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Features The Forgotten Fastbacks...

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by Jive-Bomber, Apr 10, 2018.

  1. 'Mo
    Joined: Sep 26, 2007
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    Beautiful 1951 Packard, by Pinanfarina.

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  2. koachwerks
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    49 Pontiac in Mayan Gold for me.
     

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  3. koachwerks
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    All of the bodies were unique to the brand, especially in the rear fender details. Pontiac, Chevy and Olds shared very similar bodies, but Buick’s were larger.

    There is the bigger Olds 98... I’ll have to dig up some photos and see how they compare.
     
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  4. fyrffytr1
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    Here's my 50 Pontiac fastback. Straight 8 with three on the tree. Just got the motor running last week, for the first time in almost 40 years. Now it's on to the transmission and brakes.
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  5. plym_46
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    from central NY

    No Allstates, Bathtub Nash, 49 Dodge, 50 Lincoln, Kaiser Traveler.
     
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  6. HemiDave
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    from Austin, TX

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    From the Roundup. Maybe not "Forgotten" since I remembered it.

    Dave
     
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  8. 'Mo
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    Not a bit wrong...but this one is from Frank DeRosa.

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  10. mario
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    from millbrae

    here's my 49 sedannette.
    ciao,
    mario
     

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  11. I forget if I've showed mine, but here is. Just finish it. CHEVY DONE 009.JPG CHEVY DONE 015.JPG CHEVY DONE 014.JPG CHEVY DONE 007.JPG CHEVY DONE 005.JPG
     
  12. 'Mo
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  13. Just vacuum wipers, had the other stuff that worked very well but I wanted to have many miles of hopefully trouble free driving. Car has 30,000 miles on it. Interior is all original, with NOS seat covers on beautiful original seats. The old 6 and powerglide ran as good as it could but not much power. Of course no rust. It was in a collection for many years.
     
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  14. Work In Progress
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    Here’s my 49 Dodge but it’s almost a fastback. Wish I had a better picture.
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  15. 'Mo
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    Beautiful!
     
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  16. Stogy
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    :rolleyes:...Friends my way...Don built his Mercruiser 250 powered Mild Custom all himself over 10 years...he's rightfully proud of it...I used his Fleetline in the New Logo for the Club this way...

    Great Thread this is @Jive-Bomber...these are such an awesome body style...
     
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  17. BJR
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    For 1949 Cadillac, Buick Roadmaster, Buick Super, and Olds 98 all shared the same body from the cowl back. Olds 88, Pontiac, and Chevrolet all shared the same body from the cowl back.
     
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  18. Dman
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    Didn't read all of this but looked at the photos. I have never seen one of these in person but found this on the internet. lincoln fastback.jpg
     
  19. Stogy
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  20. panhead_pete
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    Ive never really wanted a custom until I saw @Rikster do this.

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  21. tubman
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    Uhh, I have the greatest respect for the "Rikster", but I wouldn't have made that particular change.

    Then again, I've been told many times that I'm not a "Custom Guy".
     
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  22. Stogy
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    That's a great way to make a fastback, forgotten...I'm surprised Rikster didn't exploit that feature...it's a beauty though...
     
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  23. jim snow
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    Got mine last year. Snowman ⛄️ IMG_0174.jpeg
     
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  25. Stogy
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  26. Fortunateson
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    Let’s not forget the Buick Super sedanette!
     
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  27. mgtstumpy
    Joined: Jul 20, 2006
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    My 46 Olds 76 (B body), STILL a work in progress. OEM 2-tone colour scheme, Pawnee beige over New Ivory
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  28. Rusty Heaps
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    2D63C6F5-C834-4D7A-A146-F822EAFA4846.jpeg Certainly not forgotten by me. I love the roofline on the 49-52 GMs.
     
  29. BJR
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    I screwed up and wrote Special when I was thinking Super. I corrected my original post. The Special shares nothing with the Buick Roadmaster and Super bodies.
     
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  30. southerncad
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    Since we are talking Fastbacks, thought I'd share mine.... 354439426_1172731497002378_8063945119515290373_n.jpg
     
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