Monday, August 25, 2008

Old Red Truck/ Ruby Tuesday

I love this old red truck. During most of the warm weather, it's a lawn ornament it sits on the lawn beside the owner's driveway. It disappears in winter, I assume to hide in the garage from snow and ice. But during the two parades held annually in Mount Albert (Santa Claus and Sports Day parades), it's out and about in style.
Want to peek inside? Eek! How do you drive this thing?



To celebrate Ruby Tuesday, why not visit Mary, The Teach ?
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35 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 25, 2008 at 9:25 PM

    That is a fabulous old red truck! I like it too...

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  2. LeoraAugust 25, 2008 at 9:31 PM

    Looks like it would be fun to climb in and about. But I wouldn't care to drive it. Great Ruby Tuesday pics.

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  3. judi/GmjAugust 25, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    Funny, what is the oil can on the floor board for I wonder? Nice and red!!

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  4. dotAugust 25, 2008 at 9:40 PM

    That's a neat old truck. I'd love to see it in the parade!

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  5. RalphAugust 25, 2008 at 9:59 PM

    it's probably a bear of a vehicle to drive, we all need power steering and automatics these days...you had to really work to DRIVE this thing.

    Maybe it has found its niche as a lawn ornament!

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  6. JanetAugust 25, 2008 at 11:07 PM

    A neat relic to have, and it works!

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  7. Mimi LenoxAugust 25, 2008 at 11:26 PM

    I love the truck!

    My Ruby Tuesday is Ruby Tuesday and Baby Boy Lost

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  8. yogesaAugust 26, 2008 at 12:23 AM

    nice shot !

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  9. GattinaAugust 26, 2008 at 1:48 AM

    That's nice ! a red truck !

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  10. CarlettaAugust 26, 2008 at 2:09 AM

    Very vintage find! I'm sure it is garaged in winter to protect it from the elements.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 26, 2008 at 2:42 AM

    What great red!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 26, 2008 at 3:09 AM

    WOW! That's a nice RED Truck!

    Mine's up if you got a chance, HERE!

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  13. LaraAugust 26, 2008 at 5:52 AM

    what an interesting post! I really like these old trucks!

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  14. EG CameraGirlAugust 26, 2008 at 7:24 AM

    Dot, If I'm around for the Santa Claus Parade, I'll try to capture it with m camera. '-)

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  15. me ann my cameraAugust 26, 2008 at 8:39 AM

    This is old! I love the old wheels on it. Great choice for sharing red today.

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  16. LindaAugust 26, 2008 at 8:47 AM

    Love this old truck!

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  17. ShammickiteAugust 26, 2008 at 9:20 AM

    I'd love to put-put around in that red truck! I wonder how fast it goes?

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  18. ellen b.August 26, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    Hi, just thought I'd come back to let you know that Disneyland in Anaheim California is referred to as "the happiest place on earth"
    Have a great Tuesday...

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  19. AnonymousAugust 26, 2008 at 10:34 AM

    It looks something like a Model-T truck.

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  20. DarlaAugust 26, 2008 at 10:35 AM

    What a great truck! Like one of the other posters, I noticed the oil can and wondered about it. Maybe it was often needed and someone wanted it to be handy.

    Darla

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  21. BarbAugust 26, 2008 at 11:03 AM

    I can tell you that this is going to be my favorite RT this week! Marvelous truck! I miss my own lttle red truck!

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  22. sonia a. mascaroAugust 26, 2008 at 11:34 AM

    I also like this old red truck! Just amazing!

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  23. Rambling WoodsAugust 26, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    I love the truck. I learned to drive on a stick. It made my driver's test really interesting especially the parallel parking on a hill...Ha Ha..

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  24. MojoAugust 26, 2008 at 1:33 PM

    Looks to be in remarkably good condition for its age. I'm just guessing but it looks like something in the '23-'27 vintage. Could be older than that even. Very cool shot!
    - Mojo

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  25. AnonymousAugust 26, 2008 at 1:38 PM

    Very nice old red truck - Beautiful photo with the shadows on it!

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  26. DianneAugust 26, 2008 at 1:50 PM

    I'd love to have a lawn ornament like that! I'd love to have a lawn big enough for that lol

    great pics

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  27. MaryAugust 26, 2008 at 2:20 PM

    That is so cool! I'll bet it looks great in the parades.

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  28. JanAugust 26, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    I love it, too. I'd keep it in the garage most of the time.

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  29. maryt/theteachAugust 26, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    You stand to drive it! Imagine! I love the truck too! Happy Ruby Tuesday! :)

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  30. AnonymousAugust 26, 2008 at 7:49 PM

    wow! old but glamorous truck, very attractive and it looks new to my eyes. I love the color..

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  31. RoseAugust 26, 2008 at 8:50 PM

    I don't know how you drive it, but I sure would like to take a ride in it.

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  32. Kris McCrackenAugust 26, 2008 at 10:01 PM

    That would have to be worth a pretty penny if it still works. An expensive lawn ornament!

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  33. AnonymousAugust 27, 2008 at 4:59 AM

    What a remarkable vehicle -- certainly not very, erm, streamlined. But what a great paint job for Ruby Tuesday.

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  34. Gemma WisemanAugust 28, 2008 at 6:32 AM

    Love that old red truck! What a personality!

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  35. BeckyAugust 30, 2008 at 10:38 AM

    I'm a little late, but Mary said to check out your blog and the trains. Gary and I are big train fans here in the States. That CN locomotive is gorgeous as are all your photographs. I'll be visiting again.
    This old truck is pretty special. I don't know if I'd leave it outside all summer in the elements. Great Ruby Tuesday.

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