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When I was a kid my folks had a 55 Ford Ranch Wagon. the seats had brand design on them. My little brother used the lighter to add some of his...
I have used import hatchback wiper motors on a 58 Willy wagon. They work much better than the cable drive originals. They are not synchronized and...
^^^^ Yes, a friend put an 86 O.D. into his 53 F 100, behind a flathead V8. Much better on the highway.
Some years back, at a downtown street show. A big mix of cars, a mom, dad, and a young son are walking past some muscle cars and a 57 retractable,...
Impressive list, but, didn't Doane Spenser & Neal Easts overlap ? At one time they both owned the same roadster .
I hope it was your favorite beer.
In the 70's I had a 65 Econoline, fresh 240 inch 3 spd. If I got 16 mpg I was happy. I rebuilt a 289 with a mild cam, Edelbrock intake & a 650...
I'm a postwar model, 1946. In my batch of toys I do have a 46 Ford Sedan Delivery. It is still just a roller, I have big plans but a few other...
Back to the top. This is too impressive .
I got my 34 ford 5 window in 78. got it on the road in 85. It has 76 K on the clock. I've had my 49 Ford F 1 on the road for 10 years or so. Still...
back up.
At the Alamosa Co. show in 19 I saw a 35 Ford windowed sedan delivery. the owner said he believed it had been a Forest Service unit originally....
For years I have used my old army field jacket. It is showing a lot of wear as i ETS'd in 68. It has served me well.
On a slightly different note. some years back a friend put together a nice 53 F 100. Flathead V8 with a toploader trans. He went with an 86 ?...
Denver is sunny & clear, the weather is s'posed to be great for another week. May get to high 60's or low 70's. Best of luck & enjoy the drive.
In my 34 we have been to Seattle and Delaware. Also have done a Hot rod Power Tour. It has 76K on it. the 49 F1 has been to louisville three time....
THANK YOU !!
Many years ago I dropped a 289 & 4 speed into my 61 Ranchero, also swapped in a 63 futura front suspension for the 5 bolt brakes and heavier...
T Man is right, mudslides have shut down I-70 in central Colorado. Wyoming is a good alternate, faster & less scenic. Looks like this year is...
BUMP !
Great thread, I had a 58 wagon for several years. In the middle of winter, bad snows could shut the town down. That was when we would have a lot...
A friend who towed a Mullins trailer installed a tall rod with a flag to the back of the trailer. Made backing up a lot easier.
I've had my 34 Ford 5 window coupe since 78 ? got it from a co--worker, and on the road in 85. Yesterday at the VFW car show, while talking with...
Some years back a friend was looking for a roof insert for his 32 Plymouth 3 window. I had a roof skin from a 1967 Suburban. We cut a few feet off...
This years swap at bandimere was a busy one. Many sellers & a lot of buyers. Something for everyone. the Tri-State swap at the national westers...
Last year I gave away a large collection, some dating back into the 70's. I saved several that had interesting articles or shots of rides I was...
OK, to keep it on topic, I worked at KFC in 64. We did deliveries, the two rides for that were a 55 Ford Crown Vic with a plexiglass roof, and a...
We would get some fleet cars in that had the windshield scrapped with a metal object. Kitchen spatula or whatever. It left some damage. Some got...
Had the 49 F 1 out on Tuesday for a short drive. May break out the 34 today. Might get a taste of snow tomorrow and then it is the OT truck.
Its not just the younger generation, I had my 49 F 1 at the alignment shop. the 40 ? yr old mech needed me to open the hood for him. And once when...
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