford's 534 was part of a new line of heavy duty truck engines for 1958. There were 3 displacements....the 401, 477, and 534. They stayed in production through the 1981 model year.

 
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Old 06-08-2008, 03:41 PM
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kenny, that is BEAUTIFUL!!!! you aren't that far from me (orange cnty ny) i would like to stop in and check out the (joint) some time, if that's ok?
 
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Old 06-08-2008, 03:59 PM
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Welcome back Kenny, great to have you back, it`s been way too long.
Sweet truck, your dad has every right to be so very proud of it!
 
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Old 06-09-2008, 11:16 AM
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Wow!!! What a stunner!!

Thanks for the pics

Bobby
 
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Old 06-09-2008, 06:18 PM
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wow, very nice truck.........
good luck finding the hood emblems.
 



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