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two mile

12-08-2006 17:22:42

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Trying to make a decision about the future of our '66 F-600 grain truck. 64,000 actual miles, Great torque. Newer brakes. Mechanically sound accept for a few leaks. Cosmetically past due for some attention. Lots of cab rust, oxidized paint, deteriorating wood side boards and wiring etc. The concern is if we start in fixing things up, where will we draw the line as to how far to go. Will we get more into the old gal than she'll ever be worth? How many other age gremlins are just around the corner.

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old art

12-15-2006 15:48:50

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Re: old grain truck in reply to two mile, 12-08-2006 17:22:42

you might look for a good used cab froma f150 up will fit i think the dash is diffrent andthe front you use your old ones look em over close you will see what i mean. done it back anumber of years ago good luck.

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NE IA Dave

12-13-2006 19:46:16

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Re: old grain truck in reply to two mile, 12-08-2006 17:22:42

I have no idea where you live, so don't know if it would be a consideration for you.

I am on a local red neck fire department, and we are about to get rid of a 1975 C60 Chev w/ 427. I'm thinking 13 thousand miles-but not sure. I have no way of knowing how and when the city fathers will get rid of it, but so far we were thinking probably less than a thousand would be good money. Please understand my voice will not be heard when getting rid of it. NE IA Dave

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Greasey Hand

04-09-2007 14:32:11

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Re: old grain truck in reply to NE IA Dave, 12-13-2006 19:46:16

call me when they want to get rid of it.
I need it. 320 275 2425

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two mile

12-13-2006 21:05:26

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Re: old grain truck in reply to NE IA Dave, 12-13-2006 19:46:16

We live near Lima, Oh. Iowa is probably a bit far, but not out of the question. Would this truck be just the chassis, or would it include other equipment? I used to be on our local dept. and whenever a truck was sold there always seemed to be plenty of interest. Write down my e-mail so you can let me know when this comes up.

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daves40acre

12-10-2006 06:19:36

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Re: old grain truck in reply to two mile, 12-08-2006 17:22:42

I am in the same boat sort of, I have a 1978 ford f600 L6 with 3 stage ram dump grain box. Master cylinder needs replace, front tires bald, loose steering some rust, it runs good drives ok , I bought for 1000. to move hay (holds 100bales) and haul gravel. Not sure if it would pass inspection that it is the hang up even if I fixed the master cylinder and bald tires tried to sell it for 600. not a bite I guess I will fix it so it is safe to drive but run once in a while I just hate to pay for reg when it sits most of the time, I guess you really need to evaulate your situation how much will I use it do I have the money to but some thing really decent will it be easy to get the parts to fix this thing up verses replacement truck?

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two mile

12-09-2006 18:53:58

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Re: old grain truck in reply to two mile, 12-08-2006 17:22:42

I agree with the handy part. Using a truck at harvest is quite a bit faster than the tractor and wagons. We are fortunate to have a semi with a grain hopper, Just can't use this in every situation. Also, can't get my Dad past his fear of being able to shift the darn thing (You either get how a 9 speed works, or you don't. He'll move her in 1st gear or reverse only.) Still goes back to what is the best thing to do with the old Ford.

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Grampy

12-09-2006 20:06:50

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Re: old grain truck in reply to two mile, 12-09-2006 18:53:58

In my part of the world, old farm trucks sell for more than I think they are worth. Saw two chevy's sell at auction for over 6K each. Both in good condition, late 70's, C60's. Price of a new one is plum scary. Depends too on weather you do your own work. I do, so parts/materials is my big consideration. If you have to hire out labor too, maybe the old truck is'nt worth it. Ours perform a job for us that would be hard to do with anything else. So we put some money into them when needed. Ken

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J Heitkemper

03-06-2007 18:08:27

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Re: old grain truck in reply to Grampy, 12-09-2006 20:06:50

Just Discovered this Site ...We Have a 58 Chevy C-60 , 283, tranny 4 and 2 sp axle. with grain tite bed and hoist ,, The truck shows age , but is sound ,, Do you anyone looking for their Uncles long lost Truck ? Drop me a line , Thanx JIm

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J Heitkemper

03-06-2007 18:06:34

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J Heitkemper

03-06-2007 18:04:13

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Grampy

12-09-2006 18:24:18

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Re: old grain truck in reply to two mile, 12-08-2006 17:22:42

We tried a dump trailer once,( 300 bushel ), wasn"t happy with it. We have a 70 Ford 600 and a 78 Chev. C60, use them for drill fill and harvest. we keep the Chev in road worthy condition so it can go to town when needed. The Ford never leaves home, so we just do enough maint on it to keep it safe to drive. Hard to beat these old tucks unless your operation is big enough to justify some big grain carts or maybe a semi. As long as i can get parts, I"ll keep them running. Ken

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old

12-08-2006 17:51:44

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Re: old grain truck in reply to two mile, 12-08-2006 17:22:42

I know how you feel. We have a 1965 ford 1 ton with factory dump bed and it has 80,000 on it. The king pins are bad and the brakes don't work any more. Bad master cylinder. King pins are over $150 for each side so all I do is keep it running to use around the farm.

Hobby farm

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twomile

12-08-2006 18:35:36

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Re: old grain truck in reply to old, 12-08-2006 17:51:44

When we bought this truck, it was used to haul everything to town. (Too much salt exposure in those winter months) Now we use it mainly during harvest. Occasionally a couple loads of stone, dirt or scrap. Insurance and tags add up. Just wonder if we should just replace it with a good hydraulic dump bed wagon/trailer?. A lot figures into the equation. Just keep the comments coming.

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hfi farms

12-08-2006 19:52:16

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Re: old grain truck in reply to twomile, 12-08-2006 18:35:36

we replaced a 66 ih grain truck with a goose neck dump trailer and get along good except for the fact that you have to unhook to drive to town or for parts. we are currently fixing the frame on a 77 gmc and putting on a new bed after the cylinder broke and it came down too fast. although my 98 cummins has enough power for 400 bushels i feel much safer hauling a big load in a big truck. just my thought's

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