Features 1948-52 New Old Style Kustoms

Hey CraigR, when are we going to chop your 40???

 

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Lloyd, I really dig the chop on your shoebox! I am generally a mild chop kinda guy but damn that flow is sweet!

 

That ally shot of Sledge's ride is nice!!!!!

 

Well boys, can we sneek in another '54?

Just somthing I threw together last winter. Looks like it might fit in here...

 

a in progress shot of my '47 ford based on the Ayala '42.Hope to have it together by summer some time

 

This photoshopped picture of Skippers car is fantastic!

 

Sometime within the next year - I gotta get it on a straight frame first!

 

Cal-Paul - is that avatar your car? That looks like it qualifies, how about some pics?

 

'53...I know.

 

If it weren't for that van barely visible in the background...that picture would be like time travel, as if that sled slid right out of the past. The back lighting does something for the overall feeling as well.

Totally does it for me too.

 

11054.Probably a bit more work involved Rik !

 

Here's my 46, a long way from most of the incredible cars on this thread, but it's a driver, no bags, and will someday have shiny paint. I'm on the fence about a slight chop, a three window's proportions could really be destroyed with too much off the roof. I'm also working on a custom grill. Hope you guys like it.

 

Really kick ass thread fellas!! Very inspirational. Diggin these sleds.

Choptruck: That's a hard question. Perhaps a suttle 3'' chop maybe... looks fuckin sweeet as is now. Nice work man!

 

That worked. Perfect!

 

Wow, Thanks Rik!

 

that car looks great no matter what you do to it.

 

Yes that's my car. I sneak on here during work so I don't have access to my pics

 

That came out killer!!!!

 

Nice shot!! great thread.

 

My radials are not trad, but I've tried to keep the rest of the car pre-1954...

 

You better change the title to 1948-53 New Old Style Kustoms.

 

Yeah I guess I crossed the line, sorry to barge. I'll go look for a more "period correct" thread.

 

No forget that man,I didnt mean it like that and you have a badass car so post it up.

 

I like it a LOT choptruck...more pix please.

 

And I do want one of those Lincoln front bumpers!

 

Have you ever looked at the front bumpers of the 1940 Pontiac. They are not 100% identical to the Lincoln units. But perhaps a bit easier to find and possibly not as expensive.

 

Torchman's green/gold Ford is so cool, love that car. Thread like this are the reason I have parts for three different grilles and three sets of hubcaps.

 

You HAVE TO get some bias-ply tires for your Mercury - lower the car and you are there !

Tires are super IMPORTANT John.I understand you bought new tires already,anyway,buy some Firestones,Good Years or BF Goodrichs.Tires and stance make or break a car.You most definitely will be blown away if you see your Mercury with the right tires.You have so much work done on the car,the transformation is well done.Now make yourself happy and get the RIGHT tire.Please.