I did some mechanical work on it today and finally made room outside to push it out and get a trim profile. That is traditional duct tape.
What more can I say other then it looks true to the era. It's going to be one of those cars that when it's placed at the GNRS next year people are going to wonder which big name built it back in the golden era of Customs. They are going to think it's a restoration of a famous custom rather then a brand new build. And when they ask you who built it and when you can tell them the truth. Tell them Ladyshifter did hehe!!
ok..now I'm going to catch hell here.... um.. but why use a vicky for this rod (no question the damn thing is sweet!)... but a 49, 50 or 51 coupe could have been the base for this car. I hope the Vicky parts went to a good home.... Let me have it... Let the butt kickin begin!
I imagine the Vicky was chosen because it is already a hardtop and has beltline trim. Or maybe the price was right. Whichever the reason, this car is soo choice!!
This is the HAMB...surprises are rare, keep it under your hat. That will keep all the window lickers who don't actually read the threads chiming in on color choice
For me, this is the "Sam Barris Merc" of shoebox fords. it is the one by which all others shall be judged. so simple and elegant with a perfect roof line. the standard back glass is genius. it absolutely MAKES this car. cant wait to see it in Long Beach.
First of all opinions are welcome and there is a private message option......a 49-50-51 coupe is not a Victoria. This is a production numbered Victoria. If I would have used a coupe then another person would ask why not a Victoria, also the first post would explain why this car was used. All the parts went to a good home?
Is it date coded 1951? Which plant was it made in? What are the serial numbers on the roll? Was it in NOS packaging?
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