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**Ryan** · 12-27-2009, 11:37 PM

You guys are probably tired of hearing about how much I prefer simple customs over extravagant works, but I've found another example that I thought was worth sharing. It's a 1952 Vic that was featured in the June, 1958 issue of Rodding & Re-Styling. ...

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lockwoodkustoms · 12-27-2009, 11:51 PM

That is a beauty!!!!!!

Brandy · 12-28-2009, 12:13 AM

Was the 52 like the 50? Where they were a Sunliner with a hardtop grafted to them? I LOVE simplicity.........

**cactus1** · 12-28-2009, 12:21 AM

Awesome cars. Another that springs to mind is the Dragoo( I think) Merc. It has the K.I.S.S. thing going for it too.

RPW · 12-28-2009, 12:51 AM

Real nice cars, but Jimmie´s -54 beats them both in design.

Gaters · 12-28-2009, 01:18 AM

The "less is more" route, gotta love it on this beauty.

**gr8ness13** · 12-28-2009, 01:52 AM

Nice lines .. I am a fan of simple to me.. it seams a lot harder to make simple stand out..

Labold · 12-28-2009, 08:32 AM

I know this is a simple custom compared to some others but there is still a lot of work going on there. Looks great.

**SakowskiMotors** · 12-28-2009, 09:11 AM

Nice.
I had this one for a while. I really like the grill on the one you posted. That is one beautiful ride.
Wil
www.sakowskimotors.com

motoandy · 12-28-2009, 09:23 AM

It is like the saying " Walk softly and carry a big Stick". Great execution of the less is more factor. It is funny how some have to try so hard to be cool yet others carry it out with little effort. Great examples of a Kool Kustom. Thanks for posting.

kickstarts · 12-28-2009, 09:24 AM

Louvers are for hot rods not customs. Customs are supposed to be smoooooth.

Rikster · 12-28-2009, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kickstarts

Louvers are for hot rods not customs. Customs are supposed to be smoooooth.

Best statement I heard in a while!!!

The car is very nice though... but the louvers should not be put in there in the first place.

**JeffreyJames** · 12-28-2009, 09:34 AM

Love hardtopped Vics!!!! Hoaward/Vaughan is probably my favorite custom of all time.

froghawk · 12-28-2009, 09:36 AM

The '52-'54 Ford hardtops are great looking cars, and restraint is definitely the way to go when customizing them so as not to obscure their nice lines. I like the Quesnel car a lot more than the "Golden Nugget." Though the grill treatments in both cars are fantastic.

**Gambino_Kustoms** · 12-28-2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

You guys are probably tired of hearing about how much I prefer simple customs over extravagant works, but I've found another example that I thought was worth sharing. It's a 1952 Vic that was featured in the June, 1958 issue of Rodding & Re-Styling. ...

To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

realy like this car

**oddrodgarage** · 12-28-2009, 10:44 AM

man that's sweet...Jimmie's still comes out on top

ToddJ · 12-28-2009, 10:45 AM

Sweet, low, and easy on the eyes! Beautiful ride. Normally not too crazy about louvers on a kustom but they work on this car.

Rich Venza · 12-28-2009, 11:34 AM

Holy Cow....
I used to hang out at Walt's shop after school. His was the one local shop that would do custom body work and paint jobs. If there was any one guy who made the cars in the magazines come to life right in front of my eyes, it was Walt.
What the feature in the magazine didn't mention was he built another '52 for his wife to drive. Pretty much the same style and components, but her's was a convertible. In the early spring of 1960, she decided it was time for something newer, and the Ford was offered for sale. Well, not really, cuz I offered to buy it before Walt ever put the add in the newspaper. My only request was to hold it for me untill I sold my '39 Buick. The big sedan was gone the next weekend, and the convertible took it's place in the garage.
For you sharp eyed guys, you have already noticed both cars used '54 upper valances. The grill was from an Honest Charlie catalog and parking light lenses were early 50's Packard. I used station wagon bumperetts on the rear and added a 1/2 tonneau over the rear seat.
It was low enough to require the inner fender panels and drive shaft tunnel to be modified.
If there was ever a car I would like to have back, it's this one.

One56 · 12-28-2009, 11:34 AM

At first I didn´t notice the louvers, but in this case the car if we discuss details , I could live with them.
And in my world I´m open for louvers on Customs.
Remember Jimmie Vaughans Cad with slicks in the back.Was it a custom, or....

Malcolm · 12-28-2009, 11:37 AM

Love those '52-'54 Vickies. My dad has a '52 Victoria that has been sitting on my Grandparent's farm for over 30 years and he always wanted to build it. It even has a Merc. Flathead in it! Too bad it's been sitting so long that it's pretty much a parts-car now.

The one you posted is a Great mild custom example!

Malcolm

12-27-2009, 11:37 PM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,617	The Golden Nugget You guys are probably tired of hearing about how much I prefer simple customs over extravagant works, but I've found another example that I thought was worth sharing. It's a 1952 Vic that was featured in the June, 1958 issue of Rodding & Re-Styling. ... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

12-27-2009, 11:51 PM	#2
lockwoodkustoms Old School HAMBer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY BABY!!!!! Posts: 3,687	Re: The Golden Nugget That is a beauty!!!!!! __________________ Check out my Metal Art here http://www.facebook.com/JLockwoodMetalArts?ref=hl

12-28-2009, 12:13 AM	#3
Brandy Old School HAMBer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 5,287	Re: The Golden Nugget Was the 52 like the 50? Where they were a Sunliner with a hardtop grafted to them? I LOVE simplicity......... __________________ Let the douchebaggery begin............oh wait, it already has.

12-28-2009, 12:21 AM	#4
cactus1 Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beautiful Kansas City! (And beyond!!) Posts: 5,788	Re: The Golden Nugget Awesome cars. Another that springs to mind is the Dragoo( I think) Merc. It has the K.I.S.S. thing going for it too. __________________ M to the i to the k to the e Check out my '34 Chevy truck build thread here: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=371802

12-28-2009, 12:51 AM	#5
RPW Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: South of Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 946	Re: The Golden Nugget Real nice cars, but Jimmie´s -54 beats them both in design. __________________ - Kustom style - Not lifestyle -

12-28-2009, 01:18 AM	#6
Gaters Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 549	Re: The Golden Nugget The "less is more" route, gotta love it on this beauty.

12-28-2009, 01:52 AM	#7
gr8ness13 Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Santa Fe via Santa Maria Posts: 404	Re: The Golden Nugget Nice lines .. I am a fan of simple to me.. it seams a lot harder to make simple stand out.. __________________ Living with Congenital hot roditus. CROSSMEMBERS C.C.

12-28-2009, 08:32 AM	#8
Labold Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 1,214	Re: The Golden Nugget I know this is a simple custom compared to some others but there is still a lot of work going on there. Looks great. __________________ Do me a favor and punch me in the face.

12-28-2009, 09:11 AM	#9
SakowskiMotors Alliance Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,174	Re: The Golden Nugget Nice. I had this one for a while. I really like the grill on the one you posted. That is one beautiful ride. Wil www.sakowskimotors.com Attached Thumbnails Last edited by SakowskiMotors; 12-29-2009 at 08:34 PM.

12-28-2009, 09:23 AM	#10
motoandy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,593	Re: The Golden Nugget It is like the saying " Walk softly and carry a big Stick". Great execution of the less is more factor. It is funny how some have to try so hard to be cool yet others carry it out with little effort. Great examples of a Kool Kustom. Thanks for posting. __________________ Life ain't easy when your fat and greasy

12-28-2009, 09:24 AM	#11
kickstarts Grenade Inspector Join Date: May 2009 Location: Outer Banks, North Carolina Posts: 352	Re: The Golden Nugget Louvers are for hot rods not customs. Customs are supposed to be smoooooth. __________________ Wanted: 1931 Chevy Sun Visor

12-28-2009, 09:34 AM	#13
JeffreyJames Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 15,919	Re: The Golden Nugget Love hardtopped Vics!!!! Hoaward/Vaughan is probably my favorite custom of all time. __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

12-28-2009, 09:36 AM	#14
froghawk Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 503	Re: The Golden Nugget The '52-'54 Ford hardtops are great looking cars, and restraint is definitely the way to go when customizing them so as not to obscure their nice lines. I like the Quesnel car a lot more than the "Golden Nugget." Though the grill treatments in both cars are fantastic. __________________ *froghawk* aka John Goschke

12-28-2009, 10:44 AM	#16
oddrodgarage Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mooresville, North Carolina Posts: 5,517	Re: The Golden Nugget man that's sweet...Jimmie's still comes out on top __________________ Custom screenprinted tees: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=614584 www.facebook.com/rodtees

12-28-2009, 10:45 AM	#17
ToddJ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Marion, IA Posts: 1,407	Re: The Golden Nugget Sweet, low, and easy on the eyes! Beautiful ride. Normally not too crazy about louvers on a kustom but they work on this car. __________________ Check out my Website: *http://www.joneshotroddesign.com* Visit my Blog: www.tjonesdesign.blogspot.com

12-28-2009, 11:34 AM	#18
Rich Venza Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suwanee, GA...but grew up in North Jersey Posts: 4,191	Re: The Golden Nugget Holy Cow.... I used to hang out at Walt's shop after school. His was the one local shop that would do custom body work and paint jobs. If there was any one guy who made the cars in the magazines come to life right in front of my eyes, it was Walt. What the feature in the magazine didn't mention was he built another '52 for his wife to drive. Pretty much the same style and components, but her's was a convertible. In the early spring of 1960, she decided it was time for something newer, and the Ford was offered for sale. Well, not really, cuz I offered to buy it before Walt ever put the add in the newspaper. My only request was to hold it for me untill I sold my '39 Buick. The big sedan was gone the next weekend, and the convertible took it's place in the garage. For you sharp eyed guys, you have already noticed both cars used '54 upper valances. The grill was from an Honest Charlie catalog and parking light lenses were early 50's Packard. I used station wagon bumperetts on the rear and added a 1/2 tonneau over the rear seat. It was low enough to require the inner fender panels and drive shaft tunnel to be modified. If there was ever a car I would like to have back, it's this one. Attached Thumbnails __________________ YES...Fiberglass is traditional!

12-28-2009, 11:34 AM	#19
One56 FNG Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 4	Re: The Golden Nugget At first I didn´t notice the louvers, but in this case the car if we discuss details , I could live with them. And in my world I´m open for louvers on Customs. Remember Jimmie Vaughans Cad with slicks in the back.Was it a custom, or....

12-28-2009, 11:37 AM	#20
Malcolm Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 6,105	Re: The Golden Nugget Love those '52-'54 Vickies. My dad has a '52 Victoria that has been sitting on my Grandparent's farm for over 30 years and he always wanted to build it. It even has a Merc. Flathead in it! Too bad it's been sitting so long that it's pretty much a parts-car now. The one you posted is a Great mild custom example! Malcolm __________________ www.instagram.com/hoesing

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