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Projects FORD VEDETTE '53 Kustom from FRANCE

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by VEDETTE, Oct 17, 2010.

  1. Peanut 1959
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    Traditionally styled (by U.S. standards) customs can't be all that common in France...or Europe, in general. I imagine this beauty garners a lot of curious stares out on the road!
     
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  2. VEDETTE
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    Oh yes! unfortunately kustom is rare in France.. :( people say she’s an american car! :D (they’re not really wrong!)
     
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  3. chrisp
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    A lot of people in France think that a car with a lot of chrome is an American car. Then again we don't see them often. I'm restoring a 36 chevy 2dr sedan, just the shell, people think it's a Citroën traction avant, even people who are into cars...
     
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  4. VEDETTE
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    Ropes Crowd Control kustom home made!

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  5. Peanut 1959
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  6. Mart
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    Great attention to detail.
     
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  7. VEDETTE
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    Last edited: May 16, 2020
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  8. Peanut 1959
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    It looks fantastic, friend!
     
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  9. Lines
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    I must say, your Kustom looks so coooool.
     
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  10. VEDETTE
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    Hello from France! (with my daily driver)
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  12. VEDETTE
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    Peugeot 404 coupé modified!
     
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  13. nunattax
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  14. Ratatouille
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    Full Package, super look, super caisse, bravo:)
     
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  15. chrisp
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    I just found out that the guy who is sandblasting for our shop is one of your neighbors. Small world.
     
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  16. VEDETTE
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    A mantes la ville?
     
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  17. chrisp
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    Oui, but his shop ain't there.
     
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  18. VEDETTE
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  19. Merci Baeu coup
     
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  20. Peanut 1959
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    Hey, VEDETTE, do you know anybody over there with a '49-'51 Mercury (stock or custom? I'd love to see a photo shoot of one next to your car! :)
     
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  21. VEDETTE
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    Mercury is rare here! But maybe one day I’ll run into one!
     
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  22. chrisp
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    Eddy Torres has the red one that was chopped in the late 80's early 90's, I worked on it as a helper in the late 90's when it was changed to flat black with blue pearl. Last time I saw Eddy if I recall he was getting ready to change the color.
    Probably a 2 1/2 hour drive from you.
     
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  23. VEDETTE
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    Oui je sais.. il devrait en faire un kustom de la muerte! l'ex a Dingo.. que j'avais appellé lors de sa vente! mais il s'etait trompé de chiffre! :D
     
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  24. VEDETTE
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    I finally did the rear bumper! :p
    This is Goooood!
    "Redesigned" bumper, Nomad chevy guards shortened (removal of plate lights) and simple exhaust outlets.

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  25. gnichols
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    Nice to see your car and posts again.
     
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  26. VEDETTE
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    It’s not bad! more classic.. to see outside after a good cleaning!

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  27. VEDETTE
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  28. Peanut 1959
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    Glad to see you back at it! Looks great as ever.
     
  29. VEDETTE
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    Thanks Peanut!
    To be continued.. :p
     
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