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Ryan · 08-22-2014, 03:32 PM

You know what this place needs? A thread dedicated to utility beds... So, post what ya got!

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Slowplane · 08-22-2014, 06:11 PM

While it ain't a Ford, it was my grampa's last work truck. The family car then was a '29 Briggs leatherback Ford...

Lawson Cox · 12-25-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowplane

While it ain't a Ford, it was my grampa's last work truck. The family car then was a '29 Briggs leatherback Ford...

Oh my gosh. I haven't thought of Andy Gump in years. LOL

mercman from oz · 12-25-2014, 06:33 PM

The Ute is not quite dead yet in Australia. Attached are photos of the brand new Falcon Ute for 2015, code named FGX (the one with the new Ford family familiar oval Grille) Parked next to it is the older FG MkII which was released in December 2011. In Australia, most cars enjoy a few years without change. The latest FGX retains the same basic body, with a new Grille that is in line with the styling of the latest Ford models. This FGX will be the last Australian built Falcon, as they plan to shut down manufacturing in Australia towards the end of 2016. This is very sad, as Ford Motor Company started production here back in 1925. Meanwhile, over at General Motors Holden, who also produce a Ute, they will also cease manufacturing in Australia slightly after Ford closes down. These are sad days for Australian car manufacturing. In future, all new cars will be imported.

mercman from oz · 12-25-2014, 06:37 PM

That Willys Ute mentioned earlier would have originated from Australia. Here is a picture of a 1939 Willys Overland Ute that a friend of mine owns.

Y-Blockhead · 08-22-2014, 06:34 PM

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Nice!!

Brian · 08-22-2014, 06:56 PM

Yes, nice; love Diamond T's

45GPW · 08-23-2014, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian

Yes, nice; love Diamond T's

So do I, but I think that one is a Mack.

Snouts out · 08-22-2014, 08:00 PM

In the 50s,where ever you went,it seemed the Bell system beds looked alike.I wonder who made e'm ?

drumyn29 · 08-22-2014, 08:21 PM

1939 Willys Ute(utility)

Tom Walker · 08-23-2014, 07:46 AM

When I left school I worked in Oz for a year, and saw Holden and Ford "Utes". I thought Utilities were unique to Australia. Evidently not judging by the pic of that lovely Willys.
Am I right in thinking a Ute is distinct from a Pickup in that a Ute is more of a "car" spec, ie better finished in the cab, where as a Pickup is more "truck" spec?

KiWinUS · 08-24-2014, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Walker

When I left school I worked in Oz for a year, and saw Holden and Ford "Utes". I thought Utilities were unique to Australia. Evidently not judging by the pic of that lovely Willys.
Am I right in thinking a Ute is distinct from a Pickup in that a Ute is more of a "car" spec, ie better finished in the cab, where as a Pickup is more "truck" spec?

Tom you also had "Utes in England , Austin & Morris -A55 & A60 , Mini utes & a few others from the BMC group.
I work on all them British nightmares growing up in NZ.
Cheers
Tony

scooder · 08-24-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KiWinUS

Tom you also had "Utes in England , Austin & Morris -A55 & A60 , Mini utes & a few others from the BMC group.
I work on all them British nightmares growing up in NZ.
Cheers
Tony

Tony,
All of those you mention are pickups, and are called pickups over here. There not called utes, and never have been, they were advertised and sold as pickups over here. The "Ute" name is I believe a southern hemisphere name for this style of automobile, that being car based pickup, as far as I can tell.
Martin.

oliverguy · 08-25-2014, 07:42 AM

that restored truck I believe lives in the philadelphia area. Looks like hershey with the white fence in the background. If I'm not mistaken the owner had most of his collection burn in a fire a few years ago. I hope that truck was not one of them. Then again I might have my owners confused.

scicala · 08-28-2014, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by drumyn29

1939 Willys Ute(utility)

If I remember correctly, Willys made pick up trucks (USA) that had the passenger car front sheet metal and a separate bolt on bed (not like the UTE pictured).

Lawrie · 08-28-2014, 08:37 PM

No v8 but our pickup gets plenty of use.
Lawrie

Jalopy31 · 08-28-2014, 09:19 PM

Here's a phone truck that I took photos of at a local show:

Todd

rockfla · 12-24-2014, 07:51 AM

That truck is for sale isn't it JALOPY31????

Brian · 08-23-2014, 07:06 PM

You are so correct!!

mot · 08-23-2014, 10:23 PM

we had a utility bed exactly like the one pictured
it was in use in Sacramento as late as the 1980s
the mechanic used it and it was in perfect shape
never in a wreck,no rust,and always garaged
it went for auction around 1985 when he retired
the new mechanic wanted a van and didn't want that old piece of junk
I don't think it had more than 25,000 miles on it

08-22-2014, 03:32 PM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 670	The Utility Bed You know what this place needs? A thread dedicated to utility beds... So, post what ya got! [gallery link="file" ids="822,823,824"]... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Ford Barn, click here.

08-22-2014, 06:34 PM	#6
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: The Utility Bed Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Nice!!

08-22-2014, 06:56 PM	#7
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: The Utility Bed Yes, nice; love Diamond T's __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

08-22-2014, 08:00 PM	#9
Snouts out Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Covedale,oh Posts: 226	Re: The Utility Bed In the 50s,where ever you went,it seemed the Bell system beds looked alike.I wonder who made e'm ?

08-23-2014, 07:46 AM	#11
Tom Walker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Leicester. UK Posts: 404	Re: The Utility Bed When I left school I worked in Oz for a year, and saw Holden and Ford "Utes". I thought Utilities were unique to Australia. Evidently not judging by the pic of that lovely Willys. Am I right in thinking a Ute is distinct from a Pickup in that a Ute is more of a "car" spec, ie better finished in the cab, where as a Pickup is more "truck" spec?

08-25-2014, 07:42 AM	#14
oliverguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reading PA Posts: 241	Re: The Utility Bed that restored truck I believe lives in the philadelphia area. Looks like hershey with the white fence in the background. If I'm not mistaken the owner had most of his collection burn in a fire a few years ago. I hope that truck was not one of them. Then again I might have my owners confused.

08-28-2014, 09:19 PM	#17
Jalopy31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 104	Re: The Utility Bed Here's a phone truck that I took photos of at a local show: Todd

12-24-2014, 07:51 AM	#18
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,957	Re: The Utility Bed That truck is for sale isn't it JALOPY31????

08-23-2014, 07:06 PM	#19
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: The Utility Bed You are so correct!! __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

08-23-2014, 10:23 PM	#20
mot Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sacramento Ca Posts: 1,179	Re: The Utility Bed we had a utility bed exactly like the one pictured it was in use in Sacramento as late as the 1980s the mechanic used it and it was in perfect shape never in a wreck,no rust,and always garaged it went for auction around 1985 when he retired the new mechanic wanted a van and didn't want that old piece of junk I don't think it had more than 25,000 miles on it