[Spridgets] Another British engine (not)

[Bud Osbourne]

The local Giant Eagle grocery chain has built a fabulous, new store in one 
of the local mall areas.  While being dragged through there by my wife, the 
other day, I noticed they had a beautifully restored '53 Ford F-100 serving 
as part of the decor in the produce department.  Just breaks my heart to see 
that great old truck wasted like that.....and I'm not really a fan of 
anything Ford.
Likewise, the Quaker Steak "n Lube restaurant chain (originated in Sharon, 
PA and just began franchising a few years ago) uses vintage cars, trucks, 
motorcycles & race cars as part of their decor.  Looks great, but what a 
waste of good machinery.
Bud Osbourne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: "Edmund Conen" <conen at bellsouth.net>; "Spridgets List" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 9:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Another British engine (not)


>>  IF i was to need a truck for my business
> A number of years ago, after 24 years of faithful service, I foolishly 
> sold
> my '53 F-100 panel.  I've been looking for it on Ebay and Craigslist ever
> since. If I ever find it, I'll pull the 215 straight six and replace it 
> with
> a 300" straight six and an over-drive tranny.  I think that's about as
> modern as a truck should get. In the meantime, I'll make due with the '66
> Ranchero, but I don't think the V-8 will ever sound right to my ears.
> BZ