Thanks for the welcomes. I too am surprised by the lack of rust on this truck. I know it has been outside since at least 1974 and has been up on the blocks seen in the pictures since 1985. We average 30-40 inches of rain a year here. There is lichen growing on it but no visable rust thru areas (yet). I have seen a lot worse rust problems on newer trucks in this area.
To answer your question 1953 Panel, the tractors are Red (and Gray). I could tell you the manufacture but I would have to use the the "F" word. I stuck some pictures on photobucket if you want to see them.
http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l286/Hookalatch/Tractors/?action=view¤t=1772cb87.pbwChuck
