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Vehicle Name Emerald Gypsy
Year 1949
Make Ford
Model F5
Length 28'
1949 Ford F5
1949 Ford F5 1949 Ford F5 1949 Ford F5
Basic Info Original 60's Hippie Camper conversion. "World Famous"

Found abandoned in a Vermont frozen field. Purchased and trucked 3,000 miles to Washington State for Restoration. Celebrated Woodstock's 50th Anniversary at Goodguy's Car Show in Puyallup, Wa. July 2019.

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Old 12-08-2020, 04:52 PM   #2
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Coachwork: Thomas 4 window w/lift
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Welcome to the site E/G Bus.

That looks pissah! Only wish I'd have found it before you, being right next door to me and all!
What are your plans for it?
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Old 12-08-2020, 05:04 PM   #3
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Year: 1971
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International Loadstar 1700
Engine: 345 international V-8
Nice restoration. Original engine?


p.s. my sister in law lives in Puyallup. been meaning to get out that way
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Old 12-09-2020, 10:03 AM   #4
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Engine: 430 cu in, Buick - Turbo 400 trans - 2-Speed Rear
Thanks, don't think it could of lasted to many more snowy Vermont winters in that field! Now that the mechanical repairs are completed, next are the RV systems and electrical.
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Old 12-09-2020, 10:30 AM   #5
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Nice restoration. Original engine?


p.s. my sister in law lives in Puyallup. been meaning to get out that way
Thanks, if your ever in my area let me know!
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Old 12-09-2020, 10:38 AM   #6
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Nice restoration. Original engine?


p.s. my sister in law lives in Puyallup. been meaning to get out that way
The engine is a rebuilt late 60's Buick 430 cu in that's running strong. I've replaced the manual tranny with a turbo 400 automatic, and it still has the original 2-speed rear end.
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Old 12-09-2020, 11:07 AM   #7
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That should be a real good combination for driving.
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