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Original 1946 Chevy Truck (Rita MAe) still on work duty after 66 yrs. Load: 50 sheets of plywood+insulation:

http://a.yfrog.com/img138/3017/z489.jpg

Here is a video from last year when then engine had just been rebuilt:

That's a sweet looking truck in the video. The picture link didn't work for me.

Welcome to the, Baxie. Nice to see the truck still earns it keep. Thanks for sharing .

Good on ya! --- what a great old hoss!

Thanks for the kind words.

Here is another try on the pic:

http://a.yfrog.com/img138/3017/z489.jpg

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All of you picture links worked for me.

That is great that you are still using it. Looks to be in really nice shape. I really like the steel front on the bed, looks nice and gives a nice solid front, but you can still remove the rears. If I ever build a flat bed I will keep your bed in mind.

Tad

I always enjoy old trucks that still earn there keep. That's a nice one!

Baxsie,
Lookin' good! I have a '46 6400 that is currently undergoing a total mechanical makeover but the body is very very similar to your Rita Mae. My truck is affectionately named Rochester. I live in Portland but travel extensively. I would love to shake hands with anyone who owns such a fine American vehicle in the Pacific Northwest. I'll send you a PM the next time I am coming through Spokane.
LevisPop

I love that photo! That's a really cool old truck, and it's good to see them doing what they were made to do!

great looking truck. Being a Spokane guy as well I may run into you one day.

JR

My GMC pickup has about that same patina. SWEET!

Love seeing em with their boots on! If you ever get to the west side of the mountains you may well see Cecil haulin some loads around Seattle