Well, After parting out the '35 Ford, I picked up this little '52 Mainline. It has the original V8 flathead and 3 speed. Needs some minor work on the brakes and steering, but nothing too major. I added a link to youtube on the car to hear it run (Hope that's ok, if not please delete). I'd like to add shorter springs (1990 Astrovan!), and keep it pretty much stock for now. Looks like I need to join another club here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym9IG1khN8o Richard
you did not by that from a gentleman named Drew did you? Good lookin car. I love those body styles but I am a bit partial...
Aerostar coils, not Astro van. Looks like a clean car with nice chrome. These can convert into a 2 door post if you're so inclined. I have a '52 and a '53 myself. What was the '35 and why did you have to part it out? Just curious.
The seller was Carl.... Nice correction on the coils, Squablow! The '35 was bought sight unseen and ended up being too rusty for my tastes. Lots of good parts, though. Wondering about colors and my daughter loves Robins Egg Blue with white top, but unsure what the factory colors were in this time period. I'll do a search as I'm guessing this has been posted.
I've got a real softspot for a 52 mainline, I traded a 60 chevy for one in the 70,s. I was a great car, 6 cyl. 3 speed with overdrive. I'll never forget when I drove it to my brother in laws, I parked it on a incline that had a creek at the bottom. After a few beers I was ready to leave and found my car was missing. I had left it in overdrive and it had rolled down in the creek, (these free wheeled in o.d.). sorry about the ramble, good looking car I hope you have as many good times with yours that I did with mine...........
It's in REALLY nice shape! What else do you have planned for it? his was a 53 customline, NOT a 52 mainline The differences between the two are few, yes, HOWEVER, for someone who knows SO much about those cars and who physically saw his car in person on numerous occasions, SHOULD know the difference. Especially if you're going to go out of your way to talk crap on a public forum... just sayin'.
Great looking car, nice and clean! come join the 52-56 Ford group, lotsa action there! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=332
Well, I took the car up to Loveland, CO to Custom Auto and had an inspection (Fantastic folks and top notch work going on there). Basically, the brakes need to be gone through and steering tightened up. I'm going to add a really cool NOS blinker kit (I'll post pics) and do some repairs to the floor as well. I'll plan to add the side chrome to the lower rear quarters, add fender skirts, and lower it all around by about 3 inches. I want to clean up the engine compartment as well. The engine is red (barely!) and I'll probably go back the same. One thing I've thought about is to add headers and new dual exhaust with either Smithy's or Porters. The single exhaust with a glasspack actually sounds pretty cool but I know it can really open up with duals. I plan to keep it pretty simple. My daughter (17) will drive this car! We are practicing the "three on the tree" this weekend! How's that for crazy!
I LOVE 3 on the tree! I'm keeping my 53 3 on the tree too. Your daughter's REALLY lucky to get to drive it!!! Sounds like you have some cool plans for it! Can't wait to see the progress!!
Hey guys.. I'm the new owner of that good looking 52 at the beginning of the thread. Any ideas where I can find the chome moldings that go around the car under the windshield and back glass?
@big_block Hey! Congrats on getting the 52!! However, we don't have any info on the 52. Sorry can't be of more help.
big_block, you can try the guys in the 52-59 Ford social group. I'm sure someone is parting out a car or just has some extra pieces lying around.
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