Classic/Antique Car Repair/Jog my memory

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Expert: - 4/24/2008


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During the 1960s there was a pickup truck that was made to look like car. That is, it was built much lower to the ground than an typical pickup, but had only two doors and a pickup bed. Do you know what it was called and who made it?

Thanks, Jo

Answer
Chevrolet made the El Camino, and Ford had two different versions. One was on a Ford Falcon and the other was the Ford Ranchero. Over the years both car companies switch between the full sized chassis and the intermediate chassis. The El Camino lasted well into the 1980's. The Ford version when on the Torino frame and loaded with accessories was nicknamed the "Cowboy Cadillac." Also Studebaker made a pick up that used the Lark nose.
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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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