Times have changed.
Post Fiend
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That's a myth or urban legend. It's actually a polyester strip, used as an anti-counterfeiting measure.
Cargo Master
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From: Golden, CO
When I bought my first FE, premium gas was a whopping $1.25/gallon. You could buy a replacement starter or alternator for $20.
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I think fuel was about 28 cents per gallon when I purchased my first FE.
I can't remember what year it was, but I bought a used 1959 Ford with a 352 in it that was not running for $25. I replaced the distributor and it ran like a champ.
They had gas wars that brought the price of fuel down to 15-19 cents per gallon.
I can't remember what year it was, but I bought a used 1959 Ford with a 352 in it that was not running for $25. I replaced the distributor and it ran like a champ.
They had gas wars that brought the price of fuel down to 15-19 cents per gallon.
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Another great thing about older FE trucks is that without all the electronics of newer vehicles, it makes our FE's less vulnerable to CME's
It makes them a good bug out vehicle.
If only they were more fuel efficient.
It makes them a good bug out vehicle.
If only they were more fuel efficient.
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