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Sunday, February 22, 2009

We bought an ugly truck :) YAY!

The car we were driving wasn't safe and scared the hell out of me every time I got in it. To the point of panic attack.

Yesterday we bought this:
















1985 Ford F350 with a full back seat and it's a dually.

It has been sitting for a long time but there was nothing wrong with it when it was parked. They freshened it all up but it needs a few minor tweaks still. Windshield wipers, stuff like that.



This End. Needs a good bath and a new coat of paint. It has tinted windows














and That End. It also needs some seals around the windows, there is a minor leak around the newly replaced windshield.














The Loading End. You can see the seat covers are just rotted from sitting in the sun. Other than that the upholstery is old and ugly but usable and not half bad.













Missing tail gate. This is an old, ugly truck.

The Front Tire















Some folks think one gas tank is enough.















We play it safe with two.















Fake wood panel and a bright red interior

















An ashtray that came with complimentary cigarette butts and novelty lighter















A cassette deck that doesn't work but comes with a Journey tape.














It's not even one of the "good" ones.

Seats 6!















Say it with me... "Wing window". I bet some of you don't know what one of those is














Who can tell me what that peg on the floor is for?

















Yeah. A pick up truck. I feel like I really belong here now.

Dammit. But at least we can haul stuff now. I can't wait to get a dining room table... :)

5 comments:

  1. Wow. That is a seriously ugly truck and so huge! In the end, I guess it's better than driving an unsafe car around.

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  2. i know! i know what that peg on the floor is for!! thats the HI BEAM SWITCH!!! now, thats my kind o'truck!! thats a keeper!! and with the complimentary ciggy butts AND novelty lighter, thats an added extra bonus!! wheee!! congrats to yous guys on this fine purchase of a great american made motor vehicle! May it runs long and keeps you in the pink!! yay!!

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  3. Yep. I think we got a good one. I can't wait to put a bit GO VEGAN!! sticker on it and ride around klamtucky, hehe.

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  4. I don't think it's ugly at all. It's a classic that looks well used, and ready to be used some more. Nice and practical, that's my kinda car. Hope she does well for you.

    Oh and I'm glad the boy came home. Hahahaha!

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  5. Wow! I haven't see a dimmer/high beam switch like that since my old '69 Chevy Nova!

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