Rich;
Not sure what model the 'Binder is. All it said in the ad was the year,(actually listed as a '37-'47,looks more like a '47),and that it runs,and the pic shows it to be a conventional cab and chassis about a ton and a half. didn't look too bad,but it's a long way to go (middle Oregon,as near as I can tell) for a truck that only goes 45 mph empty.Coming home it'd be flat towing my Chevy one ton. If you're interested,it's on Craigslist Eastern Oregon
I'm still awaiting a callback on the GMC,which is a '48'not a '49. I really hope I can work something out for this one,I love old GMCs!!
Talked to the owner of the Diamond T,he might be willing to work something out on it,labor and cash or something. Haven't had time to go check it out yet.
A friend just emailed and reminded me of another International flatbed I'd forgotten about,and it's only about 10 miles from here. don't know if it's available,but it was freshly painted,well on the way to restored,last time I looked it over closely. Last time I drove past it,it had a lot of junk piled on the bed and the paint looked pretty rough. Didn't look like it had moved for a couple of years,either. HMMmmm...
I'm willing to help if any of you are interested in the Mack. I'm still on speaking terms with the owner. (He really doesn't remember telling me he'd sell it for $1,000.00!!)I really want to see it in better hands,but the deal's off the table for me personally. The owner's trying to finish a '55 Chevy stepside and needs the money. I got an email from him and he said he needs to get $1500.00 to recoup his purchase price-still a very good deal. C'mon,guys-rescue this cool classy old truck! (I'm not making a cent from getting this truck sold-just doing a good deed for a piece of history.) I have the build sheet and a bunch of info on this particular truck from the Mack Truck Museum,as well as a pictorial book on the EH models,and I've found some good sources of parts and info.
Thanks to all of you for your concern. I've found so many other possibilities I can't even follow up on all of 'em. Life is GOOD!!
Speed
