If the truck was in a accident I can't find any evidence of it, my guess is a frozen cow pie or gopher/ pot hole in the frozen Saskatchewan fields.
Cab mounts are good not rusted away.

The dash brace above the steering mast was broken at the firewall it's been rewelded.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums...n/Dash%20repair/IMG_3020_zpsmz9jnclo.jpg

When I removed the steering mast and box I discovered the lower bearing was also damaged. New bearings have been purchased ready to install.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums...0mast%20rebuild/IMG_3178_zpsvkmdqqgx.jpg

Right side front spring hanger has a farmer weld repair on the pin bushing no grease nipple. ( I've replaced the bracket and bushing)

The spare tire rim also showed some damage and repair to it ie: being beat on with a hammer to straighten the bead.













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