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Just Picked up a 50 coupe! ...... now what?????

 

mace69 - now post some pics and info on what it has and what it needs, etc

 

I'm in ! My '51 wich came from NJ 3 yrs ago, 6" chop in the front, 9" in the back were already there, so was the 351, rest was done here by me, first pic is how I got it, second one from last week ! first part of the build was already here on the HAMB; http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=228367&page=2





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56/57 lincoln

 

just picked mine up last week! running (with a slight miss) and titled with new interior for $2900 bills!!! 1949 with the flathead V8 & overdrive! So far I painted the wheels.

josh

 

i also picked up my 50 for $2900! add a $20 carb kit and it was running.

looks a bit different from this now, too.

 

dar73 is that a 51?

 

since people here are picking up rides for around $3K and you want one too go to this California ad (not mine): fresno craigslist-for sale/wanted-auto parts= 1950 ford-$3000 (bakersfield,ca)-sedan chopped, Camaro sub frame,etc

 

I need a donor car with good floors and rocker panels if anyone has one (hopefully near the midwest).

 

Back after my high school days (1954)

 

looking for a project (not mine)? search craigslist-Bakersfield,CA-Cars For Sale-Private Owner: 1951 FORD CHOPPED/CHANNLED-$2500 (Bakersfield NW)

 

I just bought one a few days ago. Got the original flathead and manual gear box, still 6volt, it has a little bit of rust in the trunk, but it runs great, the steering is a little funky, but I've been driving it every day.
Future plans include, chopping, paint, upholstery, etc, and drive the shit out of it.

 

Chris,really nice score there.Looks like a solid ride,looks like you have the light in the middle of the grill.whats the story with that? Is is a stock set up that was an option or do people just place then there? i have always wanted to know.

 

I'm not sure if it's an option, or an after market thing, but I've got one that came in the trunk of my 50 when I bought it....I think there were a few of them around.....

 

I know you could buy it as an after market add on.

 

nice score!! and I love the stance. How is it lowered and how much? thanks!! that center light on the grill is very cool. never seen that before.

josh

 

I'm in.....

 

my recent find and next project. this will be a clone of my dads first car, a mild custom 49 club coupe that he built in the late 50s (dads in the pic)

 

count me in this is my 49 shoebox as of feb. i started a major over haul wait to see it at santa maria

 

oolio--that's a great way to show the propeller grill design of the 49-50 Ford...next to a real airplane prop!!! Thanks for the creative pics!

 

The car has flipped spindles in the front and 4" lowering blocks in the back.
I've seen several pictures of shoeboxes with amber center lights, never with a white light, but my set-up seems to be factory, it doesnt look home made.

 

dig it Chris. congratulations. your track record says you'll hit another home run.

 

Nice man. How is the suspension done? Got any pictures?

Later,
Chad

 

[Nice man. How is the suspension done? Got any pictures?]

the front is mustang two`d with tubular a arems and air ride.as for the rear is two linked for now . i am working on wheel tubs and adding a four link

take a look
http://ruffrodders.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45766

 

Nasty, nasty, nasty!!!

Awesome pics and lighting.......

HC.

 

now that it runs I'll join up!
my 1950 coupe.

 

makin a little progress on mine. . . before and after (so far)

 

Josh that looks sweet! Are those bias or radials on that thing?