1957 Ford garbage truck

[leafsprings]

Inspired by Warren D's  build, I decided to convert this '57 Ford Custom Cab into a refuse hauler. The  packer body actually is a good fit for a lighter duty 1 - 1 1/2 ton truck. Details: Monogram garbage truck,  frame,  fuel tanks and 5 speed trans from Dodge L 700,  aftermarket resin cab and wheels,  rear fenders modified from White Freightliner splash guards,  period  correct Ford crest tail lights from Revell '56 F 100 and 272 V8 from a parted out first gear '56 F 100.

Edited April 21, 2019 by leafsprings

[TECHMAN]

Now that's cool!!!  Complete with the old Y-block!!!

DJ

[Ace-Garageguy]

I've never lusted after a garbage truck before. WAY cool.  

[the goon]

Cool. I can almost smell it .

 

Mark

[Vince66]

Like this mini Pew pew pew  can truck. 

Edited April 21, 2019 by NothingAsFineAsaW9

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Very nice work! Very original! Looks great!

[redneckrigger]

Very cool build...............brings back memories from when I was a kid.

[Warren D]

Looks good.  Glad I could provide the inspiration.

[Pete68]

Cool looking truck you did a great job

[Dominik]

On ‎23‎.‎04‎.‎2019 at 3:23 PM, Pete68 said:

Cool looking truck you did a great job

x2. love it!

[Dutzie]

I think this is a really cool build! Nice work.

[slusher]

Very nice!

[ChrisR]

NICE!