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**special-K** · 04-11-2021, 10:24 AM

I thought that was the coolest emblem. The knuckleheads driving all these Ford pickups today wouldn't know it if they saw it. Never seen one with that sticker on the window.

Yesterday I saw the coolest thing. All through my life, through my childhood, I have spent time in the mountain town where my mother grew up. The visions of '50s-'60s Big Job and Super Duty Ford trucks are most vivid from up there. Logging and coal mostly. So many were red, and back then they way a truck got dressed up was with accent painting. Maybe some chrome touches, but a little paint went a long way. The diamonds and chevrons on bumpers were about safety as much as decorative.

Well anyway... yesterday I was up there in the opposite end of the county I've not been through much. My son was driving. I was looking down at this farm as we passed and behind a building I spotted a faded red '58 (I believe) big Ford tandem dump. Straight out of my memories. What tough trucks! We came back a different way, so didn't get a picture. I won't forget seeing that one. Now I need to go back. I'd sure like to talk to that farmer about that truck. Probably hauled coal with it back in the day.

Not many of those around. Certainly not pictures on the internet. I just tried. A '58 Tonka big Mike will have to do

factorystock · 04-12-2021, 07:10 PM

This must have been one of those trucks special-K ! It seems Tonka and Nylint were very fond of these year trucks too!

**special-K** · 04-16-2021, 05:55 AM

That's it. I only got a glance, so may have had an egg crate grille. But '58 is my favorite grille, so that may be influencing my memory. Thanks for the picture. Nylint must have had licensing from Ford. Their trucks were actual replicas, said "Ford" on them and actual emblems.

I don't recall ever seeing this LCF version before

**special-K** · 05-08-2021, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I don't recall ever seeing this LCF version before

Nope, me neither

Modern classic

**special-K** · 05-16-2021, 07:42 AM

Came across this beauty. Remember Truckers Aid?

**special-K** · 05-22-2021, 07:37 AM

We've been skipping over White throughout this thread. They don't seem to get a lot of respect they deserve. They kind of became the cheap fleet truck poster child, dime a dozen nothin' special. AND, a zillion of them out there! They were also the symbol of the big dog buying up other companies, up until they became the one bought. Well, Australian had a fondness for Whites not seen much in the US, some here did doll a truck or two up, but mostly I really enjoy seeing the old cheap fleet dime a dozen Whites wearing the now extinct trucking company livery. I also always had a soft spot for the White Mustangs. When I was a kid in the '60s I knew trucks a bit. I would see one a say, "Look, there's a White Mustang", and the other kids for scan all around and say, "Where? I don't see any Mustangs". Then I'd say, "That orange one. Allied Moving Co"

Not all 4000s were named Mustangs. I'm not sure how that went

**special-K** · 05-24-2021, 08:33 PM

More White trucks

**special-K** · 05-24-2021, 08:37 PM

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**davischevy** · 05-24-2021, 08:51 PM

Thanks special-K.

C10 - C90 Bill · 05-25-2021, 08:58 AM

Always liked Whites. Closest one I ever drove though was a '69 9000.

Some great pictures there Tim.

Average Joe · 05-27-2021, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Thanks special-K.

X3! Great pics

**special-K** · 05-27-2021, 06:00 AM

I appreciate the thank yous you all. I enjoy doing this and having this place to come look as much as anyone. I had that little conversation with myself a few posts back because I'd like to know if those Fords were their LCF offering at that time. I sure don't remember seeing those, but that's not saying much

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I guess with diesel power coming on the radiators had to get bigger

**special-K** · 06-17-2021, 07:41 AM

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Curbfeeler26 · 06-23-2021, 10:35 PM

Found this matchbook. Worked for Liberty for three weeks before they closed the doors...

**special-K** · 06-29-2021, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Curbfeeler26

Found this matchbook. Worked for Liberty for three weeks before they closed the doors...

When was that? Great matchbook art and special to you. You went on when as they were going out I guess.

Here are a could Ford Super Dutys like were were talking about above. Saw them at a show a few weeks ago

Curbfeeler26 · 06-29-2021, 01:25 PM

Late 70s. City work...

**CarolinaHD** · 07-05-2021, 04:58 PM

Just picked up this medium heavy hauler, 2009 c7500, 7.8l inline 6 Isuzu diesel, Allison 3000 5 speed, 12' gooseneck bed, only 28,000 miles.
Was a back up water truck for Monsanto down in Texas near the border. The seats look like they've never been sat on.

Just completed all the maintenance and had to bust out the Sawzall on that stack

**regan wilson** · 07-05-2021, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CarolinaHD

Just picked up this medium heavy hauler, 2009 c7500, 7.8l inline 6 Isuzu diesel, Allison 3000 5 speed, 12' gooseneck bed, only 28,000 miles.
Was a back up water truck for Monsanto down in Texas near the border. The seats look like they've never been sat on.

Just completed all the maintenance and had to bust out the Sawzall on that stack

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Neat truck. You might as well just run the pipe out the back

Curbfeeler26 · 07-05-2021, 07:05 PM

That Jimmy is Great. Found a 95 IH on Hemmings... thinking real hard on it

**CarolinaHD** · 07-06-2021, 09:01 PM

Do it! It's only money

**special-K** · 07-09-2021, 04:55 AM

That GMC is a really nice unit. Great find! I've always like those Internationals. I don't think I've ever seen those body panels on one before. Both trucks are stand outs.

something about a Diamond-T

**regan wilson** · 07-28-2021, 08:42 AM

I talked to the owner of this neat little rig in Topeka last weekend. He bought it new in 73 and put 3 million miles on it. He sold it to a guy who did this conversion on it. I think the guy hauled a race boat with it. He bought it back and tows his Stock Eliminator pickup with it. I can't remember what it's powered with now but we were talking about tire speed ratings. He said (Speed ratings? I've been 125mph in this one).

1slo64 · 08-03-2021, 07:51 AM

Was cutting through a neighborhood yesterday to get around some traffic and passed this old firetruck, was in really nice shape.

KQQL IT · 09-21-2021, 10:51 PM

Got the privilege of wheelin this beast this weekend.

1955 350
335 cummins
10 spd
On reyco spring suspension

**NewBayColony** · 09-22-2021, 09:22 PM

Wow!

04-11-2021, 10:24 AM	#1501
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful I thought that was the coolest emblem. The knuckleheads driving all these Ford pickups today wouldn't know it if they saw it. Never seen one with that sticker on the window. Yesterday I saw the coolest thing. All through my life, through my childhood, I have spent time in the mountain town where my mother grew up. The visions of '50s-'60s Big Job and Super Duty Ford trucks are most vivid from up there. Logging and coal mostly. So many were red, and back then they way a truck got dressed up was with accent painting. Maybe some chrome touches, but a little paint went a long way. The diamonds and chevrons on bumpers were about safety as much as decorative. Well anyway... yesterday I was up there in the opposite end of the county I've not been through much. My son was driving. I was looking down at this farm as we passed and behind a building I spotted a faded red '58 (I believe) big Ford tandem dump. Straight out of my memories. What tough trucks! We came back a different way, so didn't get a picture. I won't forget seeing that one. Now I need to go back. I'd sure like to talk to that farmer about that truck. Probably hauled coal with it back in the day. Not many of those around. Certainly not pictures on the internet. I just tried. A '58 Tonka big Mike will have to do Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-12-2021, 07:10 PM	#1502
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,381	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful This must have been one of those trucks special-K ! It seems Tonka and Nylint were very fond of these year trucks too! Attached Images

04-16-2021, 05:55 AM	#1503
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful That's it. I only got a glance, so may have had an egg crate grille. But '58 is my favorite grille, so that may be influencing my memory. Thanks for the picture. Nylint must have had licensing from Ford. Their trucks were actual replicas, said "Ford" on them and actual emblems. I don't recall ever seeing this LCF version before Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 04-17-2021 at 10:25 AM.

05-16-2021, 07:42 AM	#1505
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Came across this beauty. Remember Truckers Aid? Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-22-2021, 07:37 AM	#1506
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful We've been skipping over White throughout this thread. They don't seem to get a lot of respect they deserve. They kind of became the cheap fleet truck poster child, dime a dozen nothin' special. AND, a zillion of them out there! They were also the symbol of the big dog buying up other companies, up until they became the one bought. Well, Australian had a fondness for Whites not seen much in the US, some here did doll a truck or two up, but mostly I really enjoy seeing the old cheap fleet dime a dozen Whites wearing the now extinct trucking company livery. I also always had a soft spot for the White Mustangs. When I was a kid in the '60s I knew trucks a bit. I would see one a say, "Look, there's a White Mustang", and the other kids for scan all around and say, "Where? I don't see any Mustangs". Then I'd say, "That orange one. Allied Moving Co" Not all 4000s were named Mustangs. I'm not sure how that went Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-24-2021, 08:33 PM	#1507
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful More White trucks Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-24-2021, 08:37 PM	#1508
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful ... Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-24-2021, 08:51 PM	#1509
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,839	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Thanks special-K. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-25-2021, 08:58 AM	#1510
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,082	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Always liked Whites. Closest one I ever drove though was a '69 9000. Some great pictures there Tim. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

05-27-2021, 06:00 AM	#1512
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful I appreciate the thank yous you all. I enjoy doing this and having this place to come look as much as anyone. I had that little conversation with myself a few posts back because I'd like to know if those Fords were their LCF offering at that time. I sure don't remember seeing those, but that's not saying much . I guess with diesel power coming on the radiators had to get bigger Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-17-2021, 07:41 AM	#1513
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful ... Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-23-2021, 10:35 PM	#1514
Curbfeeler26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lake Placid Florida Posts: 94	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Found this matchbook. Worked for Liberty for three weeks before they closed the doors... Attached Images

06-29-2021, 01:25 PM	#1516
Curbfeeler26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lake Placid Florida Posts: 94	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Late 70s. City work...

07-05-2021, 04:58 PM	#1517
CarolinaHD Moderator Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Cabarrus Posts: 417	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Just picked up this medium heavy hauler, 2009 c7500, 7.8l inline 6 Isuzu diesel, Allison 3000 5 speed, 12' gooseneck bed, only 28,000 miles. Was a back up water truck for Monsanto down in Texas near the border. The seats look like they've never been sat on. Just completed all the maintenance and had to bust out the Sawzall on that stack Attached Images __________________ Alex 1967 C50 292ci Lumber truck 1967 C50 292ci Dump truck 1967 C60 366ci Fire truck

07-05-2021, 07:05 PM	#1519
Curbfeeler26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lake Placid Florida Posts: 94	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful That Jimmy is Great. Found a 95 IH on Hemmings... thinking real hard on it Attached Images



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07-06-2021, 09:01 PM	#1520
CarolinaHD Moderator Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Cabarrus Posts: 417	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Do it! It's only money __________________ Alex 1967 C50 292ci Lumber truck 1967 C50 292ci Dump truck 1967 C60 366ci Fire truck

07-09-2021, 04:55 AM	#1521
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful That GMC is a really nice unit. Great find! I've always like those Internationals. I don't think I've ever seen those body panels on one before. Both trucks are stand outs. something about a Diamond-T Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-28-2021, 08:42 AM	#1522
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,538	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful I talked to the owner of this neat little rig in Topeka last weekend. He bought it new in 73 and put 3 million miles on it. He sold it to a guy who did this conversion on it. I think the guy hauled a race boat with it. He bought it back and tows his Stock Eliminator pickup with it. I can't remember what it's powered with now but we were talking about tire speed ratings. He said (Speed ratings? I've been 125mph in this one). __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

08-03-2021, 07:51 AM	#1523
1slo64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 323	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Was cutting through a neighborhood yesterday to get around some traffic and passed this old firetruck, was in really nice shape. Attached Images __________________ 1964 GMC Fleetside SWB 1966 Mustang Coupe 2013 Tahoe LT

09-21-2021, 10:51 PM	#1524
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,238	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Got the privilege of wheelin this beast this weekend. 1955 350 335 cummins 10 spd On reyco spring suspension Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment " Last edited by KQQL IT; 09-21-2021 at 11:00 PM.

09-22-2021, 09:22 PM	#1525
NewBayColony Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Northbridge,MA Posts: 494	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Wow! __________________ 72 C20 292 3OTT 77 GMC 2500 4x4 Longstepper 350 4sp 50 3100 ex Airforce/Town of Mendon fire truck 72 GMC 1500 2wd short stepside 250 4sp 78 GMC 2500 4x Longstepper 292 4sp 54 6400 Chevy 5 window 4 sp 2sp vac rear end Shell oil truck/dump truck (Norman)

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