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Before Photos
as it was found in the field in 1990.
| This is
the first time this rare and unusual vehicle is being offered for sale.
As the pictures will show, this was a complete ground up restoration. The
restoration on this vehicle was started in September of 1990 when the body
was located and hauled home.
Pictures 1 through 6 shows how the body looked at a local junk yard in South Bend, Indiana when Lew Palmer first found it. |
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| 1. Looking into the body from the left rear corner. | 2. Drivers side door and side view. |
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| 3. Inside view of the cab from the front. | 4. "U. S. Mail" still somewhat visible above the windshield. |
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| 5. Photo of the floor of the cargo area. | 6. Photo of the floor of the cargo area. |
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| 7. Inside view of the cowl. | 8. Outside view of the cowl. |