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4tl8ford · 2010-07-29 03:26:32

1951 Mercury M-3 wrecker working, circa 1957. https://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5205078861_2fcff5a461_z.jpg

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Jan 2, 2011 | 12:35 AM

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52 Merc

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1951 Mercury M-3 wrecker working, circa 1957.

Jan 2, 2011 | 12:03 PM

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ewalt98

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An F5 tow truck at the local Ford dealer. Still has the original printing on the doors, but I don't think it has been used for a while....

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Jan 2, 2011 | 03:08 PM

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jvmcc

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Great photos!!!!

Jan 2, 2011 | 06:52 PM

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51PanelMan

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Jan 3, 2011 | 07:15 PM

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havi

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Hard to tell the make and model, but it's old. And the sign painting was done by my friend's grandfather back in the day.

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Jan 3, 2011 | 10:02 PM

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52 Merc

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Originally Posted by havi

Hard to tell the make and model, but it's old. And the sign painting was done by my friend's grandfather back in the day.

I believe it to be a 1939/40 Chevrolet COE. But since it has a cool history, we'll accept it.

I'm always impressed with the craftsmanship found back then. I can't imagine what the cost would be for someone to hand paint and letter all that. Today, it'd just be a giant decal.

Jan 3, 2011 | 10:30 PM

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51PanelMan

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I believe it to be a 1939/40 Chevrolet COE. But since it has a cool history, we'll accept it.

I'm always impressed with the craftsmanship found back then. I can't imagine what the cost would be for someone to hand paint and letter all that. Today, it'd just be a giant decal.

It would be a wrap! The company I work for has gone through a re-branding and decided to wrap all of the fleet vehicles in an awful shade of purple with the company's name on the sides. It looks hideous!!!

Recently, I was at a tow yard looking at a total loss when I came upon a guy who was lettering and pinstriping by hand a new tow truck. He did some awesome work. I took his business card in case I ever decide to get my 52 lettered. Talent and skill like his are hard to find.

Jan 5, 2011 | 09:44 AM

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Justin16

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Feb 14, 2011 | 11:37 AM

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Alcaeus

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Pulled a couple stumps with mine this weekend!

Lord I love this truck

Feb 14, 2011 | 12:25 PM

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jake08

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Kinda get under your skin don't they?

Feb 14, 2011 | 03:48 PM

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Alcaeus

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They Shore Do!

I'm never prouder then when using it as a work truck 55 years after birth.

Feb 15, 2011 | 06:01 AM

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Harrier

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They Shore Do!

I'm never prouder then when using it as a work truck 55 years after birth.

You are the Man! I love seeing these beauties working at this age. I can't wait until I can do something like that. Shoot, I can't wait until it is drivable.

Feb 24, 2011 | 03:23 AM

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iwanaflattie

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Has anybody posted this video?

YouTube - idiot truck driver

Feb 24, 2011 | 05:08 AM

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ewalt98

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Ouch, did he forget to unlock the gate or did the load dry in the bed and immobilize?

Feb 24, 2011 | 06:05 AM

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iwanaflattie

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Originally Posted by ewalt98

Ouch, did he forget to unlock the gate or did the load dry in the bed and immobilize?

could be one of those or both...amazing that the truck still runs after so long.also there is mister fordguysomething in the comments telling people that the truck is a 1956 f800??
i hope he is not in fte or im in trouble

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