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Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by Roothawg, Jun 9, 2016.

  1. 'Mo
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    That really is a nice looking car!
    I would probably never build a car with a Connie kit, but the fit of yours is so nice, I would certainly leave it for a while (along with lowering blocks, skirts of your choice, and a full face tire cover).

    Here is a rear shot of the Monteleon car.

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    Interesting to note, Monteleon's previous ride was a full radical custom Barris built '41 Ford. This Ford represents a true turning point in custom history, and, like it or not, is truly iconic.
     
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  2. J.Ukrop
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    I'm pretty surprised this thread has hit page three without any mention of Sy Gregorich's Alexander Brothers-built '55. Tons of great custom touches on this one that I undoubtedly place in the "iconic" category. Photo from Kustomrama. Sy 55.jpg
     
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  4. Roothawg
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    Wow, great car 50Fraud.
     
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  6. Grandadeo
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    My two cents. Sell the continental kit to the guy at the cruise night with the fuzzy dice and three outlet lakes pipes. Lower it as planned. No skirts or lakes pipes, wide whites, full period appropriate hubcaps and Merc wagon tail lights. Maybe a simple clean grill change and focus on a nice interior job. Guess that was more than 2 cents.

    Lee
     
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  7. Roothawg
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    That's kinda where I am at Lee. Funny you say that, it has a "dice theme" from the PO.

    Also, this thing has peep mirrors. I see no place where there were ever mirrors mounted. Were these dealer installed items? Did they have nutplates or sheetmetal screws?
     
  8. If you ordered factory mirrors, they were shipped in the trunk and installed by the dealer. They mounted on the fenders with sheet metal screws. The clamp-on peep mirrors were for the cheapskates... LOL.
     
  9. Roothawg
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    So the obvious question now is, what were the coolest custom mirrors ever made? I remember seeing some that reminded me of a ray gun. Can't remember where I saw them.
     
  10. Grandadeo
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    image.jpeg Check these out sir on epay item number 252418650349

    Lee
     
  11. thunderplex
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    Somebody say "Cop Car"?? This was an Indiana State Patrol car out of Indianapolis. It originally was a Mainline P code (312) with 3 speed std...

    Now, it's a 428 4-speed. This is custom in my book.[​IMG]

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    I like these.... ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1465860217.036347.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1465860229.839597.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1465860238.389519.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1465860248.422828.jpg
     
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    Yes, iconic in the evolution of the American street scene. By the 60's cars like your impala were making a big impact on America's car culture. Muscle, became coveted. Cars like your customline were what I would call transitional vehicles. Guys that could not afford a goat or 409, would seek out these mid 50's 2 door mild custom's, and with a little attitude adjustment, had street cred. I love that era of car. Have you noticed a lot of the 50's gassers had custom lights, grills and minor body work?
     
  15. okiedokie
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    Brodie, what mirrors?
     
  16. phat rat
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    I love it. perfect late 50's
     
  17. Rusty O'Toole
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    How about a 58 59 or 60 Tbird grille? I think this is my favorite look on a 55 or 56 Ford.

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  18. 55Brodie
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    Stock 55 re-pops.
     
  19. ourfriendlex
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    Here's my 54' Mild. Bought it this way. Placing a new motor in it other than that it's just begging to be driven. [​IMG]
     
  20. need louvers ?
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    Look at this car very closely. Slight rake, Lincoln caps, no lakes, no skirts, no continental kit, perfect. Simplicity works every time, it's not a matter of all that it needs, it's a matter of Just
    what it needs...
     
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    from DFW USA

  22. Roothawg
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    I was pondering a set of 57 Lincoln Premiere caps. Now I know I gotta have a set.
     
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  23. 50Fraud
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    Good choice!
     
  24. Roothawg
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    Your car is my computer background now.
     
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  25. Roothawg
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    Who can I sell the Continental kit and original Tbird basket wire caps to? What's the best place for those items? Ebay? I don't have a clue how to unload that stuff or even know what fair market value is on it.
     
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  26. 'Mo
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    You might try the HAMB classifieds.
     
  27. this one is a little wilder than the rest
    55 ford 3.jpg
     
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  28. Grandadeo
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    Once you determine a value maybe the Ford Barn late (54 and up) classified. Or of course Epay.

    Lee
     
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