Willowbilly3
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Going to look at this tomorrow. It's supposed to be pretty nice. No engine or tranny. Been wanting a 57-58 for a long time, this is a 59 so I might have to find a ribbed hood.
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Getting the loader in the back too?!?!?! Could be useful to have!
Nice score on the truck too
Nice score on the truck too
tmgant
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Eric, have him send some pics, I'm looking for one 57-60. thanks Tobby
Willowbilly3
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They are considered the orphan years and haven't been real popular. Even with rust issues in the footwells and cab supports, they are still the best 50s cab anyone made. Even the sorriest rusted out junkyard hulk still has doors that close nicer than any 55-59 Chevy or Dodge did when they were new.
21, I would also like to see pictures but doubt I would go that far unless it was a decent big window with a title.
21, I would also like to see pictures but doubt I would go that far unless it was a decent big window with a title.
MercuryMac
Builder Junky!
I've been a fan of those 'orphan years' trucks ever since Dad bought a '60 Mercury, [even the same colour as yours] in 1964. Yours looks like it's in very nice shape, so grab it. And then show us some more pictures, please.
Willowbilly3
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Well, I got it home and it's just after dark so pictures will have to wait. Rust was typical as expected. The front fenders and lower rear bed were repaired when it was painted maybe 20 some years back. Also has rust in the cab substructure towards the front. Interior is nice, all original knobs with original radio. Steering wheel has lots of big cracks and no horn ring. Now for the bad part, the last engine was a small block chevy. And even scarier is that I have a good 283 and am considering the easy cheesy route since the driveshaft is right and it has pretty new looking exhaust. Then I would have to flip it, I just don't think I could keep a Ford around with a cheby engine in it.
Hahaha! Now that's just funny
MercuryMac
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Willow, here's a different reaction from jfg's hahahaha one. Mine was no,no,no,no.
What about putting a nice 292 Y-block in there or maybe a 351.
What about putting a nice 292 Y-block in there or maybe a 351.
Willowbilly3
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Well I have a 302 in a 71 Motor home. But then I'd have to rip all the chevy mountings out and get refab new stuff. I'm thinking easy and it would be a home for that 283.
Todd
He's just one of them Rusty-Chainers!
Cover the orange with Ford blue and most won't look twice.
soltz
The Rat Captain
Not sure about that, at 8 my daughter knew which end the distributor belongs in.
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Willowbilly3
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Well, most people don't. I can't really say how many times someone has asked me if the engine in my rpu is a 350. Just the other day some dork who wanted to act like he was on my level asks "350 or 400?". Me "uhm, it's a 260 Ford". Him "I didn't look that close". ????
21willys
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[S His eyes must of been closed then!
Bamamav
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That's what I did. Most common folk never notice, car guys wonder WTF? I laugh either way.....
Country Misfit
I tell you... I get no respect!
Paint it green,and somebody will think it"s John Deere .
MercuryMac
Builder Junky!
Now you're talkin' jfg, you should be able to change the mounts with one eye closed. I think Willow secretly 'wants' to put a Chevy in a Ford just to be defiant.
Willowbilly3
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I'd rather put a 390 in a Camaro though.
