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I bought a 57 ford f600 with a grain box dump on it for 400$. I figured I would make it into a trailer. Well I popped the clutch while towing it and it runs!!!!!!!! The PTO and hydraulics all work too. It leaks gas like crazy but runs. I'm on vacation with the fan but will post pics when I get home. I just had to gloat. I needed a win.
Nicely done!!
oh and it has a y block 292 so even I can work on it!!
Where's the pictures!?!
/mutter
Some people, gloat and don't even share a pic! ;)
Sirscrapalot - Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together. - James Cash Penny
Ahem:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sirscrapalot
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Originally Posted by beardo
You took a FAN on vacation?
Don't let it run too much more before you change the gas, and you may need lead additive.
AHEM: PRIORITIES!
No Pictures = No Gloat.
;)
I read the post, I didn't find it a viable excuse. I kid I kid...maybe. :P
Sirscrapalot - Hiding Sledge's cooler.
Maybe he's scrapping the fan on vacation.Quote:
Originally Posted by PartTimeScrapper
A rare treasure in the scrapping world. Congrats. Wait to post picture until you have it all fixed up the way you want it. That will send Sir to the cooler for many more rounds. You could drive him crazy by putting a lock on his cooler.
No man, lock or anything shall stop me from accessing the cooler Patriot.
Surely you knew this.
You've herd the expression of not getting in between a mamma bear an her cub. IN this case it's don't get between me an my cooler.
;)
Sirscrapalot - By any means necessary. - Malcolm X
Pffft.. I'll just go buy another and some more ice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sirscrapalot
>:)
Dang it Beardo. I'm your BIGGEST fan, you didn't take ME on vacation. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by beardo
Looking forward to pics. Congrats!
stupid auto correct lol
And here are some pics of the truck. I still have "FAMILY" in town so im still very busy and have not had a chance to mess with it too much. Thank you all for the opportunity to gloat. My next vacation I will bring a bigger cooler and everyone can come!!!!
Don't know if i said this yet but
Nicely done!!
The bed on that with the sides would EASILY go for a grand around here
Digging the truck.
Thanks for sharing with us! Now that you've taken care of the pictures, go enjoy the family!
We're holding you to the part about a bigger cooler an everyone tagging along. ;)
Sirscrapalot - Digging the truck
I can just fill the bed of the truck up with ice!!!!!
WOW.. I'd make that my Scrap Hauling truck for certain! AWESOME Score at a mere $400 bones! WOW!
Little Jealous over here in Indiana! I'm big enough to admit it!
Very nice, great score.
Way to go Beardo! that baby is in nice shape, and has been taken care of. Looks like the seat and dash are even still intact. Don't see that every day. Looks like it has a 2 speed rear end too. Those are fun to drive.
For being from south Dakota it is in tremendous shape. It must of been put up every winter. I'm going to replace all the fluids and rebuild the carb and put in New plugs and wires. I suppose I should also see why the breaks are not working as well. It dose seem to be in nice enough shape that if I was inclined I could make it nice and fancy. Once I get it in regular working order I may put a new head and carb on it for a bit more power. My oldest son keeps showing me all the hot rod modifications he thinks we should do. I don't think he will be satisfied until flames shoot out the exhaust.
nice truck love the old ones
An update for anyone interested: I have to rebuild the carb and breaks before it will be available for regular use. The gasoline shooting out the side of the carb may be problematic. This winter I will have to put in a lot of new gaskets. It sat for so long most have dried out. I am hoping to have a nice garage to do this. I have to move by the 15th of next month so im not sure how everything is going to end up. I may have to rent an industrial space because I also lucked out and have a running Gleaner combine that hasn't sold yet. Landlords only will put up with so much :)
That one would be a driver for me!
So cool....