Projects Almost there 1949 Ford Coupe

Well, I am still plugging along on my 1949 Ford Coupe.
Been a while since I posted, so a brief update Reason I am slow is I am (81) years old and somewhat handicapped. Do most all of my work sitting in my handicap scooter.... LOL
*After ~5 different front ends, I finally found the right one !
* Rear is coming along nicely... latest addition is the '52-53-54 Ford Coronado option. Had a hard time finally finding one.. need to do some trimming or fill in for a perfect fit.
Also have the fish tail exhaust hooked up and switched to Plymouth bumpers front and back. Made my own tail lights.
* ~1952 Flathead engine is running great
* Finally got the three on the tree linkage on the 1951 three speed OD trans.
* Last week after a lot of head scratching finally made some adaptors and now have the clutch hooked up too
* Just need to hook up the gas tank and could drive it... !!!
* Decided (again after who knows how many choices) on final paint combo.
* Hoping to have it totally ready for the road by spring.
While do to my health I only can work in the shop a few days a week now, and rarely two days in a row, but just love doing this stuff, as I started with my first car at 14 years old
ON EDIT:
A picture of what I started with.
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Wild! Looks right out of the little books, I could see that being in rodding and restyling no problem

 

Way to keep at it a little at a time is better than nuttin. She'll get there .

 

We all need to take a lesson from you, you showed that perseverance can overcome lots of obstacles!! I have to admit I like Shoebox business coupes, I had a chopped two door sedan but actually like yours better

 

COOL, Bob.
Your coupe looks great.
81 and on a scooter?
You're a big inspiration.
Thank you!

 

Thanks much, appreciate your comments. And coincidentally your Shoebox colors are the exact same as I plan on painting mine....and similar to my 1963 Biscayne I built ~12 years ago and still driving