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vitanola

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Where do they site the onboard computer?

On the dash, except in the 1926-7 models, where it is bolted to the side of the engine.

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EngProf

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In the Golden Age of drag racing (1960's) someone put a supercharged fuel-burning Hemi in the cargo compartment of a Dodge pickup of that type.
It would "wheelstand" for almost the full quarter mile.
 
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^^^^^ Econoline!...
The first generation (1961-67) of Ford's "E Series" (Econoline cargo van, passenger van, and pickup truck) were kinda' cool and fun to drive, but like their Volkswagen counterparts weren't "fast". Which is probably a good thing because, also like their VW counterparts, there was very little to protect the driver and passenger(s) in a front collision. Still, in a perfect world where money wasn't an issue, I'd love to own one.
 

GHT

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Somewhere in my picture gallery I have a before photo of my good friend's 1940's Plymouth. It was a bit of a wreck, but he's been hard at work tidying it up and now he will be taking it to Normandy in time for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. He did all the work on his drive, including the spraying. I'm impressed. When I can find the before shot I will add it so that you can see his fine effort.
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vitanola

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Great Guns!

You got that Mountain Wagon?

Wonderful!

PM about the cars. I was disappointed this spring on a purchase of a pair of Hupp 25s, and am looking for a good, reliable, driver. Sedan or touring, not a Ford (I have a sufficient number of those).
 

Saxman

New in Town
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Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Friend of mine is selling this 1949 Ford F1 pickup. Absolutely mint. £38,000
N.E England.
 

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GHT

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Latest update from my friend in France with his Plymouth. His text message reads:
"Are you still up? It's 00:45 here in Normandie, I'm sitting in a tent, in the middle of a field. The weather is raining hard and it's blowing a ****ing gale. My car is broken, the brake slave cylinder failed, but despite all that, I'm having a ball."
 

EngProf

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Latest update from my friend in France with his Plymouth. His text message reads:
"Are you still up? It's 00:45 here in Normandie, I'm sitting in a tent, in the middle of a field. The weather is raining hard and it's blowing a ****ing gale. My car is broken, the brake slave cylinder failed, but despite all that, I'm having a ball."
Wow! History repeats itself. Ike had to put off D-Day by one day (to June 6) due to stormy conditions.
 

Asienizen

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Vietnam
I was looking into American cars from the early postwar era (1946-1952) because I love the rounded art-deco styling. I would likely, get one that is needing a bit of work and do some refurb on it.
Can anyone recommend to me how I get new or NOS parts? Also, what are the owner support groups and networks available?
 

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