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1960 brought the start of a new decade and the after effects of the 1958 recession. American families were recovering, but still wanted something frugal, yet realistic.

Sure the Volkswagen Beetle was small and cheap, but it was underpowered and quite Spartan. Enter the Ford Falcon for 1960! Ford had jumped onto the compact car bandwagon after seeing the likes of the Rambler and Studebaker Lark perform well in the marketplace. Leave it to Ford to outshine the competition and go above and beyond with the Falcon. For the first time, Ford buyers could get a compact car that offered something for everyone. The Falcon had a wealth of cargo capacity, seating for 5 to 6 people, a variety of body styles and options; and the Ford name on its side. In a 1960 Ford publication, the question of "...is the Falcon an economy car?" is asked, to which the answer is "If by economy car you mean one that saves you substantial money - it certainly is!"

In the instance when purchasing a new ashtray for your classic is just not feasible (not available, price too high, etc.), why not restore your current one? Sure, it may look really ugly, but that can be fixed pretty easily.

Let’s face it, filthy ashtrays not only look bad, they smell bad too. First, clean them thoroughly with soap and water. A toothbrush or small wire brush may be needed to get rid of encrusted buildup. After the parts are completely dry (use a hairdryer if necessary to get into the tighter cavities), it’s time for paint. Spray metal ashtrays with silver (or metal colored) paint to make them look new (Krylon Stainless Steel works great). Spray plastic ashtrays with crystal clear lacquer to make them look unused.

When you’re applying new graphics to your car (eg. stripes), here are a few handy pointers:

Thoroughly clean the surface area with degreaser and a lint-free cloth before applying the stripes. Work in an area that is as dust free as possible!

Carefully locate the final position of the stripe on the body panel with masking tape.

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Today John shows off our exclusive 1963, 1964 and 1965 Ford Wheel Cover Reproductions!

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