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On Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:20:50 -0400, JohnH
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...what a great idea.

"Cash for Clunkers, which paid buyers up to $4,500 for their used cars
when they purchased more fuel efficient models, spurred strong sales
from late July through the end of the program on Aug. 24.
But it likely pulled ahead sales that might have taken place in
September and left dealers with limited supplies of vehicles to sell
coming into the fall."

Year to year comparisons show Ford down 5%, GM down 45% and Chrysler
down 42%.

Must be that Fords are just a much better auto than GM or Chrysler.

http://tinyurl.com/yaamseb
I do believe Fords are better (at least the truck/SUV lines) but the
real fear for a lot of people was buying a car from a bankrupt
company.

I think they are... I have a truly ancient F-100, I think it's a 1961.
V8. Runs great. I haul all kinds of stuff on a weekly basis. I think a
small family could live in the engine compartment (along with the
engine). I watched a friend actually climb in and mostly close the hood
during a short rain sprinkle. He was tuning it up for me. Yes, I have
another car for more civilized travel.

Nice! Got a picture?


Somewhere... I'll see if I can find one. It's pretty beat up, but it works
fine.



For a 1961 work truck you can't expect a show car (truck).