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LILREDGMC 07-05-2007 03:31 PM

1958 Viking 40
 
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Now for the atta boy. Nice 18 month rework of a sound truck.

Igotachevyor2 07-05-2007 07:23 PM

Re: 1958 Viking 40
 
sharp truck

krue 07-05-2007 07:28 PM

Re: 1958 Viking 40
 
:agree: More pics are necessary.

entourageguy 07-05-2007 09:30 PM

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Nice 4 lighter
beat you this time Tex...
More pics are very much in order

Brian ...:cool:

chevyrestoguy 07-05-2007 10:23 PM

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That is one of the coolest tow trucks I have ever seen. I want to know (and see!) more.
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texascowboy593 07-06-2007 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by entourageguy (Post 2252008)
Nice 4 lighter
beat you this time Tex...
More pics are very much in order

Brian ...:cool:

No fair! I was out of town...:lol: I agree, Nice 4-lighter!

LILREDGMC 07-07-2007 09:20 AM

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Short History

Local truck, two brother into wheels, one a dealer for Jeep, the other his shop. Had the bill of sale and window sticker etc. Pretty basic.

My buddy bought it in 90-03 and added a modified wheel lift.

Divorce ruined the world.

I "inherited" the truck to pay to put his Nomad back together. I considered it an orphan, for function, but it was solid in all the right places. Paint was thin and surface rust was happening. Stripped the hood and acid etched it to rid of surface rust. Changed tires to radials.

Kept in the garage, but was in the way.

One of his old buddies, and son, decided to see if it was still around. I sold it to them, as my garage full of projects wouldn't permit me to add one more.

18 months later, this is what you see. Manley 6 Ton winch was the original, still functional.

Youth and enthusiasm, a father to direct and assist, and the final product is great.


He's looking for spears for the fenders and a better hood piece.

More pictures next time I darken his driveway.

LILREDGMC

LILREDGMC 07-07-2007 09:22 AM

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Don't forget to scan down the post for the before pics also 58 Viking 40

LRG


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