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Guess you won’t need an over-riding clutch when brush hogging .:)
Any info on the roof?
If anyone is interested, there is a standard (2 piece) smooth grill for a 50-51 Ford on Ebay. Could be a Cal Custom or Windfield....
Me too!
Fascinating George. Thanks for sharing.
[ Just a reminder, check your fire extinguisher if it is a Kidde brand. There is a recall on some models, seems like mostly ones with plastic...
The one I mentioned above is back on Ebay. Search for, "Vintage Cal Custom Grill Bar and Hood Notch". $650.00! Looks like it is for a 50...
There was one that had been on Ebay about a month or two ago that had been up before. It was a 3 piece type for 49-50 Fords & had the filler...
Got 2 sets of remote control FAO Schwartz dodgem bumper cars (4 cars total) just like the ones my brother, cousins & I used to race at Crystal...
Since you asked..., I kind of like the rendition that Rik did with the sedan back window. Just my thoughts though. [ATTACH] If it was a done...
Since you are on my "side of the pond" (MISSOURI), I wish you luck on this project. Going to be a lot of fabrication for sure. I remember these...
Never hear the tem, " three point turn" & had to look it up. Guess in Ohio in the 60's the DMV just expected us to just turned around in a...
[ATTACH] Had my $100 ‘59 Ford 2 door, no accessory fleet car well before my 16th BD. Mom or dad would ride along while I practiced driving & dad...
I think this might be the same car, maybe a later version of it.[IMG] It is for sale on this site:...
In case anyone is interested, there is a seamed smooth grill on Ebay right now. Looks pretty decent. Search for Cal Custom bullet delete grille...
In case anyone is interested, there is a 49 Ford smooth grill on eBay. It is not perfect, has some dings and the chrome looks a little worn....
I’ve always liked the way a 49-51 Ford looked with a smooth style grill that eliminated the “bullets” in the stock grills. This was a bolt on...
Thanks. He is doing a Carson top but thanks for putting me on to his build. I'm going to watch how he handles the windows now that he has redone...
Well, it looks like it was worth it. Mine was easy by comparison. Somebody in Texas started with a good 51 Victoria, had a ratty 49 or 50...
Hey Cube Stude, did you do your own chop on the shoebox? I've been looking for anything I can find on chopping a convertible for years now....
Drove my 48 Chevy Coupe with 3-1/2" chop a couple of years without sun visors. Then took the time to put them in and use them all the time....
Had a little time to kill last night as my wife was at the courthouse helping to count votes. I like the middle one also. I don't think pie...
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[IMG] My catalog is a 1971 and it doesn't list the part numbers you are looking for. Maybe Moog didn't make them? John
I too was at Pearl during the filming of Tora, Tora, Tora We were there two times getting our rusty-trusty tin can repaired after months on Yankee...
I'm going to have to think about Kevin's reply for a while before I stick my foot in my mouth. On one hand, I understand. On the other..., I...
[IMG] Rear nerfs 40 Stu.
I'm in, if you'll have me. 40 Champion 5 passenger coupe. [IMG]
Hey CuznBrucie. Correct me if Im wrong but it looks like you and I have the same smooth grille. My problem is that the grille doesnt fit a stock...
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