History 1940 Ford old custom pickup does anyone know who built it

Does anyone know the history of this old custom 1940 Ford pickup, it appears to have been built in the early 1960's, it has a tilt front end and powered by a buick nailhead, it is from the North West.

 

Washington , Oregon ? looks like a Oregon lic. plate on the floor.... Maybe Russ Meeks , maybe some of the ole NW area car guys may remember it...Before my time.. sorry can't help... but BTT for you... I'm sure someone will know about... what are the plans for it... ?

 

Michael, you sure have a gift for finding cool stuff.

Teach me.

Rich

 

There is an extended family of orchard owners in the Milton-Freewater Or area by the name on the trailer. That may be a clue as to what part of the PNW the truck is from.

I posted one of the photos on the PNW rods and customs FB page asking if anyone remembered it and some of those guys know every custom that was shown in the past 50+ years in the North West.

 

I dig the urinal style dash

 

The rear end is very tastefully done.... Notice I didn't mention the front. VERY cool old truck!

 

i think it maybe came out of lewiston think it was early 60's i'll see if i can find the magizine it was in.....Dave

 

i found it! did come out of lewiston i will try to get it scaned and posted tonight, will be late as i am painting a car tonite...Dave

 

here you go

 

Frank Guise built it in Post Falls, ID in 1963. It went to Lewiston when Frank traded it for a 59 or 60 Impala in the late 60's. The guy you got it from bought it 10-15 years ago from the guy Frank traded it to.


BTW, I'm the one that turned you onto it on IG

 

this picture was taken at seattle car show the mag is jan 1964 car craft....Dave

 

The Power of The HAMB !

 

Thanks for the info.

 

Looks like it's listed on ebay. Cool old truck

 

Here's the scan that redroaddog posted...