Cabover fans
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From: Raleigh, NC
I'm not necessarily 'into' these trucks, but do think that they can be pretty cool. There is one for sale at the place I got my F-100 from, don't recall the year though. Check it out at ...automuseumgallery.com
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From: NM
I really like the look of them, and there are several running around here. Kind of disappointing, tho, most have a new big-block riding behind the cab, or a Toronado/ElDorado FWD set-up. Most are set up as car-haulers, but because of the rear engine they end up towing them on a trailer. I have a couple pics of some neat ones, email me if you want to see them. There is one that I see regularly called "PUG", an early-40's Ford I think.
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I have two 49 cabovers, one I'm building and a parts truck. Using a 300 six and a 435 four speed with the two speed rear axle. Cabovers are a different kind of duck and that is just my style, something different (and hard to find parts for). Does this project have a name? Certainly, it's the "Two Story Truck"! Tom
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Glad to see that there outhers interested in COE's. I have a 54 Ford COE with a rollback bed, 48 Ford COE I am making into a fifth wheel hauler, 55 Ford F750 COE that will also be a fifth wheel hauler with a sleeper compartment, and a 48 Chevy COE and will make a Hodge bed with sleeper. All the trucks have front mounted engines in the orginal compartments. The 54 COE is complete except for interior (currently installing RodDoors package) it has a 460 with C6 tranny. Pics are available.
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From: Central PA
Tom, lets see some pics of your COE's!!! meanwhile here is a link to my friend Ray's '54 C-600. Ray is/was a member of FTE from day 1. Haven't heard from him lately though. Cool guy, cool truck(s)!
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/9731/ray.html
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/9731/ray.html
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