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Topic: My newest toy

Posted By: LouSWPA
Subject: My newest toy
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2024 at 7:11pm

Brought this home from a farm near Wabash Indiana. Funny thing is, although I knew the seller was a farmer, I was surprised to see when I arrived a whole coral of AC!

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I am still confident of this;
I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27

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Posted By: JW in MO
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2024 at 7:23pm

Nice

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Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2024 at 7:45pm

JW in MO wrote:

Nice

Unlike many, my goal is 'preserve', not 'restore'. I love the way it looks s is......there's a thousand stories there. There is naturally, a certain bit of retore (repair) involved but i would like to keep that to a minimum. The question I have is how I preserve w/o changing it's appearance. I am thinking of cleaning it and then clear coating it, but I fear that will give it a shine that I do not want.

Also, note the gas tank! It is a Farmall F-20 dual fuel tank that a previous owner put on it when the vacuum operated fuel pump expired. I haven't decided if that will remain or fixing the original. To me, that is just part of the character of old truck.

I appreciate those dedicated to restoration and the pursuit of authenticity, but I kinda' like seeing them in working cloths.

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I am still confident of this;
I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27

Posted By: klinemar
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2024 at 7:49pm

Nice!

Posted By: Tracy Martin TN
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2024 at 9:16pm

Awesome!

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No greater gift than healthy grandkids!

Posted By: HudCo
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:28pm

dont change anything

Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 5:37am

Very nice!! What's the make and year? Is that a Chevy emblem on the front? Thanks

Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 5:54am

That is a jewel! Repair and preserve, that is where the history and memories are.

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Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God.

Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 7:54am

ACinSC wrote:

Very nice!! What's the make and year? Is that a Chevy emblem on the front? Thanks

Sorry, I forgot to mention that! 1928 Chevy Capitol one ton

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I am still confident of this;
I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27

Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 7:59am

Thanks Lou!

Posted By: Steve M Ind
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 8:23am

I love it Lou. It's almost identical to the GMC i just recently bought other than the fact yours is one piece and mine is in many pieces!!LOL

Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 8:26am

Lou...i think you have caught the "OLD AUTO BUG"...... how many is that now ? I do like the TRUCKS more than the CARS...... Did all this start after retirement ? Were you "looking" before then ?

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Like them all, but love the "B"s.

Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 8:56am

Steve M Ind wrote:

I love it Lou. It's almost identical to the GMC i just recently bought other than the fact yours is one piece and mine is in many pieces!!LOL

Yep, not much more than a wooden phone booth on a chassis! Like I told you, I'm too old to take on a project like yours, I gotta buy mine in one piece! LOL Just keep plugging away and you will get there

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I am still confident of this;
I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27

Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 9:13am

[QUOTE=steve(ill)]Lou...i think you have caught the "OLD AUTO BUG"...... how many is that now ? I do like the TRUCKS more than the CARS...... Did all this start after retirement ? Were you "looking" before then ?[

Steve, I have always had an admiration of the old vehicles, especially the trucks, but never really thought of owning one. Then, first I retired, and second, my daughter was looking for a prop for her photography business. So I found the '23 Buick, not what I was really looking for, but it was cool and I could afford it. Then, I found the '29 Buick, still cool, still affordable, but still not scratching the itch. rinse and repeat the '31 gangster car. By this time the CEO was starting to get a little concerned and getting that scowl on her face, which told me I was done collecting. Then this truck popped up! That was what I was looking for and half of what I paid for any of the other cars, so....... CEO has forgiven me, by I think I am walking on thin ice! LOL I got the bestest wife in the whole world! Anyways that is four and the end.

Oh, and my daughter is vibrating! She is working on setting up a business renting me and the vehicles out to other photographers. wee will ee how that goes.

/QUOTE]

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I am still confident of this;
I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27

Posted By: Alberta Phil
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 9:44am

Lou, those old Stewart vacuum fuel pumps are usually pretty simple to get going again. as long as the bottom has not rusted out. Often just need cleaning, new gaskets and make sure the trip springs are in good shape. And make sure the vacuum valve is seating so it will pull a vacuum to pull the fuel into the top chamber.

Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 11:46am

Alberta Phil wrote:

Lou, those old Stewart vacuum fuel pumps are usually pretty simple to get going again. as long as the bottom has not rusted out. Often just need cleaning, new gaskets and make sure the trip springs are in good shape. And make sure the vacuum valve is seating so it will pull a vacuum to pull the fuel into the top chamber.
Ya, you are correct, and I have one I rebuilt on hand, but I am undecided if I want to put it back to original or keep what is there. I think the F-20 tank adds character to the truck. I may go back to the original system, but leave the tank mounted there. I know the original tank is good because there is half a tank in it, and the bottom is real clean. Thanks for the heads up!

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I am still confident of this;
I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27

Posted By: tadams(OH)
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 1:21pm

Lou, really nice , I like the character it has. You might give it a coat of linseed oil but that would make it collect dust. I don't know if they have a dole clear coat that you might use.

Tom

Posted By: ac hunter
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 1:54pm

Now that is an incredible find. Pretty rare to find one in that condition. Hope you get lots of enjoyment out of it.

Posted By: Grayray
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 3:17pm

Sweet! Nice find. I may have to think about a road trip and stop over and take an up close peek.

Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 4:21pm

Grayray wrote:

Sweet! Nice find. I may have to think about a road trip and stop over and take an up close peek.

Just let me know when you are coming so I am here. I have a dog that runs in the yard when i am here, he picks and chooses who gets to satay he has to go. So, when I am getting company I make sure he is inside.

Do you still have my number?

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I am still confident of this;
I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27

Posted By: Grayray
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 7:49pm

LouSWPA wrote:

Grayray wrote:

Sweet! Nice find. I may have to think about a road trip and stop over and take an up close peek.

Do you still have my number?

No, do not have your number. Not sure I ever did. Shoot me a PM with it.

Thanks

Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2024 at 11:08pm

I LOVE it lou!! Reminds me of the Waltons. I agree, clean it up and drive is 'as is'.

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Posted By: Alberta Phil
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2024 at 9:42am

A great looking truck, Lou. if that was on my farm, it would be my daily driver to the coffee shop in town!!

Posted By: ekjdm14
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2024 at 10:22am

Definitely preserve "as-is", like you say the character and stories are in the "bodges" and farm-fixes and careworn appearance. That resonates much more with me than over-restored and over-polished trailer queens one is scared to drive for fear of marking.

As far as protecting/preserving it, boiled linseed oil is popular but personally I use sunflower oil topside & used engine/gear oil underneath. Not sure if it's better/worse than anything else but it works for me.