[weim55]

My 50 3600 has that same story. I purchased it from the son whos father purchased it new in 1950. He was a mechanic in World War II and the truck was his first and only new vehicle purchase. He worked as a mechanic all his life and had his own shop for the last 20 years of his working life. The truck was daily driven and workhorse for the shop until he retired and gave the truck to his son. Never really driven much after that. The son sold it to me because no one in the family had any interest in it. While a bummer it didn’t stay in the family, I’m absolutely delighted to be the next caretaker. The truck shows remarkable care despite being a workhorse all those years. All the maintenance and modifications we’re obviously done by a true professional. There is not one rigged or hacked job anywhere on the truck. The son thought the truck was probably on its third engine and estimated the mileage somewhere around 300,000. The body is so straight and clean it’s unbelievable, even the bed is free of any significant dents or damage, even with all those years of hauling.

I’ve been a mechanic all my working life as well. I really think the truck went to the right person and I can certainly do justice and give her really good care just as the original owner did. With any luck when the time comes I can find someone else who will give her the same love........

Steve weim55 Colorado