old sap hauler

[wally]

among other duties, i use my '48 to collect/haul sap during the sugar season. low-geared, but plenty of carrying capacity.

from 2013
https://s19.postimg.org/rdaockbzn/P3270001.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/cmkhsdx9v/P3270003.jpg

from 2017
https://s19.postimg.org/eei21160j/P4030023.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/otstnoskz/P4030027.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/atm6ht1gz/P4030022.jpg

[Sugarmaker]

Nice old Dodge! Thanks for sharing the pictures!
Regards,
Chris

[wally]

pic of the "run" yesterday. 3/4" main shown, 100% gravity tube system, 98 taps. solid stream.

https://s19.postimg.org/40qeza01f/P4030030.jpg

[madmapler]

That's a truck built for work. Looks like it's in great shape. I see a truck like that and I wonder what kind of stories it could tell.

[wally]

it's decent enough. mostly original sheetmetal. some patchwork done prior to my ownership. i use it year round. oil it for winter use. i put about 500 to 800 miles per year on it. it's a gas pig; gets 7 mpg at best. more often about 5 mpg. but for a total expenditure less than $5K, i did alright.

[Woodsrover]

Nice truck! Looks like it has corner windows too. Fancy!

[wally]

it does. twin sun visors, too. and arm rests.

[Ghs57]

When I was a kid my older brother had a '48 Dodge for his construction business. We used to ride in the back. Probably not the greatest idea, but we sure had fun.

[Sunnyacres]

It's nice to see someone use their old classic truck instead of collect dust.

[BAP]

Nice looking truck and I like seeing it being used. I use my old Farmall H because I like using old iron.

[wally]

i use it for a few other things, too...

https://s19.postimg.org/dm3ejxddf/P1090004.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/72rark1pv/P1290018.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/q5aoehcqb/P1290020.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/5w9z0ye5v/P1120006.jpg

[wmick]

i use it for a few other things, too...


Cool! --- Curious what you use the ice for?

[wally]

to fill the ice house. local farm museum, they use it in the summer.

[wmick]

to fill the ice house. local farm museum, they use it in the summer.
Looks like a fun day... Lots of people out to help..