By Dave Chapman


RIVERVIEW — Trucks always have been popular vehicles because they not only are stylish, they can be quite useful. This even applies to classic trucks.

Among the more popular trucks from the past are the fat fender Ford F-100s from the 1950s.

Joe Beck happens to be an owner of a 1955 Ford F-100. As one might imagine, the reason he purchased it eight years ago was its fat fenders, and just loves the way it looks.

Under the hood of Beck’s truck is a 302-cubic-inch Ford power plant.

“The engine in the truck is quick enough to get you into trouble very quickly,” Beck said.

Beck said the only future plans for his truck is a paint job.