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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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Custom Effies

While looking at the pictures of the Sow Me F100's Branson run that Brian B posted, I saw this. Seems like awhile back someone posted re: custom effies in the 50's and 60's. This one is good representation [less the hood tilt] of the ones I remember seeing in the magazines. Even had a couple around town fairly close in appearance. Just thought it was worth a post.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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Sure is A good looking truck.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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Yep GeeBee scallops were quite popular.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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It is a nice looking truck, I wonder why they cut the frame horns but didn't mold the valance?
 
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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foglights???
 
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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or.....machine guns?
 
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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Or possibly he had a front tilt clip on it and then decided to go with the front tilt hood after it was painted????
 
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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Maybe he has to put a bumper on for inspection?

I always liked the 54/55? Buick headlights on the early custom pickups.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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i vote for the machine guns. cool looking truck.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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Too much bling bling for my liking but it looks clean otherwise. My friends would think I became a pimp if I drove it around.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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It's not me, but I like it.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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Not my style either, but any classic Ford is alright by me!
 
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Think it would look better all white or all red. And I like those caps and grill. RUSTY
 
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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I'm not a big fan of the grille but I love scallops and wide whites. The spinner hubcaps are a nice touch too

Bobby
 
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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New meaning for the word "candystriper". But any Effie is purty
 
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