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NutmegCT

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OK fellow history buffs ... what's the origin of what's shown in the photos - and ... where is it now?

Junkyard 1 - front left.jpg


Touring - derelict in Montague MI      1980 A.jpg

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Enquiring minds want to know!
 

Gliderman8

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I donโ€™t know where it is now but Iโ€™ll have a sandwich and think about it :encouragement:
 

waltesefalcon

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I know. I cheated, but I know. Back in the day it was pulled by an IH. My first guess was an old Flash Gordon rocket.
 

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I didnโ€™t cheat but I know what it is.
 
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what a great story! Americana at its absolute finest.
 

waltesefalcon

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"IH truck - good connection!"

You know me, I am a sucker for Binders.
 

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Man, and I was wikipedia-ing x-planes. It has a bit of the X-1 in its design.

A bread truck... :smile: Neat story, thanks for sharing!
 
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