" Ok, here we go...

I started this project just about 20 years ago now. I've been looking at this old truck in a farm field for a few years and finally asked about buying it. The owner agreed to sell it and then we had to figure out how to get it home. Fortunately, it was only about 5 miles away, so we towed it home behind a tractor. Along the way at least one tire blew out!

See video here:
Bringing the COE home

The truck was pretty solid, mostly surface rust. The right side fender was dented a bit and the grille was dented in also. The engine was free, but the transmission was hard to shift at all. The brake and clutch pedals were siezed up. I didn't even try to get it running since there was a mud wasp nest in the carburetor.

I've been working a lot on it lately, so I'll get everyone caught up as we go.
Attachments
20040808_COE03.jpg (482.94 KB, 553 downloads)
Cutting tree between bumper and grille
20040808_COE13.jpg (310.88 KB, 554 downloads)
All the grille bars were there
20040903_COE12.jpg (348.28 KB, 551 downloads)
Hitched up to tow home

Last edited by Phak1; 04/15/2025 10:42 AM. Reason: Added as found photo
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