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  1. lostn51
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  7. RodStRace
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    Designed as America was coming out of the depression.
    Later models were toned down to what could be produced with materials available due to rationing.
    The US had it better than most of the world, but it still had to build with limited resources for a large demand.
    https://autojurnal.co.uk/the-transformation-of-wheels-the-impact-of-world-war-ii-on-cars.html
     
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  8. phat rat
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    Auto production halted shortly after Pearl Harbor and didn't resume until the 46 models. All efforts were for the war not civilian
     
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  9. RodStRace
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    Yes. Nothing I said counters that.
    1942 civilian cars were designed in the late 30s.
    Production cycles were usually Sept or so for the next year, so Sept. 1941.
    War production was going at this point, but was not universal.
    Pearl Harbor was Dec 7th 1941. Jan 1942 civilian production was halted, although some cars were built for the govt. before production of most consumer goods was moved to war time efforts.
    After the war ended in 1946, manufacturing had to move back to car production and materials needed were rationed.
    https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/american-automobile-industry-1940s
     
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  11. Squablow
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    The '56 Clipper on the previous page should have the super desirable tail lights in it, although the pictures perfectly cropped out the tail lights in every shot, making me wonder if they're there. That'd be worth it for parts if those are there.

    Also previous page, a '51 DeSoto with '51 Mercury grille in it, instead of vice-versa. Have heard that commented about but never actually saw someone do it.
     
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  13. mopacltd
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    RodStRace, those wheels are Cragar Super Tricks.
     
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    I had those on my 67 mustang fastback when I was a kid. If that’s what these are they’ve lost a little of their luster over the years.
     
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  17. mopacltd
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    I have a set on my off topic Cuda and a set going on my off topic dart
     
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    https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/vancouver-1955-ford-wagon/7840694837.html

    1955 ford wagon - $2,250 (Vancouver)
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    © craigslist - Map data © OpenStreetMap
    1955 ford wagon
    condition: excellent
    cylinders: 8 cylinders
    drive: rwd
    fuel: gas
    odometer: 100,000
    paint color: red
    title status: clean
    transmission: automatic
    type: wagon
    1955 ford wagon . Super straight original car . Front floors have been replaced and all done . Comes with a 302 and c4 trans ready to be installed. Has rear bumper and all side trim . Wouldn't take alot to get this car on the road . Super neat project for little money ! Bring a trailer and cash ! $2250 obo clean title in hand . 3507513600
     
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    Typical 4dr A with wood literally falling out of it
     
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    It does look rough but surely there’s $800 worth of parts on it.
     
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    Kinda looks like a 34 ford frame with X removed laying on its side behind it, and whats the 2dr body? could be a good place to visit if they are cleaning house
     
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  25. swade41
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    This is on marketplace for $1250 but was marked pending within a couple hrs, has a 406 ford in it

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  26. Bleach
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    Nice birdshit patina.
     
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    Yeah, and all SBC's are 327's that came out of Corvettes.... ;)

    Those truck exhaust manifolds would lead me to assume it is much more likely to be a 360, but measuring bore and stroke would be the only way to truly find out. However, that intake looks interesting.

    Always amazes me how lazy people can be. Take 30 minutes, pull that thing out into the sun and pressure wash it off before snapping some pics and the asking price would double.

    Could be a pretty neat hot rod hiding under all the chicken shit.
     
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  29. Phillips
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    I say Fenton R/T, the fake Super Trick. Super Tricks get thicker towards the center, the R/T tapers thinner toward the center.
     
  30. cfmvw
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    My uncle had a set of the Street Super Trick wheels on his Camaro, which were chromed steel and VERY heavy. I remember someone else in town had a set of the gold anodized aluminum Super Trick wheels back then on their Camaro, which were much lighter, but I don't think those were meant for street use.
     

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