I was watching that sucker on eBay, but didn't want to ship it all the way to Michigan. But now I see we're from the same state so let me know when you get bored with it Great truck!
awesome truck i scored a 31 just like it a few weeks ago runs and drives. i have about the same plans as you with it. i love it. enjoy it.
I am going to try and repair the fender before I find a new one but you're right, she got banged up a bit there. It should be here Monday so I will take some better pics.
Great start! I like your idea of hopping up the banger and adding the '35 wire wheels with big and littles.
That's a nifty little truck. If that truck had been around this area it would probably have a riveted on patch next to the somewhat hammered out dent.
No way Randy, you would not fit at all! LoL. I talked with the owner and he said the first owner put it in a ditch when he was coming back from the bar one night and banged up the fender. It has been in the previous owners hands since the mid - 50's so I guess I will be the third owner. Anybody got any good firestones that they want to part with?
Sweet ride ! That cab is skinny, so you must be shaped like ??? Gumby poster boy, Mr Spaghetti, that super hero stretchy guy (forgot his name) ????
LOL! No, not really. I am 5'10", 180 pounds. I fit in my coupe ok so I hope I should fit in the truck. It is nice sometimes not being extremely tall, it helps me fit in these damn old cars!
Just got word from the driver that they are stuck in Wyoming because of high winds and icy conditions. He said he was making great time but now it looks like it will be here Tuesday. He said alot of tractor trailers have flipped but he told me not to worry because the truck is on a drop deck and the winds don't harm them much. I'll keep you posted
Well, she's here!!! I am very happy with the truck, it does have it's dented up fenders but I am just going to hamer and dolly everything the best I can and call it good. First rule of business is to get her running, and safe to drive. I am so amazed at how fast it was to find the plant code, looks like it was stamped yesterday! Another funny thing, the plates on the truck are from 1977, the year before I was born. Also found regisration papers in the cab dating back to 1964. 82 years in California, now in good old Michigan.
Congrats!! She looks very nice. Now that you've got a well rounded collection of A's don't be stealing any more from the west coast!!!! I still need to find mine lmao
Lol! I have to, there are no more left here in Michigan, especially not in this shape. You guys have all the good stuff!
Love them trucks, Been looking to find one for a while, good to know some nice ones are still out there, and your not kidding about our choices here in Michigan.
My wife took this pic when it was pulling up, she thought it was hilarious showing how small it is compared to the Volvo tractor.
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