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Jim’s 1965 Custom Ford Pickup – Before and After

Written by Ken Altes

Jim details cars at S. 1st and Live Oak and is building a full custom 40s roadster. Also, he has modified his pickup with Imperial headlights, removed parking lights and different hub caps.

Jim's 1965 Custom Ford Pickup in Austin TX beforeJim's 1965 Custom Ford Pickup in Austin TX after with Imperial headlights

Old Austin: Magnolia Mobilgas Service Station at 2901 Cherrywood Rd

Written by Ken Altes

This station is still there. The White 3000-Series truck was introduced in 1949.ew Magnolia Mobilgas service station at 2901 Cherrywood Rd. (intersection of Cherrywood Rd.  aa

On My Travels: Blue Bird – Bedford TK 1260 Truck in Mdina, Malta

Written by Ken Altes

Malta is a tiny island in the middle of the Mediterranean sea, at the crossroads of history and war. It was the most bombed target in WWII, saved by a heroic convoy led by a crippled SS Ohio on August 15, 1942, tipping the war against the Axis powers. Malta was a British possession until the 60s — the most dangerous thing I saw was this handsome British Bedford truck driving on the wrong side of the road. 1970s Bedford TK 1260 Truck in Mdina, MaltaBedford TK 1260 Dump Truck in Mdina, MaltaBedford TK 1260 Truck in Mdina, Malta detailBedford TK 1260 Truck in Mdina, Malta, Blue Bird

1960s Dodge Pickup in E. Austin

Written by Ken Altes

1960s Dodge Pickup in Austin TX