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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 07:26 AM
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What is Bonus built?

Hey guys, I've been around these trucks for a long time, mostly 53 to 56 F100's.I"ve never heard of "bonus built" til I got on here.I'm probably showin my ignorance, but what the hay?I was just wonderin what the heck a bonus built is?

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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Truxx1956
Hey guys, I've been around these trucks for a long time, mostly 53 to 56 F100's.I"ve never heard of "bonus built" til I got on here.I'm probably showin my ignorance, but what the hay?I was just wonderin what the heck a bonus built is?Thanks
Bonus Built = Ford's name for the 1948/52 trucks. Had more features than Chevy offered.

Advanced Design = Chevrolet's name for its 1948/54 trucks
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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Asking questions is not showing ignorance.

Being too proud to ask is ignorance..... Good for you !
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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Yeah, as Forest Gump says"Stupid is as Stupid does" That's me sometimes?? No seriously, I don't know everything, but I aim to find out about what interest me.Thanks guys for all your info this site is great place to learn about these great old trucks!!!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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I guess I'll show my ignorance here to. I thought a bonus build was when you found a truck that was in really great shape, no rust, and every thing was on the truck. LOL now I know better. .......RUSTY
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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OK - so I know what the meaning of bonus built is . But what is the meaning of Effie ? Been here a short time but always declined to ask.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rdemilt
OK - so I know what the meaning of bonus built is . But what is the meaning of Effie ? Been here a short time but always declined to ask.
"Effie" is from the F in F100 and is usually used to refer to the 53-56 fat fendered F100's, although I have heard some use it for later Ford trucks as well.

The Canadian M100's are called "Emmies".
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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Your right in your version of the meaning, "Bonus Build",and that may add new light and further explanation to the term "Bonus Built" When the truck is complete thats a Bonus in itself.
So never under estimate the way you think, of a meaning, and if you wouldn't mind I think I will add that pharse to my version.
 
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Check this out:

Bonus Built radio commercial

Thanks to Jim Leman at 48F-1.com
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bobj49f2
Check this out:

Bonus Built radio commercial

Thanks to Jim Leman at 48F-1.com
Thank you, Bob!!! That was so cool. When it ended, I expected the announcer to say "and now, back to The Shadow..." or the Green Hornet.
 
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