71 years later -- 1951 F1 3000 pounds, 2022 Maverick 3674 pounds.

Leroy · Oct 17, 2022

I know the 51 is 3000 pounds because when I licensed it in CA, I had to get it weighed. Rancher is 2370 pounds. How many toy trucks do we need?

Ford Maverick 71 years later -- 1951 F1 3000 pounds, 2022 Maverick 3674 pounds. IMG_0010

Ford Maverick 71 years later -- 1951 F1 3000 pounds, 2022 Maverick 3674 pounds. IMG_0165.JPG

Ford Maverick 71 years later -- 1951 F1 3000 pounds, 2022 Maverick 3674 pounds. IMG_0168.JPG

Ford Maverick 71 years later -- 1951 F1 3000 pounds, 2022 Maverick 3674 pounds. IMG_0174.JPG

IronHammer · Oct 17, 2022

That’s really really cool. Nice trucks! Thanks for sharing!

pndwind · Oct 17, 2022

Beautiful!

Clarkdonbran · Oct 17, 2022

12. Oh, it was rhetorical. I need to see the red in person. Looks great!

Maverickman74 · Oct 17, 2022

I honestly cant fathom why you bought a Maverick. Must have just had money burning a hole in your pocket or something. Seems like you already got all the truck you will ever need.

Leroy · Oct 17, 2022

Maverickman74 said:
I honestly cant fathom why you bought a Maverick. Must have just had money burning a hole in your pocket or something. Seems like you already got all the truck you will ever need.

51 is too pretty and just for parades, Ranchero is claimed by my son as soon as he sends the cash.

Maverickman74 · Oct 17, 2022

Leroy said:
51 is too pretty and just for parades, Ranchero is claimed by my son as soon as he sends the cash.

Yeah I cant do "too pretty". If got the money once to build it up and restore, you will probably be able to again after it needs it from 15 to 30 years of hard work and play. Also I knew a guy, he isnt around anymore, but he had 2 of them one for him one for his wife. They only took em to shows. After she passed here never went anywhere again and after he did they were just divided up with the rest of his collection between his kin. If I were to be left a classic I would prefer to know it had some exciting life outside of 30 miles a year. You only live once!

MM Mav · Oct 17, 2022

@Leroy
Me we needs one toy truck. You we are very fortunate to have 3 beautiful toy trucks!

Rivers90 · Oct 17, 2022

That 51 is an awesome classic.
Thanks for sharing.

Leroy · Oct 17, 2022

Maverickman74 said:
Yeah I cant do "too pretty". If got the money once to build it up and restore, you will probably be able to again after it needs it from 15 to 30 years of hard work and play. Also I knew a guy, he isnt around anymore, but he had 2 of them one for him one for his wife. They only took em to shows. After she passed here never went anywhere again and after he did they were just divided up with the rest of his collection between his kin. If I were to be left a classic I would prefer to know it had some exciting life outside of 30 miles a year. You only live once!

The Rancher is the worker, It hauls the lumber, car parts and trips to the dump, A couple of years ago, my son and I drove up about 100 miles in Northern CA on a 100 Degree day and picked up a Hi performance 5.0 with 5 speed and hauled it home. She never missed a beat, No AC. We were hot, but the Ranchero was fine. She does work.

The 51 is mostly original and was really designed for 40 miles an hour. It has a 5 speed, but you would not want to go faster than 60 miles an hour. It was a labor of love to restore and we do cruise with it. I do love a parade.

Ford Maverick 71 years later -- 1951 F1 3000 pounds, 2022 Maverick 3674 pounds. IMG_0100

Maverickman74 · Oct 18, 2022

Leroy said:
The Rancher is the worker, It hauls the lumber, car parts and trips to the dump, A couple of years ago, my son and I drove up about 100 miles in Northern CA on a 100 Degree day and picked up a Hi performance 5.0 with 5 speed and hauled it home. She never missed a beat, No AC. We were hot, but the Ranchero was fine. She does work.

The 51 is mostly original and was really designed for 40 miles an hour. It has a 5 speed, but you would not want to go faster than 60 miles an hour. It was a labor of love to restore and we do cruise with it. I do love a parade.

As long as it sees the road every once in a while. Though I would probably be tempted to put some Offy heads and a blower on that flathead and see if I could get it up to 90! But I do get it. Keep em rolling!

Guv · Oct 18, 2022

Beautiful trucks, my Dad had a 65 Ranchero that he bought from a local roundy round race track legend. He had removed the 225 hp 289 and replaced it with a K Code 289 HiPo. I was a about 10 and used to get a nut every time I rode in that little Ranchero, Bad Ass!!

2cafn8d · Oct 18, 2022

Gorgeous 51! My dad had one for decades. I always wanted that truck.

Thanks for sharing!

NJ Pinelands · Oct 18, 2022

You need to get one of these too—

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Onceforall · Oct 18, 2022

love the old trucks. Mine a '66 Econoline pickup, about 2800lbs with the 240 inline six.

Problem with those old light weight trucks, they get real squirrely over 60mph. Suspension/brakes/gearing all limiting. Yea, a maverick for sure a nice and safe truck for the highway.

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