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  1. dougco1

    1943 Federal dump truck

    This truck has a gas motor that burns 70 octane min.
  2. dougco1

    1943 Federal dump truck

    I finally got some photos of the Federal 2-G Dump truck
  3. dougco1

    1943 Federal dump truck

    I still plan on getting a few photos if they still have it for sale. I haven't been by that way since the beginning of winter and the wife is giving me a little resistance. She wants her new kitchen first but she did say I can paint it green.
  4. dougco1

    1943 Federal dump truck

    Nice luggage rack; I would buy that one if was green. What is it?
  5. dougco1

    1943 Federal dump truck

    Thanks for the link Steve. I researched it last knight and ran across that same photo. That is the same truck but the one I'm looking at is green with a lot of painted duck tape holding the windshield s in place.
  6. dougco1

    1943 Federal dump truck

    Thanks for the welcome. The green bug started with a "chance" purchase of a 86 M-1009. I bought it back in 2011 for a beater and daily driver but went too far with it to use as a beater. Added a few extras including antennas, mounts with brush guards, jerry can, body work and plenty of...
  7. dougco1

    1943 Federal dump truck

    Give me a break, I'm still new at this. Ill try to snap a few photos this week if the snow doesn't cover it up first. Besides I don't own it yet and I don't want the price to rise if I show to much interest. The owner says it runs. I saw a lawnmower gas can hooked to the carb with a rubber hose...
  8. dougco1

    1943 Federal dump truck

    I have a chance to purchase a 1943 Federal dump truck in what I think is in restorable condition (model 2-G 2 1/2 ton). I wonder if any one knows the ins & outs of this truck. I am worried that parts may be hard if not imposable to find, making this a costly restoration vs. finished value. Any...
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