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John Kuvakas
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The trend that took off in the sixties was "short hood, long deck" instead of "long hood, short deck."

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John Kuvakas
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I think the front seat ride might have been a little more choppy, not to mention a small safety consideration in front end collisions. But I kind of like it! Reminds me of the pickups of the era that had that look.



   
(@sizedoesmatter)
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I like it if there a "useable bed" beneath that huge rear deck.


John Bono
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I like the trunk space. 😉



   
(@2003ford100)
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If the V8's in front, I'll bet the rear most 2 spark plugs are not getting changed out..lol



   
(@Dennis Mong)
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Sure they are ... There's a big fat dog house inside the cabin ... you just have to .... take out the 2 front seats to gain access to the big fat dog house Grin

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There's all that fun in putting back together AGAIN :))



   
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