Jim's Misc Photos of Classic Trucks |
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This is a collection of original photos taken by Jim during his years of collecting and restoring classic autos. All photos are the exclusive property of Jims59.com. They may not be used on any other website or publication without written permission of the photographer. You are welcome to download images for personal use. Jim is a connoisseur of fine craftsmanship and he considers photos taken at auto shows to be within the public domain. When Jim features a specific automobile on this website, it is viewed as a compliment. A compliment to the quality of the restoration and the skills of it's owner-builder-restorer. If your automobile is shown on this website, and you would like additional information posted to the narrative, or for some reason you would like the image(s) removed, please contact us via the email link on this site and the changes, or photo removal will be done immediately. Click the photos for an expanded view of each.
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Due to corrosion, most of these are long gone from the midwest. This 1971 Toyota HILUX truck is a superb example. |
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Model A truck with camper. It reminded Jim of "The Grapes of Wrath" Rochester Indiana, 11 October 2008 |
Garry Evans, Fairland Indiana 1959 Apache 32 2008 Lafayette Indiana "Hot Summer Nights" auto show |
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2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. Another V8 FORD leaves the starting line for a run at the hill. Even the bigger trucks enter the competition. Some of them are pretty fast! |
Photos from the 2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. Once again, NEWPORT was an absolute blast! These V8 Fords really run! PERFECT WEATHER Jim's NEWPORT INDIANA HILL CLIMB page Click on photo to enlarge. |
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2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. Another V8 FORD |
2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. This one reminds Jim of Mr. Hainey. 1960s Green Acres TV show "Mister Douglas, have I got a deal for you!" |
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2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. Black was a popular color... For a while, it was the only color. |
2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. |
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2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. Fresh from the Chicken Coop |
2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show..
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2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. This one personifies the term "Barn Find" |
2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. Still haulin' straw |
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2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. Cute little unit |
2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. |
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2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. Mmmmmmmmm. This one is super nice! |
1935 International A unique street rod from Benton County Indiana. Small block Chevy powered, superb craftsmanship. "Rare Vintage Tin" is not the word! The HOG JOG, Flora Indiana June 2006 Click on photo to enlarge. |
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Photo from the Rensselaer Indiana auto show. July 2006
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1970 Chevrolet C-10 Jim owned this 53,000 mile original paint survivor for two years. A googler talked him out of it in April 2007. |
1948 Chevrolet Illiana Antique Automobile Club, Danville Illinois Fall show 2007 |
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1954 Chevrolet Illiana Antique Automobile Club, Danville Illinois Fall show 2007 |
The Lafayette Indiana Hot summer nights annual auto show. Sponsored by the Lafayette Kroozers Car club. July 28th 2007
NICE RESTORATION, A REAL HEAD TURNER. Click here for an additional image of this truck Click on photo to enlarge. |
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The HOG JOG, Flora Indiana June 2006 Click on photo to enlarge. |
The Rochester Indiana Chili cook-off and red-hot car show October 2005
This is a serious toy hauler! Won the "mayor's Choice award" Click on photo to enlarge. |
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Photo from the 2006 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. Another exquisite restoration! Jim's not much of a Ford man, but sometimes one just jumps out... This one has character.. "Three on the tree" and probably a six cylinder. SPOTLESS! NEWPORT INDIANA HILL CLIMB link Click on photo to enlarge. |
Illiana Antique Automobile Club, Danville Illinois Fall show 2007 This is a cool one. Complete with barn dust, straw bales, and chickens for your enjoyment! See the real live chickens close-up, click here* *No animals were harmed at this car show |
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The Rochester Indiana Chili cook-off and red-hot car show October 2005
This one is sweet, is powered by a 289 V8 and is the pride and joy of the owner. Click here for another view of this one Click on photo to enlarge. |
The Francesville Indiana Fall Festival Auto Show 2007 |
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Photo from the 2005 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. One of the best auto festivals in the midwest. Check out the link below for more information! If you haven't seen this event, you don't know what you are missing! 20 miles North of Terre Haute. Click here for close-up engine view NEWPORT INDIANA HILL CLIMB link Click on photo to enlarge. |
The Rochester Indiana Chili cook-off and red-hot car show October 2005
UNREAL RESTORATION! THIS ONE IS SPOTLESS! Click on photo to enlarge. |
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The Rochester Indiana Chili cook-off and red-hot car show October 2005
You've just gotta love those low mile barn find original paint sweeties. This one is originally from the Dakotas Click on photo to enlarge. |
The Rochester Indiana Chili cook-off and red-hot car show October 2005
You've just gotta love those CAMEOS! Click on photo to enlarge. |
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Photo from the Rensselaer Indiana auto show. July 2006 Click on photo to enlarge. |