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Here's the steering wheel pic for ya...which year is out of?

 

Some pixs I took of my box last weekend.

 

While it is a bit similar to a Crestliner wheel, I dont believe it is from any '49-'51 shoebox.

 

I agree (similar to, but not a Crestliner, and not original to any shoebox). I'd guess it's some kinda later Mercury wheel.

 

Damn nice example , Dante !

 

Here is another shot right after getting cleaned up.

 

here is my shoebox gettin ready to put some scallops on her. Can't decide lime gold flake or red flake.!?

 

the many phases of my ol shoebox.

 

Looks great man!!

 

Im in!!

 

You lucked out...good find!

 

Very nice, whats the story behind her?

 

not a post of mine, but on craigslist Modesto, California Cars For Sale by Owner there is this: 1949,1950,1951,1952 Ford 2 Dr shoe boxes !! $10000. (Includes 5 or 6 project cars.)

 

I don't really know where it has been in the past. I got it from a guy in Ohio. Traded my 97 for it. It is a solid car. I haven't found any rust. The interior is in great shape. There are a couple of things that need to be fixed and cleaned up but everything on the interior is there and in great condition. I has a 302 with an automatic and A/C that blows cold. The wiring is a mess, but I can handle that. I haven't found anything that doesn't work on it yet.

Needless to say, I am very happy. I traded off a truck that I have had for over a decade. It was the first vehicle that I could call mine. I had that truck longer than I knew most anyone that didn't have the same last name as me, so it was very hard. But I had to close that chapter and open the next.

Later,
Chad

 

That shoebox looks awesome!!! What kind of plans do you have for it other than fixing the wiring?

Looks like it's time to change your signature line. Welcome to the club.

 

very nice ride,looks great.The chop is really well proportioned.anymore pics?

 

I am going to get a couple things fixed on the interior and in the mean time I am collecting parts and money to get it bagged. Got to get it closer to mother earth

 

yuck yuck!

 

I am in the club now.I picked this up at yesterday:

 

Welcome - looks like a great start to me ...

 

I have one now. Ugly '51 but it hauls ass with a 302/c4 combo. Damn it's ugly.
Fun to drive, though. Did I mention it's ugly?

 

common flathead pete-post a pic-we "love" ugly here

 

Yea i'll definately keep it on the car, i think it actually has a light bulb in the red cone, but need to take it off the car to check.

 

Interesting, I might have the same dilema Flathead Pete has. My username 49Flatty will not longer apply when I switch over to an overhead.

 

Here is what I am wanting the car to look like in the not so distant future.

 

If some is good, more is better, and too much is just enough.

 

That rendering is awesome! Major inspiration, very nicely done!

 

Up!

 

NOT intended as a flame to others, but it is nice to see another Shoebox not being chopped during its re-birth.