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| | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 364 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 364 | Well, this weekend is our towns annual steam and gas engine and threshing show , and FINALLY I will be able to take my fuel truck out and display it. I finally finished the lettering and I'm pretty happy with the results. Here are some photos for you to enjoy.
Keith
If it were easy they'd have grade schoolers doing it!
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 584 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 584 | Wow Keith,
That is one pretty truck and the lettering is awesome! It must be very neat owning a truck like you do with a history so close to home. I never had any relatives into trucks or any that used something like this for their work. Wonderful combination of truck and history....SPECIAL! | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Nice looking truck!
I am building a 48 2 ton as well. I have been looking for just the right red color to use for my cab. I want one that is not too bright and not to dark, about like the red you used for the fuel tank.
Do you have the color code?
How did you find the color, is it used somewhere else I may be able to see it in person?
Any idea how this color looks compared to the "Commercial Red" Chevy offered at the time?
Thanks,
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,989 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,989 | Looking great, Keith!
I was hoping to make it to your show this weekend, but we have a wedding in the Cities. Guess I'll have to wait till next year. Great job!! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 364 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 364 | Grigg, You can take a look at this color anywhere there is an International Harvester tractor or combine.  I had no idea on the exact shade of red the tank was originaly so I just decided to go w/IH red. Shhhhh, don't tell anyone. :p Too bad Rich, I has hoping you could make it, I noticed that "Farm America"(?) was near you. That looked interesting as well.
Keith
If it were easy they'd have grade schoolers doing it!
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Thanks Keith,
That's easy, although it appears a little darker in the picture than an IH does in person. I have a year or 4 to find the shade that suits me though.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,420 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,420 | Hey Keith, Fantastic job! Very nice to see the old picture when it's still being used, as you found it, and the progress photos. Thanks for sharing them with us.
John
~ J Lucas 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2 I6 2023 Ram 2500/Cumins 6.7 I6 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Wife’s) 2002 Silverado 2500 Gas 6.0 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWBIn the Gallery My Flicker Photos! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 482 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 482 | Also, the paint on the cab appears to be very well done. Yessir, a fine lookin' truck... | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Yes indeed, it looks mighty fine. A job well done. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,989 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,989 | Keith;
Yes, I'm only about 5 or 6 miles from Farmamerica. In fact, I had 2 tractors there this weekend, plus I took the 'Bolt on Saturday. It's an interesting place, with lots of potential. However, it's also a glaring example of the difference between a government-run operation versus a private club like yours---i.e. they need 10 times as much money (state money) to get half as much done!! :rolleyes: | | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 453 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 453 | WOW...I got big bolt envy now. I hope my truck looks that nice when I'm done with it. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Sharp truck. I had a D-X station way back about 50 years ago. Sun oil bought them out. They had some great products. They were leaders in the industry in new developments. They pioneered cleaner high octane gas, detergent oil, & multi weight oils.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 149 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 149 | Hummmmm wonderful images..... Also gives me a great idea... as I have a '50 GMC rolling chassis..and extra cab.. an extra front clip..... and of course My '49 2 ton had a 3-section (winged caps) fuel tank (kinda like yours) sitting in the bed when I got it.... so???
might be another project???
michael
\'48 chev 2-ton boom truck (Boomer) '49 Chev 2-ton flat bed '65 Chev 35ft school bus '88 GMC 6500 '72 Superior 26ft class "A" coach '50 Farmall "M" '71 MGB GT '68 Austin-Healey Sprite '65 Austin-Healey Sprite and various other odd British cars and lots of old radios..... Although we know what the speed of light is..... What I want to know is... How fast is the speed of DARK??
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 364 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 364 | Go for it! Got any pictures? I'd like to see it.
Keith
If it were easy they'd have grade schoolers doing it!
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