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Old 08-10-2018, 04:44 PM   #13
Synchro909
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Default Re: Another eBay Model A

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Originally Posted by scicala View Post
This one is at least in good shape. The air cleaner says it's a 144 six cylinder. With an automatic trans. ? I always heard the auto trans wasn't available with the 144 six, because they didn't have enough balls to make it up the car hauler ramps at the factory.


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My late father in law had a 144 engine in his Falcon and a 2 speed auto slush box tranny. I remember a few hills where we had to get out and push while the driver kept the throttle on the floor to get up them. It was the most gutless car I have ever driven but it cruised all day at 70mph.
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