JTFormula Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I know, its not a Mack but I found a no reserve auction for this C model Ford with only 55k original miles on ebay. I tossed in two bids to $750 then figured I would wait to the end to try and steal it. Since I work on Saturdays and had to deliver a motorcycle I sold yesterday, I missed the end of the auction. Oh well.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-ford-f700-cab-over-single-axel-tractor-/160942009339?_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true#v4-39I have an old black and white picture of one of these with a 4 car carrier from the 60's hauling Shelby Mustangs next to my desk. I just thought it was too cool and cheap to pass. Oh well.Oh and this was the motorcycle I delivered today: 1 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milaca Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Built from 1957 to 1990, according to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_C-SeriesWikipedia also states that the Mack model N used the Ford C cab. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-152734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 You are correct. I remember when Roadway used these things all over the place. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-152735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Clean truck.. just not a fan of an automatic... Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-152739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 It would be a nice glider for some one with a banged up Ford oil truck with a 3208 Cat motorBULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-152944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Yes it would.I have an '80 C-8000 w/3208 (175hp) & Allison that needed a bunch of stuff.A friend of mine hooked me up with a retired fire truck that had been robbed of its 3208 and bought the clean carcass for a mere $500! STEAL!! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-152986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
30yearoldjunk Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Back in the '70's a local trucking family's youngest son bought a Ford just about like that for his first truck. They all loaded cotton, put him up-front so they wouldn't get too far ahead of the Ford gasoline, and headed to Houston. It out ran all their diesels, and not just by a little. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-153217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Back in the '70's a local trucking family's youngest son bought a Ford just about like that for his first truck. They all loaded cotton, put him up-front so they wouldn't get too far ahead of the Ford gasoline, and headed to Houston. It out ran all their diesels, and not just by a little.Ford had a lot of tandem dumps here in Jersey back in the 60's with the 477 & 534 gas motors, good motor if you kept the gov. hooked up, if not, don't drive behind one! Before heated bodies, in the winter they would turn the elbow's on the duel exh. up towards the body to heat the bodyBULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-153341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I've been trying to find out just how many C-tilt cabs were built.Can't seem to find it anywhere.I do remember an article about the longevity of the production ('57-'90),but never heard of an actual count.Anybody know? Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-153347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 A friend of my dad has a C model ford tandem 3208 Cat and allison automatic and 2 spd rears with a 15 ft aluminum dump box on it. He loves the truck an uses it quite a bit he even pulls a little pony pup behind it sometimes. He likes the automatic in it because he has a bad ankle and driving a stick is a bit too much for it sometimes. He's been having to do a bit of hunting to keep parts for it though. He bought the last set of brake drums in existance a couple years ago. that's the trouble alot of guys have with Ford trucks since they have'nt mad them for quite afew years now. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-153595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 A couple of my uncles both had single axle gas burner c models with dump beds at one time or another. Apparently my uncle Johnny mounted a bed on one that hung off the back about 4 feet. Him and my cousin were climbing a hill loaded a little too fast and hit a speed bump, and it just sat up on the tailgate. They had to walk back to the dirt pit and get the backhoe to pull it back down. I'm sure the next stop was to run home to change into some clean underwear. 2 Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-153622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 A couple of my uncles both had single axle gas burner c models with dump beds at one time or another. Apparently my uncle Johnny mounted a bed on one that hung off the back about 4 feet. Him and my cousin were climbing a hill loaded a little too fast and hit a speed bump, and it just sat up on the tailgate. They had to walk back to the dirt pit and get the backhoe to pull it back down. I'm sure the next stop was to run home to change into some clean underwear.Hahaha!!! I just imagined that happening. Cool!!! Wheelie!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-153623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I learned to drive on my Grandpa's '67 C750,it had a 18 ft. livestock body on it.You never knew where 4th gear was going to be.The shift linkage in those left a little to be desired once they got some age on them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-153624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Hahaha!!! I just imagined that happening. Cool!!! Wheelie!!!!Yep, that truck was heavy on the back end, kinda like those u models get side heavy. Nothing a strategically placed fat girl can't solve though! 1 Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-153625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Other truck is an IH,i'm gonna guess "57-"61 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-207775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Thanks for the id on the Binder. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-207776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Thanks for the id on the Binder.I know that cab came out in "57,and the Loadstar in "62 that used the same cab. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-207777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I agree...57-61 era. Here is a better look at the IH... Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-207780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 The whole farm is probably Red Power. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-207781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 The whole farm is probably Red Power.Yes, trucks, tractors, equipment, refrigerator, and freezer. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-207783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Ford had a lot of tandem dumps here in Jersey back in the 60's with the 477 & 534 gas motors, good motor if you kept the gov. hooked up, if not, don't drive behind one! Before heated bodies, in the winter they would turn the elbow's on the duel exh. up towards the body to heat the bodyBULLHUSKA lot of Fords. Joseph Cavalieri from Paterson had a big Ford 900 with a 534, 5x4 and a Bristol Donald on her. It had straight pipes and the kid was still running it up until the 90's I remember coming out of Braen it was awesome. Nick Meyers out of Paramus had a whole fleet of 800's, 900's and later 1000's that were diesel then. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-207784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I agree...57-61 era. Here is a better look at the IH...A farm in my old town in CT has a really clean box truck version of one of these,also down here in GA there's a twin a store is using for advertising!Neither will sell... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-207785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 BC 160. Six cylinder, power assist steering, 5 speed crash box. Heil dump body. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-207788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 BC 160. Six cylinder, power assist steering, 5 speed crash box. Heil dump body. Nice!Air brakes?Use it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-207791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 like the fords..and the black dump truck..old post dont know how i missed it....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28981-c-model-ford-cabover/#findComment-207795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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