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Old 08-04-2014, 12:08 AM   #24
oz40
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Default Re: Double Trouble - Sloper

Hi Graeme,
You are right there on 'Aussie Content'
Politics methodolgy has not changed since then either

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Originally Posted by Graeme / New Zealand View Post
In the late 30s' through to 48 we got US styled coupes down here in NZ while the Australians didn't but we didn't any 40s' because FOMOCO NZ had gone War Production. I've always understood "slopers" to be coupe substitues and the correct designation you point out probably backs that up. Ford of Australia was quite innovative when it comes to body styles, something to do with a percentage of Aussie build content if I am right. ......correct me if I'm wrong.
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