mowerman Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 My 55 F-600 after we towed it out of the barn and got it running..wow,,,i had one just like it,,,40 years ago,,,but it was green.lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-262085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 My 55 F-600 after we towed it out of the barn and got it running..Nice-looks like aan early spring/winter scene-still have it? No visible rust!My dealer spec book shows the 6-53N a limited F/T series option after August 1966, which is close to the model year production shift. It also shows from 1963 to 1966 on C, F,N and P (parcel chassis) there was a a English made Dagenham 330-cid 6 cylinder Diesel or a Dorset 363-cid 6 cylinder Diesel available for "Municipal Contract Trucks only" ( state and county trucks? ) Hollander Interchange show a D.D. 6V series interchange with the Dagenham with a FoMoCo conversion kit which it shows consists of mounts, linkage, coolant hoses, head pipe, Starter assembly and a misc hardware kit. After years anything is possible i suppose. PaulWow-"dealer spec book"-Good info. I was of the belief that the 363 was available across the board in C series- Blackdog-Adley Express before you were born- C model straight job P & D units!I posted it on facebook- it stars Farmer52 and MHFred.https://www.facebook.com/william.t.blackwellOD- tried to open-only thing I got was about four pictures-I'm not a Facebook person so maybe that is a restriction? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-262293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Nice-looks like aan early spring/winter scene-still have it? No visible rust!Wow-"dealer spec book"-Good info. I was of the belief that the 363 was available across the board in C series- Blackdog-Adley Express before you were born- C model straight job P & D units!OD- tried to open-only thing I got was about four pictures-I'm not a Facebook person so maybe that is a restriction?I've managed to get a lot of dealer sales spec books over the years, and one thing I have learned is the spec book are NOT always match what ended up in production. They were generally printed before the model year started, so specs at the time changed in production or mid year. Appears not all dealers added the updated page(s) to them. So the information is not always accurate. Before the age of mega dealers, my father and I would ask about old stock and old catalogs and sales literature. Most were happy to get rid of the stuff for a few bucks. I went to countless older hardware stores, dealerships and auto parts stores buying old stock. Made a good bit on money over the past 25 years at Hersey, Carlile and other swap meets and on line selling NORS parts, interchange manuals, parts books and dealer spec books. Spend 15 years buying up farm equipment and harvest trucks as the Long Island farms go under. Some sold and a lot parted out and some still in my barns. I'm just shy of 62 so a lot was before my time. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-262314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Red HorseThanks!! It only has 32,800 original miles. It is in my garage but have not done much work on it yet. Originally purchased on Long Island but came to South Carolina almost new. The only rust is some surface rust on the front of the hood and grille piece.Brocky Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-262452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Some more 2 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-262468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Some moreIMG_1062.JPGIMG_3038.JPGMatt-hmnn, I like that "427" license plate Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-262491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Red HorseThanks!! It only has 32,800 original miles. It is in my garage but have not done much work on it yet. Originally purchased on Long Island but came to South Carolina almost new. The only rust is some surface rust on the front of the hood and grille piece.BrockyVery nice. IMO, the 53-55's were a timeless design. If you showed a "civilian" a new F-650 and the 53-55 F-6 00, and asked him to guess difference in ages, my guess is he/she would not come close that there is over 60 years between the two. The 56 with the wrap around windshield was almost a step backwards-and I guess that given the fact the wrap around look only lasted 4 years I guess it was! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-262492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted October 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2014 This 1950 F-8 Sleeper Cab belongs to a buddy of mine, John "Frenchy" Dupuis (Dupree) of Wis. Rapids,Wis. 9 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/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-262493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Charlie Hatfield Posted October 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2014 1951 Ford F7 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-262507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post maint1 Posted October 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2014 Going to auction to bid on this next Sat. Can already see my welding machine and tools on it. Maybe be my new daily driver. Depends on who is there, lot bigger piggy banks than mine. Dave 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-263043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 57BCR that 1950 F-8 with Orville Sleeper qualifies for the use of the description Rare very nice.All the pictures are nice but the F-8 Sleeper is exceptional. Joe D. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-263047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 85snowdog Posted October 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2014 I wanted to add a couple of Fords. These are going to be at an auction in Toronto the end of this month.The first one is a 1951 COE F5The next 2 pics are of our Canadian Ford, A 1956 Mercury 500.I'm not sure if the only difference between the Ford and Mercury is the name on the hood. 6 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-263049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 This is from from wikipedia, The Mercury M-Series pickup truck was produced between 1946 and 1968 byFord Motor Company of Canada, primarily for Canada. Early versions often came with a higher output (CM-1 designated) Mercury/Ford flathead V8 engine over and above the unique Mercury-specific grille, badging and trim that adorned every Mercury M-Series truck.The M-Series was introduced in Canada because smaller communities either had a Ford dealer or a Lincoln-Mercury-Meteor dealer, but not both; a Mercury truck line offered more opportunities for truck sales. Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-263054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post maint1 Posted October 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2014 Went to the sale today and got it. Paid too much, but they don't make them anymore. New daily driver 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-263623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 OD- tried to open-only thing I got was about four pictures-I'm not a Facebook person so maybe that is a restriction?I don't know. I can put it on youtube. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-263764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FayettesFinest Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Went to the sale today and got it. Paid too much, but they don't make them anymore. New daily driverSweet truck! I've got a Lincoln SA-200 that would look perfectly at home on that flatbed! 1 Quote Being in the process of getting your CDL's is like sitting on death row... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-263940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Brandweer Sint Maarten, NA, Ford F/Series/E-One pumper. bulldogboy 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-275306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Brandweer Sint Maarten, NA, Ford F/Series/E-One pumper. bulldogboyNice-have a nice vacation! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-275345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keffer inc Posted January 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2015 These were my trucks. My first was the '98 F150, then the '85, now the '05 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-275354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Heres an old 63 f-600 I found for sale says it starts and runs. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-275356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Always liked that era of FORDs. My first boss is still driving his '65 F-350 that he had custom built with a 3-53 Detroit in it.They turboed it in '80 during its 1st rebuild.It has almost 250,000 miles on it now. Al 1 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/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-275359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 Nice-have a nice vacation! Yes, we had a nice time in St. Maarten a few years ago. St. Maarten also has a 2002 Ford F-750/E-One, 1250/1000 pumper. It was in the mechanics' bay for a little TLC when this photo was taken. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-275419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted January 23, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2015 Firehouse Pizza owned by Hamptons F.D. member. 1951(?) Ford / FMC pumper originally from OhioFrom their review. 3 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-275444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2stacksuperdog Posted March 7, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2015 Picture i took of Mr. Plunskes beloved F250 at his wake last night. 4 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-281729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Picture i took of Mr. Plunskes beloved F250 at his wake last night.Matt, How old was he? Sons running the business ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35390-red-fords/page/3/#findComment-281757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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