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Old 12-08-11, 01:31
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Yeah, 65 odd years ago... Technology has progressed a bit since. They use brand new cars now. Mostly donated by manufacturers and importers.
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Except for at Wagga Wagga. The engines they train on for rebuilds are early 1980's Ford Laser/Mazda 323 carb SOHC!!
This is why most manufacturers are now ofering their own apprentice training
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Old 13-08-11, 22:29
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article and photos of it back in 39, including being assembled

http://www.forgottenfiberglass.com/?p=13486
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What an interesting piece of history. I like the way all rubber parts were made with white rubber and other things painted white leading to the name of ghost car.
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