Does anyone know the back story or current owner of this truck? Picture by Tom T from the "Round-up". As an 11 yr. old kid in August of 1962 I marveled at the craftsmanship it took to turn a '37 Ford Sedan into this beautiful custom truck when I saw it in R&C. Now I see that the truck miraculously survives. Wow, when so many customs from that era were lost to time and/or crushers it's a joy to see this one again in all of its' glory. Kudos to whoever the current owner is for keeping it alive........Don.
Apparently the truck had a 1957 Lincoln 368 ci when built. Wonder if it still does. Did anyone at the LSRU talk with the owner?
Really cool old custom although it would appear there was considerable indecision when originally painted. Good on the current owner to resist changing it at this point Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I wouldn't dream of painting anything like that today, but it fits the era very well. Cool old custom truck.
The awe and splendor of that truck is hidden without the shared feature. Gotta admit, with that single pic I was less than stoked. Now, seeing how 'engineered' it is, wow. Still don't like the paint but mamma did so I'll give it a p*** there. Ok, wow again...
Wow, good eye spotting that from the LSRU Don. Obviously that truck did stick in your mind all theses years. I'll 3rd or 4th the paint scheme, but it must have been right for its day. Great do***entation on that truck, glad it survives to this day.
Yeah, I surely get what everyone is saying about the paint. It certainly wouldn't be my choice if I were fortunate enough to be the owner. That said, I guess it worked in 1962 and it may be part of the reason its' image was locked away somewhere in my brain.
Another one here not attracted to the paint but the engineering is A+. The shortened frame swap screams dedication to this project over 50 years ago using the available tools of the era. Most impressive in my opinion.
Great looking truck with IMO an awful paint scheme. Pretty cool though that the current owner stuck with the original colour scheme don't think I could have done it.
Some later history..... http://www.californiacl***ix.com/archive/40_FoMoCo_c367.html and this.... http://www.rmsothebys.com/ac15/the-andrews-collection/lots/1937-ford-pickup-custom/1071943
I remember seeing it in the magazine and probably still have that issue or what's left of it in the shed. I'd agree not everyone's favorite paint scheme but one that flat sticks in a guys mind all these years. It's one of those rigs that I am glad to see that no one decided to "update" or "make their own" too.
I saw it at GG’s Texas Motor Speedway event a few years ago. As I remember it remains as originally built.
Thanks for the bump. I'm one of those that missed it before. I've got stacks of old Hot Rod mags from the early '60s but I sure don't remember seeing this cover before. But mainly I'm kind of a Pete Robinson junkie and really curious as to what that "Four Seconds To Go" article is about. That P/U isn't perfect in my eyes but it would still be a stunner to see in person today. A well thought out design, lots of great details and excellent craftsmanship. This truck is eye-candy from bumper to bumper.
it was hand built by a guy and his wife w/ car parts mixed w/ trk--won the roadster show cl*** it was in--had been used as a daily trk by the guy
There was a more recent write up on that truck. About 2 or 3 years ago it was offered for sale at Me*** auction in Harrisburg PA. It did not meet reserve. I do not remember the high bid. The article appeared before the truck was at the auction. It may have been on here.
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