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I need help to find a disc brake convertion kit for front brakes on a 1950 Mercury. I need 4 pistons calippers. I can use both Merc and Ford bolt...
I will keep you updated. I'm in contact with a guy that know the builder. Currently trying to get more info.
Exactly my thoughts, too. Get it functional, and then paint and interior. Minor changes to get it period-correct, as interior, rear-lights, detailing.
Thank you guys. I'm the new owner, and will keep it customized. The goal is to keep it in early 60s show style.
1986. Picture by John Tretten.[ATTACH]
Hi kustom world. I recently bought the "Slick Vic" 1951 Ford Victoria from Dave Pareso. It needs a full restoration. I'm searching for...
Thanks guys. I appriciate all help. Posting it on the kustom thread. Here's a pic from when Rich Pichette owned the car.[ATTACH]
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Hi! I recently purchased the Slick Vic. It was sectioned and customized 1957/58 by Don Kilby and Paul Osmond, and later top-chopped by Dick Dean...
[ATTACH] Chrome is getting back on. [ATTACH] Yaril writes: Ayala customized 54 Caddy bumper for the Wild Bird. Those are the brackets they made...
Those are great pictures. Ralphy Morales on the pics helped Gil customizing the car in 1956. I will be meeting him amongst others in LA with the...
It's fantastic to hear these stories! Do you have any pictures of Gil, or from the shop? Or your custom made Ayala bike?
[ATTACH] Candy paint done! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Dashboard ready! Awesome work, Yaril!
Gil Ayla painted it first Purple. His favorite color. After Gil's wife said the car looked like an Easter egg, he painted it dark Red. [ATTACH]...
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Gil Removed the hood scoop and louvers, and also the extended fins, and made this second version. He also redid the headlights. In order to keep...
Latest updates from Yaril! :)
[ATTACH] Floating T-Bird body about to land on frame! Big milestone for this project [IMG] [ATTACH] Body on! [ATTACH] Loving the way the...
Chassis getting together. Great job Yaril!!! [ATTACH]
So here's some new pics. Paint and assembly time!!! :D [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thanks, I'll check it out! :)
Hi guys! I want to reverse and chrome some original wheels from a 1955 Thunderbird. Anybody know of some decent places? Car is in Florida, but I...
Beautiful lines! Keep up the good work!!!
Fantastic build! Keep up the good work!
[ATTACH] Here's a pic from RJ 40, when it was found.
Looking good, it's great to see the progress!
It's a beauty, Rich. It has neat lines, and the 58 chevy rear quarters fit in real nice. And the interior looks great, I really like the...
Imagine how close to the scrapper this original Ayala car was, as some San Fernando Valley guys were dividing up the parts to sell. Luckily Dan...
Thanks Rags. I would really appriciate it. I've tried to search the internet for contact info, but I haven't succed. It's a really cool kustom, so...
Rich King, would it be possible for me to get the contact info to Gale Black? I saw the car for sale, but could not retrieve the contact info, nor...
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