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Flatties were used for everything!

1K views 8 replies 8 participants last post by  Dave Kerwin 
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#5 · (Edited)
Um that is normal. They were primarily sold as tractors back then.

It's the HUGE front end loaders and Zamboni conversions that surprise me, these were only rated as 1/4 ton trucks remember. If you ever see a STOCK flatty, look at the frame - they are tiny. My early 5 frame under MY flatty is twice as heavy duty.

For instance this loader... who would have thought the damn thing would survive until 2008 with a contraption like this. (this is an EARLY 1945 jeep)





I would expect to see this stuff...

Sickle mower and saw....



 
#8 ·
Yeah and my PTO still works! Looking for a brush hog and/or capstan winch some day. It's back home this winter new wiring harness and some brake and body work should get done before spring.
 
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