http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Alaba...QQcmdZViewItem I hope this works . I loved the discription . (sold to ford)
David Baggett Mantachie,Ms.
David Baggett Mantachie,Ms.
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I had to laugh... I always wonder why so many people write something and just run with it without ever reading it before sending?
I can see people writing something that's totally wrong, i.e. I can figure out what was meant by the "sold to Ford" nonsense... but what could "stand on the ground and crank" mean? No floors? does it actually have a crank in the front?
I can only assume he's referring to not having to step on the gas pedal... that was common with those Ford 289s...
Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131
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I had to laugh... I always wonder why so many people write something and just run with it without ever reading it before sending?
I can see people writing something that's totally wrong, i.e. I can figure out what was meant by the "sold to Ford" nonsense... but what could "stand on the ground and crank" mean? No floors? does it actually have a crank in the front?
I can only assume he's referring to not having to step on the gas pedal... that was common with those Ford 289s...
Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131
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Misinformation and funny to boot. That's the best description I've seen in a good while[
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Mark Anderson
1965 Cruiser
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Misinformation and funny to boot. That's the best description I've seen in a good while[)]
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Mark Anderson
1965 Cruiser
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At least he implied that Studebaker made the 289 V-8 and sold it to Ford. Even though wrong, it's nice to see the story reversed from the way it's usually told!Comment
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At least he implied that Studebaker made the 289 V-8 and sold it to Ford. Even though wrong, it's nice to see the story reversed from the way it's usually told!Comment
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Since Studebaker had the 289 first does that mean all small block Fords are really studebakers[?]
GARY H 2DR.SEDAN 48 STUDEBAKER CHAMPION NORTHEAST MD.Comment
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Since Studebaker had the 289 first does that mean all small block Fords are really studebakers[?]
GARY H 2DR.SEDAN 48 STUDEBAKER CHAMPION NORTHEAST MD.Comment
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You got it!
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Since Studebaker had the 289 first does that mean all small block Fords are really studebakers[?]
GARY H 2DR.SEDAN 48 STUDEBAKER CHAMPION NORTHEAST MD.
Mark Anderson
1965 Cruiser
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You got it!
________________________quote:Originally posted by CHAMP
Since Studebaker had the 289 first does that mean all small block Fords are really studebakers[?]
GARY H 2DR.SEDAN 48 STUDEBAKER CHAMPION NORTHEAST MD.
Mark Anderson
1965 Cruiser
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Love it! "You can stand on the ground and start the ol' girl!" I guess the darn thing sports a hand crank![^]
And "you need to bring your own battery cause the back bumper's bent and there's a dent in the door, etc.." AHA! There's the reason for the hand crank![:I]
To think we're always talking about a bad ground or worn starter bushings! I guess we need to add checking back bumpers to the list of possibilities![:0]
I have to wonder if Stude's selling the 289 to Ford didn't plant the seed's of Ford's current problems.[8] Next thing ya know, Ford will take a stand in Canada and start buying their engines from GM![xx(]
Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle!!
1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
No deceptive flags to prove I'm patriotic - no biblical BS to impress - just ME and Studebakers - as it should be.Comment
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Love it! "You can stand on the ground and start the ol' girl!" I guess the darn thing sports a hand crank![^]
And "you need to bring your own battery cause the back bumper's bent and there's a dent in the door, etc.." AHA! There's the reason for the hand crank![:I]
To think we're always talking about a bad ground or worn starter bushings! I guess we need to add checking back bumpers to the list of possibilities![:0]
I have to wonder if Stude's selling the 289 to Ford didn't plant the seed's of Ford's current problems.[8] Next thing ya know, Ford will take a stand in Canada and start buying their engines from GM![xx(]
Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle!!
1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
No deceptive flags to prove I'm patriotic - no biblical BS to impress - just ME and Studebakers - as it should be.Comment
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I wrote the guy and asked him about the "you can stand on the ground and start the ol' girl" statement. I asked him if that meant there were no floorboards.
Quite in a huff, he said that you could reach in the window and turn the key and she'd start--unlike most old cars.
I was thinking to myself, most old cars should NOT start by just turning the key. Most you have to hit the gas to set the choke--at least on mine you do
Must be running rich[}
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________________________quote:Originally posted by Mr.Biggs
Love it! "You can stand on the ground and start the ol' girl!" I guess the darn thing sports a hand crank![^]
And "you need to bring your own battery cause the back bumper's bent and there's a dent in the door, etc.." AHA! There's the reason for the hand crank![:I]
To think we're always talking about a bad ground or worn starter bushings! I guess we need to add checking back bumpers to the list of possibilities![:0]
I have to wonder if Stude's selling the 289 to Ford didn't plant the seed's of Ford's current problems.[8] Next thing ya know, Ford will take a stand in Canada and start buying their engines from GM![xx(]
Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle!!
1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
Mark Anderson
1965 Cruiser
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I wrote the guy and asked him about the "you can stand on the ground and start the ol' girl" statement. I asked him if that meant there were no floorboards.
Quite in a huff, he said that you could reach in the window and turn the key and she'd start--unlike most old cars.
I was thinking to myself, most old cars should NOT start by just turning the key. Most you have to hit the gas to set the choke--at least on mine you do
Must be running rich[}]
________________________quote:Originally posted by Mr.Biggs
Love it! "You can stand on the ground and start the ol' girl!" I guess the darn thing sports a hand crank![^]
And "you need to bring your own battery cause the back bumper's bent and there's a dent in the door, etc.." AHA! There's the reason for the hand crank![:I]
To think we're always talking about a bad ground or worn starter bushings! I guess we need to add checking back bumpers to the list of possibilities![:0]
I have to wonder if Stude's selling the 289 to Ford didn't plant the seed's of Ford's current problems.[8] Next thing ya know, Ford will take a stand in Canada and start buying their engines from GM![xx(]
Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle!!
1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
Mark Anderson
1965 Cruiser
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