PetesPonies1 117 #1 Posted 15 hours ago I have wanted an early EPCO tractor, that used the Ford banjo rear. I would love to have a Ride-A-Way Senior, if anyone knows of one for sale :) So I picked up a 1957 Country Squire. It's an Economy that was sold mail order other than from a dealer. Anyway . I figured and have seen info . .that by '57 all should have had hoods, right? Mine has the Wisconsin engine, but no hood. Problem is, I don't see any hood attachment points. I have seen first hand, the hood and attachment points on an Economy with a B&S engine. The same hood would not work with a Wisconsin engine, but something similar obviously. But mine has no points to bolt it on . .at least that I see. Anyone know more3 than me?? Learn me somthin :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 44,085 #2 Posted 8 hours ago And I thought you were asking about the MPG fuel stats on Mrs Ks favorite ride. 3 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,609 #3 Posted 7 hours ago @oldiron613 Rob? @squonk? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 15,606 #4 Posted 5 hours ago 3 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: To my eye, one of the real classic station wagons. Parents of my only-child-and-and-wealthy college roommate bought him one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 45,059 #5 Posted 3 hours ago Many early Economy's didn't come with hoods. This is a 59 hood 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 44,085 #6 Posted 3 hours ago (edited) 2 hours ago, Handy Don said: To my eye, one of the real classic station wagons. As I recall, I think Mrs. K had 3 of them back in the day. One of her favorites was the one with the two small center facing third seats that could seat 4 rug rats. The rear door opened as a door for loading passengers or as a tail gate for loading 20- 4X8 sheets of plywood or drywall. Edited 2 hours ago by Ed Kennell 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 44,085 #7 Posted 2 hours ago (edited) Sorry Pete, there I go again. Edited 2 hours ago by Ed Kennell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 15,606 #8 Posted 2 hours ago 4 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Sorry Pete, there I go again. And took me along. Ditto Pete! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 2,076 #9 Posted 2 hours ago 21 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: As I recall, I think Mrs. K had 3 of them back in the day. One of her favorites was the one with the two small center facing third seats that could seat 4 rug rats. The rear door opened as a door for loading passengers or as a tail gate for loading 20- 4X8 sheets of plywood or drywall. Growing up my we always had a station wagon. We had boats so dad always ordered big block wagons. Ive had a few wagons myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,470 #10 Posted 1 hour ago again. Fuel milage on those wagons was what - 6 to 8 around town and 12 to 14 on the highway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 15,606 #11 Posted 1 hour ago 14 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: again. Fuel milage on those wagons was what - 6 to 8 around town and 12 to 14 on the highway? At 15mpg on the highway at 36¢ per gallon in 1972. Less than 2.5 cents per mile! (College engineering grad salary: $10,000) Same 15 mpg at $3.00 per gallon today. Hmmm, 20¢ per mile! (College engineering grad salary: $85,000 or more?) Seems like it’s gotten a bit cheaper for engineers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
