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Old 02-08-12, 12:15
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This area would have to be one of the few places on the planet where a vehicle could sit unmolested for almost 60 years. I don't think that could happen even in the remotest parts of Australia.

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Old 02-08-12, 19:45
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Sat outside since the mid 50s and almost rust free ? dont you boys get any rain over there ?
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Old 02-08-12, 22:35
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Very nice. Good job on saving this one guys! Dave, good luck with it; lots of nice bits there....even the three switched next to the gauge cluster and the knob for the vent-control!

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Old 03-08-12, 03:21
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Sat outside since the mid 50s and almost rust free ? don't you boys get any rain over there ?
You can see there are no trees in the pictures for a reason. That is because grass is about the only thing able to stand in the wind. Some of the coulees get heavy brush because that is where the snow accumulates. Sometimes the dark back side of a windswept hill will have black brush growing like the bristles on a dog's back, because the snow isn't melted off to fast by the sun. The farmers seed where the soil will grow plants, or fence and graze the rest.

When I first moved to the Prairies the wind was the first thing I noticed. There is a famous W.O. Mitchell book calle, Who has seen the wind? After a while, you don't notice it.
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Old 03-08-12, 03:30
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This area would have to be one of the few places on the planet where a vehicle could sit unmolested for almost 60 years. I don't think that could happen even in the remotest parts of Australia.

David
Like has been posted, Prairie people have a strong respect for each other's fields. If the truck is invisible from a travelled road, there is no reason for anyone to go onto another man's land. Kids learn about field care in school, because vehicle tracks never go away in some soils. And, some people are also good shots .... It happens.

Hunters are expected to park and walk, or stay on the posted road allowance. It doesn't always happen, but those are the rules. Trespass is taken seriously; a provincial Cabinet Minister was convicted of being on posted land (during hunting season, on the complaint of a very partisan local who HATED the ruling party, and the politician was locally very unpopular).
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Old 04-08-12, 03:52
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You guys say it must be so dry around here, but in only 72 years exposed to the elements the wood at the top of the windshield rotted away and let the wind blow the roof off. And heck, we very seldom get over 100 mph winds around here!!
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Old 04-08-12, 05:04
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The first CMP I restored was a cab 11 Ford from the South West corner of Manitoba. Same deal, the metal was in fantastic shape, but the wood had almost completely disappeared.
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Old 11-08-12, 03:10
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Well after a catch like that you better keep us posted to how things are going with that great truck. I would rather have trees, but the long bare hills of the south-west of Sask. does have it's own beauty. Just not in winter when the wind is howling at you. There are lots of treasures like that hidden all over the place. I'm trying to track down some trucks in my area, but the wet weather here has kept me on the roads. Keep trucking!
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Old 11-08-12, 03:25
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By the way, Hutterites immigrated from Austria, Germany, and other central European countries to escape persecution. They set up Colonies, or more or less cooperative group home settings. They mainly farm but do have other businesses (woodworking, metal fab, boiler making, trailer making etc..) They speak low German for the most part but are taught English in school. They do not pay taxes as are a religious group (not a cult). They have modernized whereas the Amish have not. They are a great source of fresh produce, if you live near them and befriend them. The Amish have kept many of the old skills, and still transport via horse and buggy. For this reason an Amish colony nearby is a great find for anybody needing a wheelright to rebuild a wagon etc, or even old vehicle wheels. I have not had much to do with the Amish, but certainly have spent a bit of time on Hutterite colonies. They make a great dandelion wine. The only thing a danelion is good for.
P.S I realized I spelled Wainwright wrong on my "Signature" and have now corrected it. Take care Ewen
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Old 06-10-12, 00:47
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I went and hauled it home today. Pictures are on my latest acquisition page.
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