bmzero Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 I stumbled across this on Facebook and knew you guys would love it. I don't know the seller at all. I sure wish it was closer. I would love to see it in person. -------------------- https://www.facebook.com/mike.faram.3/posts/1246303158724863 Time capsule Barn Finds 1970 and 1974 Fords with matching House Trailer untouched since 1980....Runs and drives almost perfect condition. Asking price $55,000.00 ea. The 74 has boat in bottom storage compartment with motor included with sale. Serious Inquiries Only Located in DALLAS TX email for viewing or Appt farammike@gmail.com "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted October 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Yes, you read that right. One of them has a boat in the bottom. "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 That was all the way back when Ford owned Cummins. 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 What a time capsule ! Who would have thought that Ford would build something like that. That was the point of time when there was a corporate fuel mileage for the auto makers. 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 That puppy's got some weight in that trailer! Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLghtning Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 That is so cool! Dan (Class of 2017) - 2012 Ram 3500 & 2005 Alpenlite Valhalla 29RK Contact me at rvsolarconsulting.com or Two Wheel Ramblin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 What a time capsule. Amazing. Charlie. Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Thanks for sharing. I especially enjoyed seeing the green bathroom sink, refrigerator, red tile and harvest gold carpet and furniture. The kitchen counter would wake you up faster than a cup of strong black coffee. Brought back a lot of memories . A far cry from your photos, but I was affectionately looking at this early 50's Ford F-350 dually I ran across this past weekend. Many memories here too. Sound body and a good resto project - but I don't need any more old bones to work on. Not too sure if the original 292 V8 would handle what a modern F-350 will though. Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Well, I know where my mother's couch went I'd love to have that with modern running gear. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted October 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I'd love to have that with modern running gear. That's exactly why I want to build my own trailer. Most of the trailers on the market now cater to the masses or they are simply way out of my budget. As in the racing world, often times making something functional and still light weight is very costly. However, with the capacity of the HDT's, it gives me the ability to use some lesser expensive materials to build a higher quality trailer. This vintage setup is good inspiration for my future trailer project. "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 air horns.... 576 V8.... 5+2 ... calf scours green shag ....Lucky!! oh and wagon wheel split rims tube types so you can fix a flat on the side of the road... sell the tub to a collector and haul like 12 bikes under there with a bmzero loader system... or a bump hat ... but the concept.... hmmm "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdonlybob Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 WOW...thanks for sharing... Wold love to take one of those for a couple of weeks ! 1989 Safari Serengeti 34'Towing a 1952 M38A1 Military Willys Past HDT owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Mmmm 5 speed gas burner with two speed rear end. Need earplugs to drive it. 4mpg? Maybe less, semi uses less fuel than a 70s ford single axle farm truck. Should do well with the retro crowd, i better not show to my wife. How does one launch that damned boat? 98 379 with 12.7 DD LG Dodge w/5.9 CTD Chrome habit I’m trying to kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Mmmm 5 speed gas burner with two speed rear end. Need earplugs to drive it. 4mpg? Maybe less, semi uses less fuel than a 70s ford single axle farm truck. Should do well with the retro crowd, i better not show to my wife. How does one launch that damned boat? Maybe just back the trailer down the launch ramp ? Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Maybe just back the trailer down the launch ramp ? Is all that shag carpet indoor/outdoor? 98 379 with 12.7 DD LG Dodge w/5.9 CTD Chrome habit I’m trying to kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Is all that shag carpet indoor/outdoor? Hmm , maybe you wouldn't back it in all that deep ? Or , back up fast and hit the brakes just before you hit water ... That rig must have winch for retrieval . Then again , I suppose they might have had a forklift on a trailer behind the house unit . I wonder if those folks might have had levitation powers . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkennell Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 NO. You guys are not thinking Old School at all. For you to have that sort of rig in 1970....you had a driver....and hired help. My guess is they slid the boat out onto a dolly frame, lifted the motor out and set it in by hand, and then basically hand launched it. Quite possible the actual owner of these rigs never drove the truck at all. They would arrive in the Limo after everything had been set up. Be very interesting to know who originally commissioned these. CAMELOT was the Kennedy's place...but that would have been in the 60's. No camper at present. Way too many farm machines to maintain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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