Customs MY FIRST CAR!! 53 Ford

Thanks Don .. Ya he tells me to be careful!

 

Thanks!

 

Got the new bulbs .. now got to get a new fuel pump!

 

keep loose hood hinges lubed,,,not one of fords better ideas....

 

Yes.. Thank you for reminding me! That is on the list!

 

Got the headlights working! Yahoo.

 

Plans for today:
Take out the carpet in the back

 

The radio delete plate is cool. I've never seen one before.

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that cool that was my first car 48 years ago 50 dollar deal that was real nice how time flys
good luck

 

Thank you! 49-53 fords have been in my family for a long time!

 

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I know!

 

Good solid car to start with. Congrats!

 

Thanks!

 

UPDATE : So today we took out ugly blue carpet , cleaned the inside up and put new seat covers on for now ! Here are some pics ..







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Got my new book :

 

Im thinking about buying chrome steelies , what do you guys think?

 

Chrome steelies will look good on a 53 Ford!

 

Nice ride, I carpooled to trade school in a '53 Mainliner back in the '70's...

 

here is what I did to mine

put my radio behind it

 

Sweeet! Was it really hard to do it?

 

got that fuel pump yet? if not ive got one i took off my flathead that was in my truck its for a 8ba. ill give it to you if you need it.if not im gonna try and use it for barter on a hood hinge...lol

 

No I never got one! But there is a little ford store near me we are going to go get one! Thanks tho

 

Hello! Just saw your posting I'm glad to see a younger generation still interested in these era vehicles! I have a 54 ford which was also my first car heres the build thread: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=622142/ its nothing fancy but you might get a kick checking it out , it is what got me into cars and how i learned (still learning)to work on them and almost everything has been done by myself and help from friends all in a driveway with mainly handtools. As long as you have determination you can achieve alot dont ever give up and im sure you'll have fun with your 53! good luck!

 

Just went through your thread ! HOLY that is cool ! Nice work!

 

I like these!!!

 

Those wheels would look great, Jason. You've got good taste. Your stock wheels and caps will work pertectly for now though, while you improve the drivetrain/steering/brakes/susp/elec etc. Make that car run and drive flawlessly and dependably then jazz 'er up. Although...nothin' wrong with keeping your eyes out for a good deal on some chrome wheels. LostHope's build-thread sure is good inspiration. And you don't even have to do a body-swap...lol. I just know you're gonna make a nice car outa that '53. And drive it through high school!

 

That is the plans .. Get it driving good and safe then jazz it up . Haha hopefully soon it we will be at a local carshow !

 

Good for you jason....the time spent with ur dad will be a gift forever..for both of you

 

Thanks ! Its been fun so far cleaning the inside up ..

 

Cool beans, I've been pondering trading my buddy out of a 52 Tudor with a botched chop job to put my flathead in.