thought this might be fun, so aside from your own car that your building, i was curious about the people in this group on what other cars that were built (that is the same year & make as yours) that lit you fire.... It could be a car that influenced you on your build or somehing you just wished you just had, Or a car that you saw at a car show that had you drooling...whatever! Weather if it was from a famouse builder or from a fellow hamber, dont matter. show us what floats your boat.... mine is gary howards 54 and fellow hamber screenz 54 i have more, but these 2 are the ones i think mostly about.
Pete Angress' '52. Not really the same car, but without a doubt my favorite '52-4 ford. When I own a Crown, it'll be the Victorian.
chip fooses overhaulin built 54 is a good one. A bit over the top for me, but some of the custom touches are great!
Dragonknucks: You've already got Gary Howard's grille...it's under the center bullet on your car! The Foose-built ragtop has the same grille, made from the same parts which you already have. Neat, too!
Guess this one! I have this photo in my shop of a car that I don't know who built it or when..... I'd download it but don't know how still.... and it looks real nice! Know the car? I'll get my 11 year old grand daughter to download it.....
Man, that black one is sweet. Body looks flawless. i cant wait to do the gary howard floating grill in my 54.
While I'd not make my car look anything like it, there's no doubt that the Ray Moore/Pete Angress Victoria has had a profound influence on my appreciation for custom cars, Victorias in particular. And the Ronnie Dragoo Merc has always done it for me... ...as has this one, though I don't know who owns it. Same general style, though. And no, I would never chop either a Vicky or a Monterey. Never. There are others...lots of them...but these are the primary players.
I havent seen too many 53's. But i love this 53 that i saw here in reno. then i saw this one at the autorama and fell in love with it. idk what it is that i fell in love with it but i just thought it was soooo cool I dont have any pictures of this one, but andrew (49super6) on here has the coolest 55 iv ever seen. Chopped, sectioned, bagged and has a custom gl***top put on it. I didnt have my camera when i saw it but it is soooooooo sick. and of course screenz54 is legit!! ohh! and i also saw this one at midnight m*** 2 years ago and thoought it was way cool.
Missysdad, I'm taking the grill out of my 4 door and making that grill. They look sooo clean without the bullet.
THANKS! Everyone Jimmy Vaughn's ride is by far my favorite. Gary Howard emailed me one time asking about my car and said he liked it I was blown away I thought that was the coolest thing ever. Stay tuned it's going in the paint shop today going more "traditonal" as some people say I cant wait!
@ missysdad1 man those 2 mercs look awesome. i agree i would never chop a vicky or hardtop, come to think of it i wouldnt chop any car, but damn i have to admit, those look sweeeet! @ Screenz , wow great story. cant wait to see it back from paint.
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damn thats nice. Ill be at the roadster show tomorrow (sat) im gonna be all over that like a hobo on a ham sandwich, and any 54 out there as well, lol.
Thanks for posting and promoting my car Jim. I didn't give them permission to use it though! Hahahaha jk. Holy hell. Sorry for the language, but that car is ***s! Sooo clean.
Keep an eye out for joe (orlandoautobody). A little birdy told me he's driving his car out there from east phx. his car is clean.
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