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Old 04-09-2026, 10:39 PM   #1
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A 40 One Ton and a 40 1/2 Ton. A Workhorse and a Showhorse....
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Old 04-09-2026, 10:45 PM   #2
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Very nice! I'll take the 1/2 ton
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Old 04-10-2026, 01:01 AM   #3
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Old 04-10-2026, 08:48 AM   #4
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Expaver, that is a super cool photo. I'd never seen the pair next to each other. Yikes!
I'd "take" the big brother
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Old 04-10-2026, 10:05 AM   #5
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Put me down for the Tonner!
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Old 04-10-2026, 10:15 AM   #6
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I've owned a 1/2 ton, now I'm in the mood for a tonner! LOL
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I always thought the half tons were so stylish. I sure wouldn't refuse either.
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Old 04-10-2026, 12:53 PM   #8
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Tonner looks good to me also.
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Old 04-10-2026, 03:56 PM   #9
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my 41 and 52
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Old 04-10-2026, 05:41 PM   #10
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Old 04-10-2026, 10:26 PM   #11
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46 Commercial Pickup, 1 Owner, 997 Dearborn in 2005
47 Express Tonner, 2nd Owner, Hope to finish in 2026
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Old 04-10-2026, 10:30 PM   #12
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The circle trackers want that tonner rear diff! Newc
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