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1953 Sterling Tractor


j hancock

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First time I ever saw the Oak in the frame rails and not painted. Was always interested as to why Sterling did that. I learned it would allow more flex in the rails more the a double channel steel frame in log hauling. Paul

"OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK"  Thomas Edison

 “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’

P.T.CHESHIRE

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Sterlings last was in 1953, MACK after the FJ I think and a few Cook Brothers Peterbilt conversions in the late 40's

Chain drive was favored for off road work because of added ground clearance.

Challenge-Cook (mixers) starting in 1946t o make chain drive conversion kits for single axle Ford, I.H, Chevies, GMC Dodge and others up until 1964.

Paul

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"OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK"  Thomas Edison

 “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’

P.T.CHESHIRE

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