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Does anyone know of an original (50's or before) tail light that has the same shape of the Shoebox Ford tail light but that's 75% - 50% smaller?...
Couple questions about the rear gravel pan on my '50 Shoebox. First, it's relatively flimsy - any reason that welding a bit of reinforcement...
Hello all. I've come across varying opinions on the following issue. If I'm planning to have a professional shop paint my car, what is...
Hey all - wondering if there is an appropriate way to go about fitting my deck lid (1950 Shoebox) before I get too ambitious and go beyond the...
Like most things I'm sure I'm overthinking it, but I'm a bit confused about the proper way to prep & finish the interior vs. exterior. I...
Trying to condense a few smaller questions into one post so I don't bother everyone with my incessant questions - which seems to happen more often...
Hey all, Getting back into the Shoebox after a long break. Looking to finish up the inner rockers but I'm up against an issue with the rear...
While I absolutely hate to admit this, I've got an issue with my b-pillar that has been frustrating enough to stall my project for....months. I...
Just getting back into my 1950 Shoebox build after taking the winter off (not tough enough for sub-zero temps in unheated garage). In the process...
Replacing quarter panel and partial trunk floor in my '50 Shoebox. Wondering about what goes between the edge of the trunk floor and the inside...
What's the general consensus on whether or not to weld up the quarter/panel rocker seam? From what I can tell, most customs seem to have the gap...
Hello all, Wondering if someone can help answer a quick question regarding the floor in my 50' Shoebox. I'm getting ready to order replacement...
The entire floor of my 50 Shoebox was covered in Dynamat (xtreme!). I knew there would be some areas of concern (based on the amount of 'give' in...
Tearing my '50 Shoebox apart. Outer rocker panels are in good shape, but inners are rotten. From what I've experienced, it's not nearly as easy to...
I'm at a point where I'm relatively happy with the drivetrain on my '50 Shoebox, now it's on to bodywork. Looking for a bit of advice on the...
Getting a bit frustrated with my '50 Flathead V8. Had some starter issues that you all helped out with - now on to new issues. After replacing...
I recently started my '50 Shoebox project and I've hit an early roadblock. The engine was rebuilt relatively recently (before I purchased it). It...
Hey Everyone, Wanted to introduce myself. Been a reader here for a long while, and as I'm getting ready to start work on my '50 shoebox, I...
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