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GAVIN Smith had a definite plan for what he wanted to build. The plan when he set out was to build a “truck” for himself and his wife. Just a “nice driver” that he and his wife Sue could use. Clearly, he has achieved it and more.

It all started in 2017 when he purchased this ’49 Ford Bonus, imported from California. It had been imported by a guy in Fielding who also brought in a Chevelle at the same time. The Bonus

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