Ford F-650 by goodoleboy

Photography • Transportation • posted on Feb 18, 2009

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Captured 1/21/09, very early in the AM, within walking distance of my deleterious digs. Oh no! Not another vehicle! We thought you'd got all that out of your system with the endless display of classic and vintage cars from the Concours d'elegance! Not to worry, folks. Tomorrow will begin another run of everyday garden-variety generic stuff. As for the truck above, a rare bird indeed, at least for me. I've encountered many F-150s, F-350s, F-450s, even some F-550s, during my travels, but this is the first time I came upon one of these stalwarts. I was truly stunned to see it. In fact, I had thought all along that the F-650 was a myth, like the Loch Ness Monster and Sasquatch...which may not be myths after all. The Ford F-650, a commercial truck, was first introduced by Ford in 2000, replacing the F-600. Though it is made mainly for use as a utilitarian truck for towing, heavy hauling, construction, and offered at Ford's official site under commercial vehicles, the aftermarket has made the F-650 into a premium truck similar to the International CXT. It is a Class 6/7 truck, intended to appeal to businesses and municipalities. The current (2008-09) version retains the dashboard and interior introduced with the current cab style in 1998 rather than the revised interior of the 2008 F250-550 Super Duty line; both Ford (with the 1967 cab's 1973 facelift and the 1980 cab's 1987 and 1991 facelifts) and GM (with the 1988 cab's 1995 facelift) have a history of doing this. Source: Wikipedia Better viewed full size. And, please, no more comments about the current bailouts. We're already in enough pain to be reminded of that. Thankx for coming by, and have a halcyon hump day.

Comments (17)

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THROBBE

5:53PM | Wed, 18 February 2009

That is cool! I never have seen a Ford F650! Great find and shots!

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tennesseecowgirl

6:03PM | Wed, 18 February 2009

I have never gotten the point of that, raising a car or truck, but to each his own huh, aren't these the same drivers that always want to tailgate with their bright lights shined right on you. does it come with a ladder to get in and out of it... Cool find Harry~~

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RobyHermida

6:24PM | Wed, 18 February 2009

Very beautiful work...!!

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mbz2662

7:17PM | Wed, 18 February 2009

I'm glad I don't have to buy the gas for that... hehe. Nice find and photo.

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MrsRatbag

7:19PM | Wed, 18 February 2009

That's a BIG truck! Wonder if the driver is a little guy? Nice shots!

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glix70

7:52PM | Wed, 18 February 2009

In Europe is not possible to have this kind of model car, but one day I'll come to America just to drive one of this beautiful monster!!! Great compo!!! :)

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babuci

8:50PM | Wed, 18 February 2009

Oohhh Haaarry! Not another caaaar!...lol In silver not a real treat but have it in a macho dark or even camuflage colors would be a real monster. Great shot Harry, just keep post cool stuff from your part of the planet.

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odie

9:24PM | Wed, 18 February 2009

Talk about yer all purpose toy! THAT could haul a lot of chicken feed! I did not know there was such a truck! What color would you choose if you could??

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lizzibell

10:47PM | Wed, 18 February 2009

nice shot...

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bmac62

12:59AM | Thu, 19 February 2009

First F-650 for me too. The saddest thing is when the guy who buys this expects his wife to use it to take the baby to the grocery store and do the weekly shopping while he puts his feet up on the couch. I'd add a smile here but it really happens.

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anahata.c

6:30AM | Thu, 19 February 2009

I know nothing about cars or trucks, but this is sure a fine capture! I'll take your word on the vintage of this model and what it means to people who are in the know...what I do know is you got both shots in wonderful pov's, you caught the real presence of this truck. I luuuuv that suspension, like it's showing off, like "catch this pose, jack!". I love (top shot) how you caught its roof on-level with the house's; and in the bottom, how you gave it just enough angle to give it drama. Also the shot seems bleached a bit, I don't know (I'm not a photographer, be merciful if I'm way off!); but I like it because it accentuates the silvery white of the truck. I love this shot. I'll be back for more. (And I live in Chicago; and while chicken feed—ala Jodie—was once common in this old swampland, today I haven't even seen a chicken in 10 years. I'm told they exist though...But if someone told me a car could haul a lot of chicken feed, I wouldn't know if that was good or bad! I'll have to talk to Jodie about that. I saw a cow 10 years ago and I called the police...)