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05-31-2007, 10:44 AM
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Top Custom
 I got my latest copy of The Rodder's Journal last night and one of the articles sparked a question. What's your favorite "classic car era" (that means 1950 to ... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here. Last edited by Ryan; 05-31-2007 at 10:58 AM. |
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05-31-2007, 10:47 AM
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Wow, you might as well ask what's my favorite song of all time.
I love the elegance and sweeping grace of Sam Barris' Buick. Clean, simple, smoothness that flows so wonderfully. Of course someone will post some other car that I forgot about and make me change my mind.
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Will trade upholstery work for running pre '64 truck. Mopar prefered but oddball makes OK esp. COE.
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05-31-2007, 10:54 AM
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05-31-2007, 11:13 AM
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Will trade upholstery work for running pre '64 truck. Mopar prefered but oddball makes OK esp. COE.
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05-31-2007, 10:55 AM
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I think there was a post on this a couple of weeks ago. It got killed. I think, I couldn't find it under search.
Personally, I could never pick just one. There are too many different styles for just one to be the best. There are so many that fit that bill IMHO. |
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05-31-2007, 11:01 AM
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The other post seemed geared more toward the most influential custom, although many people posted their favorite. I think favorite's even tougher to choose, but at the moment, the Barris-built Aztec is the one that gets my blood going. To me, that car holds nothing back, but doesn't cross the line into being overly gaudy.
Thanks for adding the photo, Ryan...the one I uploaded bumped yours out, presumably 'cause I used the same name. Bryan Last edited by Rusk; 05-31-2007 at 11:33 AM. Reason: added explanation |
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05-31-2007, 11:17 AM
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Without a doubt this is my favorite. 1940 Matranga Merc built in 1950. |
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05-31-2007, 11:23 AM
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Mantranga's car is my favorite too edit....sorry, didnt realize it was cars manufactured from 50-58 so im changing my vote to Sam Barris's merc Zach
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05-31-2007, 10:58 AM
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If ya can't pick, don't post.
 It's tough, but I have a gun to your head... Pick one.
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05-31-2007, 11:06 AM
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I would say it was the one that was at 'Paso this year. The green Merc. I believe it was also the very 1st chopped Merc to be done. Laid55 was telling me about it months ago and said that it had this awesome green that I should use on my '54 Chrysler. Now I know why seeing it in person. KNUX!
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05-31-2007, 11:53 AM
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 picture courtesy of rikster's site |
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06-01-2007, 03:35 PM
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Sam Barris Buick
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06-01-2007, 03:42 PM
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I might get some heat for it, but I think I'll change my mind today. How about the sensational '50 Olds from Ray Goulart? Photos courtesy Rickster's site. Love the Skylark wires on this one.. the Chrysler reminded me of them.
 link to more pics: http://public.fotki.com/Rikster/11_c...oulart_50_ols/  
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01-11-2010, 02:46 PM
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thats dope! never seen this car
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05-31-2007, 12:09 PM
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I'm actually pretty partial to the Ernst Chevy too (hell, it inspired a future designer to pretty much copy it (La Jolla)). But with the barrel of a gun pressed against my temple, I'm gonna have to change partial to full-on. This is one of the few "non-Merc" customs (along with Moonglow, both of which succumbed to disappearance) to receive such acclaim, and deservedly so. |
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05-31-2007, 11:13 AM
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 The Matranga Merc is my fav of ANY custom "list".....the era of 1950 -'58 had alot of change within it among customs.......
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Pinstriping by Josh Last edited by SinisterCustom; 05-31-2007 at 11:34 AM. |
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05-31-2007, 11:18 AM
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Sam's Buick has been a favorite of mine for a long time. And yet, there are things that I would change about it. Here's a color pic, courtesy of Rikster's page.
 And that is playing within the 1950-1958 guidlines. There's a certain '60 Chevy around Austin that is probably my all time favorite!
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05-31-2007, 11:35 AM
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Mantranga's car is a favorite of mine too, but it's not built from a 50 to 58 car... Lets stay focused fellas!
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05-31-2007, 11:38 AM
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I thought you meant cars that were built between 1950-1958. |
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05-31-2007, 11:39 AM
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Me too!
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