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Old 10-03-12, 21:30
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Default It's an Aussie thing

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Originally Posted by Private_collector View Post
Were those metal boxes a Chevrolet item, or was it 'luck of the draw' which trucks got them?
Both Chev and Fords built in Australia used the steel ones, not sure when this started, or whether it applies to all Australian assembled vehicles.

They have a high tendency to rust because the felt conveniently holds water against the steel.
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