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Projects 1951 Ford Coupe Build

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by maccustom, Mar 12, 2020.

  1. maccustom
    Joined: Mar 13, 2008
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    The car has been done and on the road for a couple months. Figure I should at least end this thread with some finished photos. Ended up changing the steel wheels with spider caps to the Rocket Igniters that I custom painted to resemble vintage Indy Car wheels. Color is amazing - sometimes looks black, sometimes dark chocolate, and the metallic pops in the sun. From the drivers seat the hood looks black just like the dash. Nice to have a "finished" car to drive with very little to sort out. On to the next 2 projects. DSC_3645-001.JPG IMG_2409.jpeg IMG_2311.jpeg IMG_2313.jpeg
     
  2. What a great car, great build... I'm proud to say I helped, along with a bunch of kool car guys.
     
  3. Good choice on the wheels, nice car.
     
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  4. wulf powis
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    Absolutely a standout ! I envy your perfection.
     
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  5. Ryan
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  6. HerMink
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    Hey man, I just saw your ad over on the classifieds and realized I work right down the street from your shop (I'm right across the street from Workingman's Friend). I've driven by a few times and wondered what you guys did over there. I'll have to stop by sometime!
     
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  7. Malcolm
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    Man, what a neat car. Very well done. I wish I were in a position to buy it right now, because I sure would love to have it in my garage... And out on the road, of course :)
     
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  8. Malcolm, I assure you, you would not be disappointed... The pictures do not show the amount of work that it took to make it that nice,, or the quality... A real kool car... :)
     
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  9. I used to live off Westcreek in Fort Worth until June of 20. I have a pretty good idea where that bridge you’re building is gonna be. (Unless it’s already installed, haven’t been over there in a while) Pretty cool. Small world! The 51 is pretty rad too!
     
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  10. maccustom
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    Hey you are welcome any time. We are off on Wednesday again this week - hopefully up and running again second week of Jan
     
  11. maccustom
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    We installed the bridge in June 2021 Peter Molick 06.jpg Peter Molick 07.jpg Peter Molick 04.jpg Peter Molick 03.jpg
     
  12. I know exactly where that is! I’m gonna go check it out. About a 1/4 mile from my old house.
     
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  13. i.rant
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    1. 1940 Ford

    Outstanding ! :D
     
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  14. indyjps
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    Great build, really a beautiful car.

    Bold color choice, not much chocolate brown used anymore, nice deep color and the metallic pops the bodylines.
    I used to detail an extremely low mileage 79 vette for shows, it was a deep bronze brown and I grew to love the color.
     
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  15. maccustom
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    Just detailed the car and painted the air cleaner. IMG_3041.JPG IMG_3042.JPG IMG_3047.JPG
     
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  16. WOW, Great shots.... Beautiful car....
     
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  17. WhitewallWill
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    Gorgeous car, absolutely incredible bridge.
     
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  18. Stogy
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    Outstanding vision, outcome and execution @maccustom...thanks for sharing the journey and congrats to @Malcolm on his acquisition of this stunner...
     
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  19. So cool that this thread just popped back up considering I will be in Indy in about a week for a trade show. If I can get away some one day, I might have to check out your place. :cool: Thanks @Stogy !!!

    The 51 and the bridge both turned out amazing!
     
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  20. Ryan
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    I don't know what I like better... the bridge or the shoebox... Good god man, you are talented.
     
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  21. cycledelicjohn
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    Is the shoebox for sale ?? john
     
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  22. CYCLEDELICJOHN: He did sell it... Sorry, you missed a beautiful car...
     

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