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My theory about what's mild or full custom has more to do with the intent of the builder - are you trying to improve the original look or is this...
I like the effect that "Eyelids" have on cars (the above 54 pontiac) I'd like to see more cars with custom eyelids or droopy eyes - I want to do...
Thanks, Murfman, haven't done a lot of body work and I've never heard of an elevator bolt before, but Now having seen one -I can see lots of uses....
It's a whole different style of car but very cool nontheless - probably a blast to drive. You gonna leave it alone or change stuff?
What did you buy next and how much did you get for that gorgeous piece of art -I'm guessing no less than 16 th.
Does it still hurt that you sold it? Money goes away but cool cars live forever.
Has any body besides me ever noticed that up until 56 the shape and design of cars very much imulated the shape and curves of the female human...
Not a great fan of buicks - but yours is really awsome - 53 is the best grill ever - might try to put one, or parts in my 53 ply - don't know how...
Polk street - Amarillo Tex 1960's Died out about 70 used to turn around in the Hy-d-ho or park in the lot behind. Lot's of guys had hot rods - I...
You guys and your dual res MCs - It takes all the thrill out of brake failures. I had a 58 caddy fail at a 5 way intersection, on a friday at 4:30...
Is all that crap(stuff) in the trunk what it takes to do air ride?
That's kind of what I had in mind about my 53 with 55 tail light but I never thought of replacing the whole back end . . holy crap man - you're...
Hey murfman what did you do about the brace that goes up under the hood ornament?
what a shame about being rarely driven - that red 56 is just too cool to hide away. Who wouldn't want to cruise that?
Been having a conversation with RPM RON in private message but would rather go public so others might jump in. The subject is custom adaption of...
Oh, I missed the part where it said vw, way to go Murfman - express yourself! This is what custom cars is all about. OUTSTANDING!!! Murfman!
WOW!!! Cool! I like the grill a lot and what are those taillights, VW? That is a real improvement. Now . . . that's what I'm talkin about!
I love it - But It's too nice to do custom stuff to. Has any body ever put 55 ply headlights, and taillights on a 54 or 53?
Hi ya'll I'm rferg - I had a 55 savoy almost done til the oklahoma fires last summer burned it to the ground. I looked hard for a 2dr then I gave...
remember when you could sit on a car and not dent it?
your original scenerio was deceptive - If a battery has enough power to start an engine it usually has enough power to run the coil. Only after a...
I think that used car lot must be what heaven looks like - at least I hope so!!!
would like to find beltline trim for a 2dr 54 I have a 53 that I want to two-tone but I hate the color break at the gutter. I didn't like it any...
The interesting part is the perspective of the marketers trying to find a name to match a style that the public (at the time) would find...
would like to see your 55 ply -they're pretty illusive. just had one burn down in the okla fires It was beautiful just before it got really ugly....
Condensor ignition systems will idle fine but crap-out above idle or under load when the the condensor starts to fail - get a new condensor and at...
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