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Old 12-31-2016, 01:08 PM   #1
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hi after many years of rebuilding ,my french ford woody is nearly finish and ready to cruise!!!!!
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Old 12-31-2016, 01:10 PM   #2
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That baby's low, more pictures!
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Old 12-31-2016, 05:44 PM   #3
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Where are the Running Boards?
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Old 01-01-2017, 12:01 AM   #4
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Looks great! What kind of wood are the panels?
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Old 01-01-2017, 12:19 PM   #5
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Wants more informations , french rodder
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Old 01-01-2017, 12:34 PM   #6
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Very smart. Mate of mine would love that.
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Old 01-01-2017, 01:31 PM   #7
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Beautiful, Is that a Matford ? I can just see a line in the front fender near the hood that looks very much Matford.
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Old 01-02-2017, 03:07 AM   #8
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yes it's a matford,original chassis ,original dropped front end,8 inches ford rear axle on
air bad, chevy engine,th200R4
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Old 01-02-2017, 10:36 AM   #9
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I did a little research. Ford of France (formerly Matford) built these.

Notice that they are shown with and without running boards.

http://www.oldwoodies.com/gallery-french4.htm
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