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Shoebox Ford w/ Carson Top -- Got pics?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by slammy, Oct 25, 2005.

  1. slammy
    Joined: Aug 23, 2005
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    Anyone have any photos of a Shoebox Ford w/ Carson Top?

    I know Winfield makes 'em out of fiberglass. Anyone seen one set up like this or have any photos?

    Thanks in advance for sharing.
     
  2. curtiswyant
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    Here's a few from the Tex Smith book...
     

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  3. toledobill
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    In all due respect, Tex Smith is the only authority I've ever seen that lumped 1952-1954 Fords in with the "Shoeboxes".

    They're called "Shoeboxes" because they're the first popular cars that were slab-sided, no more "fat fenders" sticking out of the body.
    Okay, okay, you MIGHT be able to get away with calling the 1955-1957 Chevys "shoe-boxes", since that was when Chevy finally shed the bulbous rear fender, but if you just said "Shoebox" without a manufacturer, you gotta mean 1949-1951 Fords.

    Here's everything I could find on all Shoeboxe customs, courtesy of the Rikster:

    http://public.fotki.com/Rikster/11_...like/ford_custom_cars/49-51_ford_custom_cars/
     
  4. 5051
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    I have a 50 with a Carson. I do not have a picture I can post yet, but if you still want I will.

    I also own a Winfield fiberglass one. It has an additional peice so it will work on 53 and 54 as well. I can get pictures of it as well if interested still.
     

  5. slammy
    Joined: Aug 23, 2005
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    Sent you a PM w/ some questions. Let's see your pics, please.
     
  6. Here is a Barris.
     

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  7. Chuck DeWitt's Barris built 50 Ford is the shoebox Ford that sets
    the bar for what a chopped convertible should look like. The perfect profile!
    Mick
     

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  8. flatshoebox
    Joined: Apr 22, 2004
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    carson top your ride slammy, say it aint so.. chop it..
     
  9. Nah wack that top off...we are in Cali and a covertable is the way to go. be original with a not so unique car. Chops are everywhere but a bitchin carson top is different.



     
  10. DRD57
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  11. 5051
    Joined: Nov 30, 2005
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    Car without top on. I will take a picture of it with it on and post.
     

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