History Looking for info on my custom shoebox with 58 chevy 1/4s built in New Jersey

Looking for info on my car mostly who did the quarters and front end work. Here is what I know so far. The car was owned by a Robert Ansetta in the mid-late 50s then it went to a Vinnie Ansetta in 1961. (Have copy of that old title). Although I did hear that they were brothers and both owned the car back then. The car was chopped in 1959 by Richard “korky” Korkes. Have the receipts from him when top was chopped. Unsure when the front end was done and the 1958 chevy quarter panels were added, or who did that work. the quarters were added before the top was chopped in 1959. In 1982-1983 Vinnie had the car in the shop to undergo a full restoration or a full finish possibly? and other additions such as the tail lights. then the car was sold to Richard King of Boonton, NJ. Former employee of korkys kustom before he had moved west to work with George Barris. I do know that the car was at lead east in 83-84 (pics on track) and I’m sure other years around then, and again in 2002. Even pics other people may have of the car would be awesome! Not sure much else so anything someone may know would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance!

 

I have nothing to add except that’s a cool car!

 

That is outrageously cool !!!

 

I remember that car when it had the 58 tail lights but never knew who did the work sorry can't help

 

Welcome to the Hamb Freddy...that's certainly a work of Custom Art...I'd have to say you have it looking the best it ever has...

You are fortunate to already have a pretty solid history along with the vintage images to boot...never hurts to ask though and with the Custom leaning membership you may find out some more details about it...what an extensive array of period vehicles wrapped up between every corner of this Cruiser...

Shoebox is a name given to early 50s cars...what was the base for this Custom?

 

This is one of my favorite radical shoeboxes. Anthony White will definitely have the full info on this. Great car.

 

Good looking car and well executed, but why the hump in the middle of the hood? Just doesn't fit the rest of the car which is pretty slick.

 

Talk to him. He told me some of what I know. Main thing I’m trying to figure out is who did the front and rear body work. Did an amazing job and I know korky did the top so just wondering if maybe he could have built other parts.

 

It’s a 51 ford crestliner This is the info besides there 59 mercury tail lights. Not sure how they got that wrong but it is. Even marked 57 on another paper. And it has a crate 350 in it now instead of motor on board.

 

Scooped Hood, right on the Showcard...I've read into Custom Culture evolution here in detailing over the years and each mod is looked as a bonus for creativity and the judging, but the builders truly do work these as personal canvas's or rolling Rembrants so speak...this was a pre 65 build finalized or reworked I'm understanding...the card saying 65...

It could be functional but looking at under the hood I'm thinking not but never know...

Its funny in many ways both Hotrod and Custom are largely alike in that they both are personal creations with the judging from the masses being extremely varied especially at the end of the Hamb Era...

 

I hear ya Stogy. Just some things make me scratch my head and say why? Not condemning it, just wondering.

 

I'm not a shoebox guy, or even a custom guy, but this one I like!!!!!

.bjb

 

The body of the car was pretty much done by 1960 the rest was just Addition over time and reworked some and paint,interior,chrome all redone in 1983. The board is from 1983 when it was redone so that was the engine put in there at that point. Not to sure on the scoop, only think I didn’t really care for at first but when in person and can look thru the scoop and see the. Chrome pop and the stainless on the firewall stand out it actually looks really good. Would have loved to look thru that scoop at a 65 vette fuel injection under the hood!

 

This confirms that the scoop is functional...bonus...nothing better than details that serve a purpose beyond a visual one...from an Artistic standpoint it offers a viewpoint to the goods under the hood, a notable contour and even introduces a shadow detail that would otherwise be non existant...

Thanks for the history and further explaining things...

 

I’m not a custom guy but that car is extremely well done, looks right even 60 some years later.

 

Thanks to anyone that may have tried to help! Have got it all figured out aside from who did the pinstriping. Here it is featured in the current issue (#62) of Kustoms Illustrated with the history more in depth for anyone else that may have been curious.

 

So cool You've put together so much history on this, with the brothers & builders. Great job! A very cool custom for sure!

 

Really well done.
It's a work of art.
I wonder why the front of the hood was raised instead of being flush.

 

Cool car, I like it!!!

I can imagine coming up behind it on the highway and saying, Check out this cool Chevy and then come along side and say, What the hell!!!

 

So much work went into this car that it's makin' me tired just looking at it. Holy hell. What a cool ass ride!!!

 

Thanks! I hear chevy and merc more than I hear shoebox. Lol

 

Thank you. It’s a lot to take it. Lol I still forget some stuff when explaining it to people.

 

Thank you. Luckily the car came with a lot of paperwork and I was able to talk to a few guys that personally knew the car from way back. Was nice putting all the pieces together and figuring it all out.

 

Absolutely love this car wish I could have had it in my stable