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I figure its about time to start a build thread on this car,so here goes. Its a 51 Ford coupe from Texas in very good shape as far as rust goes. It does have some issues(dont they all) witch I will get into as I go. I have 6 others to upkeep so this one is on a budget. I am trying to use up stuff I already have for the most part. I am building it as a young guy would have back in the day. I lived thru the 60s and remember just doing mechanical work to keep them going so we could cruise! Just did a minimum of body work and got out the flat black. So thats what this one is going to be-lowered,skirts . WWW ,tail dragger. I have a ways to go ,but I actually pulled a few dents out the other day. Felt good-Im pumped!

 

I kinda like how it looks now.

 

Cool, looks like a good candidate and a good start.

 

Prepare yourself, it's not as easy as it was back then.

 

I like that washed out look too.Thats the way it will look for now. Pist-n-Broke,I agree ,probably a 2year project.I got that nasty dent out of the trunk the other day along with a few others. Im working outside so I will post as I go(slowly)

 

looks a real solid start Tom

 

Ahhh , I can picture it going down the drag strip now .

 

Ok... with bubble skirts and spots?

 

I like that car. If I had it as a second classic I'd leave it like that, and build up the drivability. It looks mean the way it is.

 

Thats the plan. For the paint anyway. Its still gonna be a tail dragger tho.

 

I like the rear quarter/taillight chrome, really sets it off.

 

Cool car! What are the engine details?


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Been driving my '50 a bit lately. It's stone reliable with a 302/C4 8inch combo. Kinda beat up, no rust. So...I like your plan!

 

Great looking project ( flathead ? )
Have fun and stay safe !

 

Nice solid car to start with from the looks of it.

The social groups are dead, but if you join the Shoebox group there's a list of build threads with tons of info (I think you can only access the groups from a desktop computer, not a phone or the app).

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/post-shoebox-build-threads-here.908390/

Good luck, keep us updated.

 

Thanks for all the nice comments guys. Sorry to disappoint the Ford guys ,but Its getting a 283 with a turbo 350. I already have them so .. Not sure if the old rearend will take it. I have a chance at a 55 bird rear. I read they are stronger. Any comments on that?

 

Nice start! Looking forward to seeing your progress!

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It looks a whole lot like the '51 I've been working on for a couple of years!

Parking Lot by brokedownbiker posted Oct 17, 2018 at 5:42 PM

 

Love that flat black-stress free paint!

 

nice start!! gotta love a 51! I have a club coupe Im working on too.

 

Hi Pipes,I have been following your build for a while. Will you be on the road this year?BTW, I love that stance in your pic. Thats what I am going for.

 

My '50. 'Temporarily' sprayed in the driveway 8 years ago...It's Hot Rod Flatz Daytona blue.

 

Sometimes those paint jobs are the best . Stress free-park it anywhere -no worries!

 

I was planning to but I think I’m going to shoot for next year. I’m hoping to get some of the more custom body mods done this fall, like the merc grille surround , radius hood corners, peaked hood, and few other things on my list. My goal is to build a nice mild to full Kustom, and if I put it in the road I won’t want to stop driving it!


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I don't know anything about Tbird rear ends, but Maverick or Comet is supposed to be the one to find. 8" or 9" I don't know, someone more smarterer than me can chime in.

 

Engine is ready,seats are ready,too bad the car isnt ready.

 

Big A,the bird rear end is supposed to be the same width as original but I will measure for sure.

 

Seat are badass!

 

Cool project! The seats look great.

 

Thanks guys. The interior is gold flake and pearl white.I always wanted to do a 50s-60s custom . I guess I am cheating a bit here because I doubt that a young guy back then would have a very good interior unless he had a relative to do it. None of my customers ever wanted a flake interior so I will just have to do my own.lol