Rusty Old 1959 Chevrolet Viking 60 Tow Truck

            Near Mt. Carmel, Indiana.  The Snakedoctor's wife spotted this cool old truck as we wandered around Indiana looking for just such jewels. I heard a dog barking as I exited the car and began looking around for someone to ask for permission to shoot it.  All of a sudden the really big dog came charging around the house and acted like he wanted a piece of me.  Fear enveloped me as I noticed that only a partially open flimsy gate stood between me and his slobbering fangs.  I thought I had bought the farm this time when a young man opened the front door and told the dog to chill.  Luckily, the dog paid enough attention to him to back off.  The stupid things I do to get a shot.  YIKE!  I hope that doesn't happen again.  

The guy told me that the truck had begun life as a Pepsi delivery truck.  Later, his grandfather converted it into a tow truck.  He didn't tell me the year of the truck.  Any help identifying it would be appreciated.  I'm thinking around 1958.

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Taken on: November 3, 2013

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Camera: Panasonic DMC-ZS5, f/3.5, 1/80 sec, 5.7mm, ISO 80 (more info) (hide info)

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Exposure Time:	0.013 sec (1/80)
Focal Length:	5.7mm
ISO:	80
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
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Exposure Mode:	Auto
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