The 1979 Ford F-250

[Coloradobus]

Now that my 'puter is healthy again, here is a few of the truck we bought at the Palm Springs Auction Feb 24-25th, 2007

[Coloradobus]

Here we are heading to Las Vegas with Chris driving the truck following. (Vidal Jct, Ca. on the way to Havasu Landing, Ca)

[Coloradobus]

another shot after we bought it

[lewpopp]

On a quiet nite you can hear the Fords rust.

[Coloradobus]

That's what cosmolene or Ziebart is for.

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Coloradobus;That's what cosmolene or Ziebart is for.

Haven't thought of those products for a long time, boy how times change? JIM

[Coloradobus]

Hey Jim,
Plastics, carbon fiber, and aluminum, today's car last longer. But with the vintage stuff, you have to be ever vigilant. (Have magnet in hand will travel.) Bondo in a semi arid or dry climate doesn't fair well when the moisture is sucked out of it.

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Jim, That Ziebart,though I used it didn't do much for me. Put it on a 76 Benz when new and had rust through in 2 years! I actually think it held in the moisture and aggravated the situation. My area is notoriously hard on keeping a rust free vehicle. (ROAD SALT )
Interesting note on the bondo I thought you westerners had it made.


JIM

[Jim Skiff]

Jim & Chris,

I hadn't looked at the images of your truck yet until today. It is very close to a truck I use to own that (with a cap on the back) would qualify as my first camper. I drove it from Maine to New Mexico, on to Arizona, then California, and back to Maine. It was a long ride with many stops and jobs along the way.

I'm going to dig for some images but give me some time.

Anyway that is a sweet looking truck and congratulations on your lastest
aquisition.

Jim