Ford Truck

Vintage Semi Truck and Trailer: 1949 Ford F-7

If you do the math, only a small percentage of cars and light trucks survive beyond their first ten years.  even fewer are preserved or restored in some way.  Those numbers plummet when it comes to heavy-duty vehicles.  These… more»

107 Years on the Same Farm: 1917 Ford Model TT Truck

One of the perks of this job is learning the back story of so many interesting vehicles.  Take for example this 1917 Ford Model TT farm truck for sale on Craigslist in Great Bend, Kansas.  In the ad, the… more»

Is This Our Future? 1931 Ford Model A EV Conversion

When I read the comments readers have made concerning my write-ups, a few souls are against any changes to the originality of a vehicle.  Others are more lenient if someone wants to shove a different engine under the hood. … more»

Apple Orchard Truck: 1952 Ford F2

There is something uniquely American about vintage pickup trucks.  They evoke images of small-town America, family farms, and the virtues of the American spirit.  While a great majority of these trucks were worked until they could serve no more,… more»

Never Paint Over Rust: 1956 Ford F-100

According to the internet, an arch nemesis is the constant foil who is always out to thwart our hero.  Batman had the Joker.  Superman had Lex Luthor.  He-Man had Skeletor.  For us car enthusiasts, our arch nemesis is rust. … more»

V-8 60 Equipped from the Factory: 1938 Ford 3/4 ton

While we tend to view trucks as transportation first and tools second, before World War II it was the other way around.  Trucks were spartan, utilitarian, and built primarily for hard work.  Thus, good survivors are hard to find. … more»

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