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"I think there is some truth to the “Aging Out” theory. People tend to like and want the cars that were popular when they were in high school or...
I had a flathead 6 in my 49 coupe before I put a nailhead in it. The motor has plenty of torque. I would change the rear end to an 8' with 3.20...
Great points. I got into this hobby late (30 ish) in the early 2000s. Guy that got me into it, had a '32 Ford roadster, a milld kustom '51...
Shipping prices have gone up, like almost everything elese in this hobby. Where there is a will, there is a way. While many suppliers offer...
I don't have to go back to the '80s. I was moving last year and needed to get rid of some '49-50 Ford stuff. First I tried to sell it for very...
Some entertaining comments....I have reduced my parts stash by a lot using the 'love it or list it', or in my case scrap it principles. 15-20...
I'm looking to replace the little peep mirrors on the top of the door with something more functional. Other than the stock 1949-1951 Ford mirror...
It depends on the car. In period car, it just works and the $$ somewhat justifies the investment. I put a rebuilt, balanced 1960 401 Buick with...
I have run into many restorers and some refused to sell me parts because I butchered the car in their minds. From what I see, these pre-1955...
Different for everyone. If you ask me, the formula is a combination of TIME, MONEY, SPACE AND PURPOSE. A friend has 30 cars on two properties...
Thanks guys, I appreciate your help and responses. I just want to know what I'm facing before bring my car to Germany. I'm going to reach out...
Gentlemen, I recently moved to Germany from Canada and I plan on shipping my 1949 Ford coupe with me. It's a traditional Kustom in a late 50s...
Can't believe this is still going...it's a hobby. Just enjoy your cars and hope someone in the family wants it if you get old or pass away. I...
I'm 49 and can only base my opinions on what I see around me, at local auctions (not BJ or RM) and my colleagues and friends. Three things are...
"Just my opinion but I think the economy plays a big part in sluggish sales." I'd add to that demographics. From what I see, other than...
Two daily drivers for me, wife and hauling my 2 boys and my '49 Ford coupe. I had a '50 convertible as well, but sold it to concentrate on one...
X2. I would give them a chance, but leave lots of time. I was on Shoeboxford this week and a long time member posted on his experience with...
Prices will come down to something more affordable. Certain icons aside, most people buy cars later in life (40-50s) that they always wanted in...
It all depends on where you live. Main reason I see is cost, not interest. Many young guys I run into are interested in my '49 Ford coupe and...
I can only think if the poor guys on the truck who likely died spraying this stuff. Can't happen today right? The same company who made this...
I love it when I see a pair of dummy spots mounted 6" from the windshield on the front fenders. Gee, are those real. The guy must have used 2...
Hopefully there is an explanation, but I think what kills many small businesses is lack of focus. I you don't have the resources to get our your...
I'm running a '51 Ford trunk lid on my '49 Ford coupe. I'm looking to put in a more modern style latch with an electric release rather than...
My '49 Ford coupe has a 401 Buick, 4spd and 3.56 gears. I don't even know what the gas mileage is and we pay over $5.00 a gallon for premium....
I'm glad that this has not turned into a union bashing and conspiracy thread. There are many cities in the USA and Canada suffering the same...
"For US sellers, ...contact your Canadian buyer - he/she will probably be completely understanding in an adjustment to the shipping charge."...
With a 401 Buick in my '49 Ford coupe drinking 91 Octane in Canada currently at over $5 a gallon plus octane boost, fuel cost is a factor. Not to...
Thanks guys. From talking to a couple of guys, the mid-90s GM units are smaller and will work best. I'll let you know how I make out.
The latch on my '51 Ford trunklid is shot and rather than replacing it, I'm thinking of going with a power trunk pull-down set up out of an 80-90s...
Good for you that you stuck to your price. Reality is he could come up with the other money some time in the future, but didn't want to pay full...
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