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57 would have been in the "fridge" era body style, which would have that high square fender opening front and back where this red one has the tear drop front fender and the high square back fender opening. This was pretty common into the early/mid 60's to see trucks with the old style bed sides and the "newer" style cab and front fenders.

That red truck is in the 61-63 range. You will see them in the 61-63 range with tear drop fender arches front and rear, and also a mix of fender styles like this one has.

The bed on this one is the style they had in 57-60.

By 64 it seems like they had used up all the old box sides and they went with a new low cut rear wheel arch on fleetsides.

Could your 231 4 banger have been maybe a 223 6 banger?

the "mileage maker 6"?

Ford trucks have always been known for their outstanding fuel economy.

coffee out my nose.... on my birthday... thanks!

lol!




(4th birthday this week)

Like this?

57's the first year of the "fridge" body style, first year for the "style side" bed, first year 4WD was offered from the factory although Ford farmed the conversion out, and the only year the "fridge" came with single headlights.
The original "High Boy".



Don't ask me how I know all this mundane trivia.

And those 6 cylinder engines were also found in Farm Fresh milk trucks and 62 Ford Country Sedans.

The milk trucks has a governor on them and when removed and installed in the station wagon would haul the mail down the highway,while skipping school,going to the river.

Man good times in the chick machine.

And it would get to 95 easy.

Yep, just like that.

A young guy not far from me has a 2wd sort bed fridge for sale. $2200 asking price, runs and drives, Y block V8... lots to work with, I think it's a 59.

I'm very tempted by it....

thinking crown vic alum crossmember swap, 4 link rear... bigger power....

I need some money for all these ideas, lol.

This one actually has the 223 (single barrel with glass bowl and all)and a granny 4sd.
It was the cheap (farm equipment) model with a painted grill but the guy I got it from put the chrome V-8 grill in it.
It tops out at about 60 with a good tail wind.

Funny how things have changed over the years. The only option this one had is a heater. No radio,,, not even a hole in the dash where one might go,,, but a cigarette lighter was standard equipment.

Priorities.

Lol

I have a running 223 in a 4 door 64 galaxie. Neat little engines.

BTW,,,, those factory mirrors (in decent shape) are a bitch to find.
I'm still looking for one.

Another oddity,,,, only one door is keyed. The passenger side.

This M-F'r is gonna be straight!

I mean its so level.... Flatter than a diet Pepsi.

Son of a, now that's flat!

That will look awesome with some slick black!

Looks good Dave. Keep it coming!

Is that five birthdays in a row Dave. You're going to pass me!!!!

I think its only 4 in a row, so far....

That old 4x4 is the best FieldGrade. Every time you post pics it has me drooling.

Happy Easter everybody!

Some folks are coloring eggs today, I'm coloring a truck box and a tailgate!

Holly, ... more black d make it invisible.

That is even prettier than the other 3 cars. And it's not even done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If da kid shows up to pick up his prom date in that snarlin', classic, pristine F250, he's gonna need a rubber.

I'd buy him a 3 pack just to be on the safe side.