The Jalopy Journal

**Ryan** · 11-30-2010, 10:24 AM

Art Lehner owned Art Chrome Body Shop - a thriving body shop in California. As a way to advertise his services, he decided to build a full custom roadster. He started with a '39 sedan and then began chopping, channeling, and sectioning just about eve...

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Revoh · 11-30-2010, 10:30 AM

I think I saw that car somewhere within the last 10 years or so, but I can't place it. I have that magazine, but I'm pretty sure I saw it in person ...

Rikster · 11-30-2010, 11:46 AM

More info on that car HERE

The car is sitting a couple of inches to high after the restoration.

**Older'n dirt** · 11-30-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rikster

And PLEASE ditch the repop Fiestas.

Revoh · 11-30-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Older'n dirt

And PLEASE ditch the repop Fiestas.

I agree. Those are not good.

DavidL · 11-30-2010, 11:52 AM

Why does it not surprise me that Rikster would have more details on this car? I'm glad it survived!

**Ryan** · 11-30-2010, 11:54 AM

Thanks for the link Rikster... Interesting that the restored car sits so much higher than it did originally. It also looks like it has a different seat and dash... as well as motor, obviously...

JimA · 11-30-2010, 12:01 PM

I just saw it recently in a different old magazine where they pictured the dressed flathead but caption said "soon to be replaced by a 348ci Chevy". I had seen the car listed as being from Redondo Beach when pictured at some early shows. Great that it was saved and restored.

red baron · 11-30-2010, 12:20 PM

I am digging that car!!!! wow!!!

edit: just saw the rebuild pic and yea it would look better lowered, but I am still diggin it!

**hotrd32** · 11-30-2010, 12:26 PM

Too high or not it's still a very cool build...interesting story Ryan...thanks again for posting these periodically and filling more empty little gray cells with info...

curbspeed · 11-30-2010, 12:31 PM

Rikster, Are going to try and find this one for the GNRS also? Would be cool.

Rolleiflex · 11-30-2010, 12:35 PM

The article says that they replaced the original dropped axle with a stock height one and the car now runs smaller tires. I wonder why on earth they did that. It looks much better lower. I think it takes away a lot of the look sitting higher, but to each his own I guess.

the-rodster · 11-30-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolleiflex

The article says that they replaced the original dropped axle with a stock height one and the car now runs smaller tires.

And added a Barris crest ?? WTF ?

Rich

JimA · 11-30-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by the-rodster

And added a Barris crest ?? WTF ?

Rich

Yeah, what's with that?

sololobo · 11-30-2010, 12:45 PM

I love this car and great to see some more info on it. Are you planning on doing this to your sedan? I am sure you are not, just kiddin. Thanx for the cool topic. ~Sololobo~

RAY With · 11-30-2010, 01:25 PM

Very interesting to say the least. I never heard of this build and its quite a different animal .Judging from the pictures the restorer did a great job as to quality. Thanks for posting all the additional information..

**chaddilac** · 11-30-2010, 01:27 PM

The redo doesn't do it justice.... but this pic does!!!

1950ChevySuburban · 11-30-2010, 01:49 PM

I read about this car a couple years back. Left a good impression on me. Probably in R&C. Damn nice ride.

**Jimmy B** · 11-30-2010, 02:54 PM

Great car it definitely sits too high now.

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Originally Posted by 1950ChevySuburban

I read about this car a couple years back. Left a good impression on me. Probably in R&C. Damn nice ride.

It was featured in Street Rodder.

catdad49 · 11-30-2010, 03:31 PM

This is the first time I have seen a pic of the car with the top. It certainly adds an interesting touch to an already eye catching custom! Car

11-30-2010, 10:24 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,688	The Fadeaway Ford Art Lehner owned Art Chrome Body Shop - a thriving body shop in California. As a way to advertise his services, he decided to build a full custom roadster. He started with a '39 sedan and then began chopping, channeling, and sectioning just about eve... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

11-30-2010, 10:30 AM	#2
Revoh Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: They've got some crazy little women there. Posts: 460	Re: The Fadeaway Ford I think I saw that car somewhere within the last 10 years or so, but I can't place it. I have that magazine, but I'm pretty sure I saw it in person ... __________________ Click here for old car history, show coverage, and more! Hover Motor Company

11-30-2010, 11:46 AM	#3
Rikster Old School HAMBer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 5,577	Re: The Fadeaway Ford More info on that car HERE The car is sitting a couple of inches to high after the restoration. __________________ Rik Hoving Follow us on Facebook http://public.fotki.com/Rikster/ Last edited by Rikster; 11-30-2010 at 11:55 AM.

11-30-2010, 11:52 AM	#6
DavidL Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 83	Re: The Fadeaway Ford Why does it not surprise me that Rikster would have more details on this car? I'm glad it survived!

11-30-2010, 11:54 AM	#7
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,688	Re: The Fadeaway Ford Thanks for the link Rikster... Interesting that the restored car sits so much higher than it did originally. It also looks like it has a different seat and dash... as well as motor, obviously... __________________ Ryan Cochran "Skating the same line since 1976..." .................................................. .... www.jalopyjournal.com - www.garagejournal.com - www.gearjournal.com - www.fordbarn.com - www.DOGFIGHTmag.com

11-30-2010, 12:01 PM	#8
JimA BANNED Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Jarrell, Texas Posts: 4,844	Re: The Fadeaway Ford I just saw it recently in a different old magazine where they pictured the dressed flathead but caption said "soon to be replaced by a 348ci Chevy". I had seen the car listed as being from Redondo Beach when pictured at some early shows. Great that it was saved and restored.

11-30-2010, 12:20 PM	#9
red baron Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: o'side Posts: 603	Re: The Fadeaway Ford I am digging that car!!!! wow!!! edit: just saw the rebuild pic and yea it would look better lowered, but I am still diggin it! Last edited by red baron; 11-30-2010 at 03:40 PM.

11-30-2010, 12:26 PM	#10
hotrd32 Alliance Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: WA Posts: 2,648	Re: The Fadeaway Ford Too high or not it's still a very cool build...interesting story Ryan...thanks again for posting these periodically and filling more empty little gray cells with info... __________________ "Life ain't no dress rehearsal"

11-30-2010, 12:31 PM	#11
curbspeed Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson ,Az Posts: 3,100	Re: The Fadeaway Ford Rikster, Are going to try and find this one for the GNRS also? Would be cool. __________________ Peckerheads Tucson,Arizona CHECK IT OUT!!! www.facebook.com/Model40Fan-tasticPage

11-30-2010, 12:35 PM	#12
Rolleiflex Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 551	Re: The Fadeaway Ford The article says that they replaced the original dropped axle with a stock height one and the car now runs smaller tires. I wonder why on earth they did that. It looks much better lower. I think it takes away a lot of the look sitting higher, but to each his own I guess.

11-30-2010, 12:45 PM	#15
sololobo Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Omaha, NE Posts: 6,676	Re: The Fadeaway Ford I love this car and great to see some more info on it. Are you planning on doing this to your sedan? I am sure you are not, just kiddin. Thanx for the cool topic. ~Sololobo~ __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11-30-2010, 01:25 PM	#16
RAY With Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montgomery ,Texas Posts: 3,126	Re: The Fadeaway Ford Very interesting to say the least. I never heard of this build and its quite a different animal .Judging from the pictures the restorer did a great job as to quality. Thanks for posting all the additional information.. __________________ http://www.hotrodchat.com/gallery/ 29,660 +pictures and 160 albums and growing-Many HAMB FRIENDLY and some not. Many subjects and many old drag pictures from the 50-60's

11-30-2010, 01:27 PM	#17
chaddilac Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Muskogee,OK Posts: 13,758	Re: The Fadeaway Ford The redo doesn't do it justice.... but this pic does!!! __________________ Pinstriped iPhone 4 covers!! Whitewalls & Pinstriped iPhone Covers ON SALE!!

11-30-2010, 01:49 PM	#18
1950ChevySuburban Member Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 6,239	Re: The Fadeaway Ford I read about this car a couple years back. Left a good impression on me. Probably in R&C. Damn nice ride. __________________ *My '29 Sedan build thread can be viewed here:* /showthread.php?t=635145

11-30-2010, 03:31 PM	#20
catdad49 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portsmouth,Va. Posts: 223	Re: The Fadeaway Ford This is the first time I have seen a pic of the car with the top. It certainly adds an interesting touch to an already eye catching custom! Car

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