Ford Deuce Coupe - Everything You Need to Know | Up to Speed

The 32 Ford Deuce Coupe is America’s first tuner car! Born from Henry Ford’s obsession with V8 engines, the Ford Model 18 became one of America’s favorite cars, giving the common man access to V8 power. Join James as he tells the story the 32 Ford!
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We apologize for calling Chevy's Inline Six a V6, the writer responsible has been punished.

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YES SIR...... MORE!

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Not too harsh I hope.....

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"We apologize for the fault in the subtitles, those responsible have been sacked"

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Just clicked out of full screen to come and whine about that.Good to hear the perpetrator has already been dealt with.

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Hope you fired that asswipe

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Ford: "We are replacing wood with steel." Citroën: "Hold my beer".

[@marcbeebee6969]

The French should hold less beer (probably wine) because Mercedes and Auto union where making 350 kmh cars in Germany. Mic drop, Marc representing Deutschland

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@@marcbeebee6969 r/whooosh

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*Dies of Cringe*

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@@sweaspurdoddd5466 please don't make these nazi Jokes.

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Every time you call an Inline 6 a V6,A puppy dies.

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Same with my faith in young car enthusiasts

[@tenortreble4770]

V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6 V6

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What do you mean, i just love BMW V6's!

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I love my v4 Honda

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My old Golf said V16 in the back!

[@scottrasmussen179]

Fun fact: when Ford came out with the v8 bootleggers would drop two pistons and smuggle whiskey across the Canadian border in the cylinders during prohibition.

[@ronindebeatrice]

No, maybe somebody tried it, but it's simply not a feasible way to transport a couple litres of booze.

[@marcbeebee6969]

Sorry Scott but unlikely. The bottles would shatter from heat and vibration and the hours of work necessary would not be worth it. It was enough to be faster cars where slow back than. Like the criminals that steal German cars know that most police vehicles here will top out at around 180 so simply go faster. There are alot of thefts here going east. O that would be a interesting episode.

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Dude that is some real bullshit I smell right there

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Tell me you don’t know shit about engines without telling me you don’t know shit about engines.

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Fun story… but not possible

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You had me at “scoopity doopity woops.”

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Made me lol at this part.

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Same. I laughed and spit out some of my cereal.

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Haha me too! 😂 👍

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7:28

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Dear Uncle James, nice Video, as always. Please do: Alfa Romeo Regards, Max

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You forgot your mom

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*weird flex but ok*

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Family Guy Garage Accurate, nothing more you need to know than the title

[@alexshahini7799]

Nah not Murican enough for them 😜

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My grandpa dropped out of high school in 55’ to work the Coca Cola plant and buy one of these to Grease on...I’ll never be as cool.

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Based granpa

[@blue5had0w]

Well to be fair the cost of living was really fucking cheap comparatively. I don't think anyone our age will be as cool as ol pappy.

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No one will ever be as cool as the 50's greasers!

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david d 90s Japanese drift scene was cooler

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John Knoxis Those zipper heads got fucked

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it reminds me of burnout

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Me likey this week. Some suggestions from the comments and myself: Lancia Australian Touring Cars (V8 Supercars) GT1 Le Mans Group 5 Super-Silhouettes SVT Porsche 959 Can-Am Hennessy Lexus LFA Saleen

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PLEASE DO SALEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Lancia would be cool

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Can-am ftw

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GT1 Le Mans is an awesome one.

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Alfa??

[@chrisr4815]

The 32 model A is a totally different body than the 33-34. It's definitely not just the grill that's different.

[@Democratic_Republic_of_Iacon]

32’s are not model a.

[@stevenharvey8831]

Ford: makes a 80 hp v8 Chrysler: hold my beer

[@branon6565]

Steven Harvey..... Ford: starts and runs when you turn the key......Chrysler: (crickets).....

[@marcbeebee6969]

The Americans should hold less beer because Mercedes and Auto union where making 350 kmh cars in Germany. Mic drop, Marc representing Deutschland

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@@marcbeebee6969 *reliability has left the chat*

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@@marcbeebee6969 oh yeah all those 20hp tiny euro cars. Maybe a handful of limited production cars were that fast Adolph. Meanwhile millions of Americans had V8s.

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5:16 oh my god this is the best thing I have ever seen.

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I was LITERALLY half-assing my homework when I saw this... thanks #UNCLEJAMES

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Why did "uncle james" wet his thumb when he said that? Seem a little creepy...

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Cool name.

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Up to speed - Yugo! Please!

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But if he gets some of his facts wrong on the Yugo there will be a half a million of angry Serbs in Chicago, James get your facts right before the Yugo episode...

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The T started hotrodding. The Deuce perfected it.

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*I just dropped a deuce not long ago* not kidding -James' dad

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James's dad is a douchebag.

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"Radial engine like planes use" -Shows video of SPAD (probably XIII) which never used a radial engine. "A car in the 30s is in no way near as durable as yours is today" -Shows picture of car that has been around for at least 80 years and is still (mostly) in one piece. "Chevy debuts their V-6" -Shows an inline-6. I know I know, none of these are important, or the point of the video. I'm just an inveterate nit-picker. (Please don't sue me, I'm a college student and have no money) Fantastic video as usual though! I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Up To Speed: Plymouth Barracuda

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Please do a video on Duesenberg!

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This is the perfect video right now. I've been obsessed with the flathead ford v8 as of late. A 32 coupe is exactly what I want.

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they're like $40k

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@@thetuber705 where I'm at, you can pick up a clean original couple for around 6-10k

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Like, brazil or something?

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The flathead is a cool engine but OHV is where it’s at

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My grandpa was known as Mr. 32. We have quite the collection of dueces including his 1981 Americas Most Beautiful Roadster. Also he had a drag boat the Western Mag Special and they were the first to break 200mph on the water

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Still waiting for the Escort.

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I'm still waiting for mine too, she better show up this time 😂😂😂

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me to

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How long ago did you call her?

[@man_on_wheelz]

You see these replies? That's why we can never get real education on the Ford Escort, everyone makes jokes about them when they're actually really solid, dependable, and (outside the US) quick rally cars! I miss my 1993 Escort...

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@@ridhosamudro2199 but the good part about it is that I'll die with a full smile and an empty sac

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I watched this while doing my homework 😂 thanks for the advice!!

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5:30 thanks Uncle James! ♥️

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Next: Everything You Need To Know about TOMMY KAIRA.

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3:00 says V6 shows I6, otherwise great video

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@@alterego9791 the first v6 was built by Lancia in 1939, so v6 were non-existant

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Uncle James cares about your education but Donut uploads mid exam.

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5:12 For anyone wondering, the machine you're seeing is from a motorsport called tractor pulling. This particular on is from Holland and the name translates to 'The Little Blacksmith'. Make sure to check it out. It's really awesome.

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Heat one of the best movie shoot outs in movie history. The sound is just amazing in that scene. 9/10 will watch again.

[@papa_pt]

*&@!*^#* IT'S A CHEVY STRAIGHT SIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU CAN SEE IT RIGHT THERE IN THE VIDEO

[@yeetisthefetus7214]

Dude it's a simple mistake

[@hausmeisterengineering5952]

@@yeetisthefetus7214 True car guys know that the first V6 production car was a Lancia from the 50's. It's a simple mistake but it's like making there, they're, their mistake on a college proposal.

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@@yeetisthefetus7214 How the hell is that a simple mistake?

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I know right!? Why can't He get it right?

[@yeetisthefetus7214]

@@SoI_Badguy dont ask me it's just a mistake. People mistake the too all the time.

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Up to Speed on Lancia?

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Loving your vids guys

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Thank you for this! By the way you should do more hot rods!

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Go make an up to speed video on lancia please!!!

[@awzup57]

some weird audio issues in this video. distortion pretty noticeable throughout.

[@Cereal421]

Yeah James's mic gain was too high when recording and it's super annoying.

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Thats no accident its there for a reason but its a secret so i cant talk about it.

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I know this is a car show more than anything, and I’m sure this has been mentioned before, but I think it would be cool to see some motorcycle “Up to speeds” Harley-Davidson Ducati Indian Triumph Etc. Regardless, always love the videos no matter what! Thank you guys for the content you put out!

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the Rush reference just made my day hahaha love you guys

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What happened to the audio mixing? It's quieter than usual and full of clipping.

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The clipping is horrible.

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Yeah,what's up with that

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Do the Dodge Dart!!!

[@quillmaurer6563]

Glad to see they caught the V6 vs straight 6 error - I was confused the whole time because to my understanding building a well-balanced V6 is more challenging than building a well-balanced V8, but a straight six is naturally very smooth.

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Dad finished school, One time got a Pontiac Firebird it was awesome.

[@sburbStuck]

did you seriously just call the Chevy straight 6 a V6 WHAT IN TARNATION IS THE MATTER WITH YOU BOY

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Look at the pinned comment

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Mazdaspeed Next!!!

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first the tucker now a 32. You guys read my mind. Good work.

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I freaking loved this episode. Nice to have a different era of vehicle

[@mhmadgenious]

Except chevy made an inline 6 instead of a v6

[@samueldavis7820]

He already apologised for it

[@samueldavis7820]

Top of the comments

[@jakerice3367]

Golf R and R32

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Jacob Rice he has a skyline and golf episode

[@turnip5465]

@@daveyg721 R32 is a Golf you dimwit

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TurnIP lol I know that. Still watch the golf episode, they're mentioned

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Why would you compare a Skyline to a Golf?

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@@Bartonovich52 because he's comparing a VW golf R to a VW R32 not a Nissan

[@morkovija]

This video has at least three separate, like-worthy moments. Thanks Uncle James!

[@hairpintv4403]

Mr. James, i do believe it is time we saw an episode about Saleen. They dont get as much credit as they deserve, and their Mustangs pack quite a punch as well as the S7 itself. I'd love to see an episode going over all of Saleen's brilliant creations, especially their S281 and S302 Mustangs

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Next up to speed suggestions Alfa Romeo Lotus Renault Aston Martin . Arghhh too many actually 😂

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HOT ROOOODS!!!! Thanks #unclejames

[@leotherocker94]

Thanks for this episode! I Love the deuce! How about a tri five chevy episode?

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Every Thursday I watch this guy not even kidding

[@vhmux]

Please do Holden VL Commodore!!

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Or VL grpa

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#bigoldintercoolergang

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#sssssssssssssstuuuutuututututu

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Skids for Tracey Grimshaw

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Just do the Commodore as a whole.

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I came her hoping to see something about the beach boys and I was very pleased after watching

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You don't know what I got. *proceeds to tell you exactly what hes got*

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THANKS UNCLE JAMES☺️

[@BADOU225]

Loved the video!!! You should make one one the evolution of the Le mans cars and the evolution of F1 cars !! That could super fun and super interesting since they use to be the craziest and the most dangerous races ever before the maniacs of Group B. Plz plz plz 😁

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What V6s? The V6 didn't hit production until 1950.

[@aljaberhk]

it was the writers mistake

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Winga Dinga Dinga Dinga

[@-Ordinary]

Thanks Uncle James.

[@tedb4459]

The cabriolet you showed was actually a Victoria coupe, also known as a Vicky. A cabriolet is a convertible that has a fixed windshield, the roadster windshield can be folded down.

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1:22 ahahahahaha

[@MDW893]

Anyone else think the audio sucks? Like it sounds muffled

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No and why it mater if it was .

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That’s the second time I saw the cover of the movie HEAT today. I love this channel.

[@ropersf]

My friend since the third grade, Rick Figari, owns the John Milner American Graffiti yellow deuce coup. I remember Rick's mom driving us to the Coronet Theater in her 1966 red Plymouth Barracuda to American Graffiti. On the way home Rick said to me "one day I will own a hot rod deuce coup" When he was 17 he started building his own but then on his 18th birthday he bought the movie car from a guy in Utah who had bought it from Universal Studios. Rick is now a firefighter in San Francisco and he shows the car at Hot Rod shows when he has time.

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I dig all this old shit but when are we getting up to speed on Lexus SC ???

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Mike Arredondo Deadass tho

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Why not the soarer...

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Why not both ?

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I love you

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I love you too

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Up to Speed on Roush! They have such a sweet racing history with Ford from the ‘80s!

[@bockmind]

THX UNCLE JAMES!

[@firwandii]

up to speed about something luxury? like Rolls Royce and Bentley?

[@honkytonky6960]

Says V6, shows a straight 6.... I'm a subscriber, and I like your content, but Bro.....

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peeped the rush reference with the permanent waves lol nice

[@raymondjohnson6319]

Hey guys, love your stuff, always enjoy watching you crazy carbois. Just giving y’all a heads up... the audio is alil low compared to most of your other videos. Just a heads up. #unknownVariable

[@LaMusica]

It's nice to watch these videos but it's not nice to listen to. The audio is peaking just so much. It ruins the fun.

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Whaaaa WHAAAAA

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Not a v6 they we're straight 6!

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Awesome video

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Thank you!

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4:49 this is going to porn hub for sure xD

[@scottjones7371]

5:29 this too xD

[@JonesBrothersProductionsiac]

I'm guessing the Deuce is what F-150 drivers would be called after landing in a ditch.

[@nicolesdad0]

I love my flathead powered 49 Ford pickup. My brother has a Model A and it's just a parade queen. My dad has a 40 Ford pickup with a SBC that's slammed so low he can't get over a speed bump. My stock 1949 is used as a pickup was meant to be used.

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Glad to see a single clip of American Graffiti in this vid... thanks

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Mint video buddy

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The editing team/person always do a good job cracking me up...

[@davidcayer8374]

That "cabriolet" was a Victoria, a variant of the two door (Tudor) sedan. A cabriolet is a convertible with roll-up side windows (roadster has snap-in side screens).

[@rochiras9022]

Nice shirt watching all the way from Aruba