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Hi, just found this site about 2 days ago and have not really had an opportunity to delve into it too deeply, but thought I would introduce myself and see if I can get some quick advice from those in the know. I own a '96 Ford F150 with 140K miles and it still looks as good as the day I bought it (I baby the hell out of it!) and it is a truck that I will NEVER sell, despite numerous offers. Anyway, have an 8 year old nephew who is just as crazy about Ford trucks as I am, and he is battling a serious illness and no matter how bad a day, the old ford fat fenders seem to make us forget about all that is bad. So, I am buying a 49 F3 for us to enjoy because as he says.........."now that is a truck" and one you seldom see at a show and i hope to finalize it tomorrow, but would love some quick help. In researching, I have determined that the total length of this truck is 213" and width is 80" and hoped someone here might confirm so I can arrange proper shipping. Also, it is a 6 volt system, which I actually am glad about for now, as it is as close to the way it was as can be, however, not quite sure how to properly care for the system over the winter months here in the east. Need to buy a 6 volt charger and hoped I could get some recommendations on one and some helpful tips on storage before I get the time to immerse myself deeply into this site and others to seek out the questions I am sure have been asked a million times. In any event, I am glad to be part of this passion and hope my nephew and I can use this old truck to not only form a closer bond, but lean on it as a diversion from the sometimes bad luck we all sometimes encounter. Any help would be appreciated. thanks for your time!