1955 Truck w/Backhoe Breckenridge, CO **Status Unknown**

12 Comments

1. CraigInPASeptember 17, 2018 at 1:52 PM

   There must be some seriously heavy springs in the back of the truck. The weight handing over the back bumper is tremendous, and the truck isn't showing any sign of sagging. Plus, when you dig, you'd be compressing those springs because there are no outriggers.
2. Joe in MesaSeptember 17, 2018 at 3:14 PM

   Not to be contrary, but there are outriggers on this... at least that's how it looks in both photos, above. Good point about the springs, though. I'd love to own AND USE this... so cool!
3. Colin PeabodySeptember 17, 2018 at 4:08 PM

   I suspect the truck was actually a 1954 model, big back window but still has the small speedo and gauges underneath, but would up titled as a 1955.
4. FORWARD CONTROLSeptember 17, 2018 at 6:59 PM

   EXCUSE ME , I REPAIR AND SERVICE AERIAL BUCKET LIFTS AND I'VE A SEEN QUITE FEW BUCKET TRUCKS WITH NO OUTRIGGERS --- OTHER THAN THAT , I'D WALK TO COLORADO TO GET MY HANDS ON THIS !!
5. Dave from MnSeptember 18, 2018 at 2:23 AM

   This is one of earliest I’ve seen. Most have been ‘56 or ‘57. Rear axle is different, unless some had this, ones I’ve seen had model 53 semi float with 15” split rims. Which in my opinion is not an adequate axle for the amount of weight it has to carry. Also different is the heater? box I’m guessing is being used as oil cooler.
6. Dave from MnSeptember 18, 2018 at 2:33 AM

   Was listed on ewillys in April of 2017.
7. WILLLS ST CLAIRESeptember 18, 2018 at 2:33 AM

   that's a FULL floating rear axle --- not stock to this vehicle --- I just found a Detroit locker unit for a spicer 53 --- n.o.s. --- oh ya --- I wonder if it will break the keyways out of the 2 piece axle / hub ??
8. David EilersSeptember 18, 2018 at 2:41 AM

   Thanks for letting me know Dave. I'll hunting that down.
9. BlaineSeptember 18, 2018 at 4:41 PM

   The axle is 6 lug and is probably a Dana 70.
10. keith baileyNovember 6, 2019 at 12:15 PM

    does anyone have any up dates on the where abouts of this truck? any info will be appreciated. thank you
11. David EilersNovember 6, 2019 at 3:52 PM

    Keith, I haven't seen this listed since 2018. If I see it relisted, I'll let you know. - Dave
12. John RondeauOctober 8, 2022 at 7:46 PM

    I know where this Willy's is now parked