1952-59 Ford new here.

Hey guys. Just found this group through one of your members.
Just wanted to say hello to all of you.
A little intro on me.
I just bought my first project car and its a 53 Ford Mainline.
I plan on doing a mild custom with it. Its a beatuful car and don't really want to do to much to it. Maybe a new front end due to the components being shot, and lower it another 2 inches in the rear. Then paint.
So that's me kind of summed up.

Thanks guys, its good to meet other ford owners.

 

You found it! Welcome aboard!

 

Yes I did. Thanks for the link. I really appreciate it.

 

Welcome from PHX! Lots of info here, enjoy.

 

Thanks Dragon.

 

Welcome from SoCal. Dig in!

 

glad to have you

 

Welcome to the BEST group on the HAMB ! There is a lot of great information and knowledge here just for the asking . We will all help you with any questions you might have no mater what they are about your project !
Now got any pictures to share with use yet ?

Jim

 

Thanks everyone for the welcome..
I'm doing this from my blackberry as we speak, so I can't upload any pics just yet until I get to my laptop after work today! Haha. I will get on it though! I haven't even had the chance to explore the group yet!
Cheers guys!

 

Hey!! welcome! like others have said, this is a great group, lots of posting going on, and lots of good info. how is your car lowered in the front? i like it alot!!! sits really nice.
Jason

 

Welcome! Great group of folks here and lots of great tech info!

 

looking at your pictures if you want the rear lower i would just flip those rear shackles!!! that will give you alot more drop in the rear!!!

 

What Baggs said... that'll drop you at least 2"... Welcome! Enjoy your '53! They make cool mild customs; I love mine!

 

Welcome from Southern California

 

Sounds like a fun project.. got any pics?

 

Welcome from another So Cal'er.

 

Hey guys! Yeah I'm gonna reverse the shackles to lower her some more. Its easier. Maybe down the line I might do air ride, but that's all money I don't have, haha.
As far as the front goes, I'm not sure if he cut the springs or not? I haven't had the chance to get under her yet. She is sitting at my buddy's place while we finish fixing the garage.
I got my 53 two months ago, and all I've been able to do is stare at it. Totally blows. I've driven it once, and she has a heavy shake at times and then a sudden pull to the left. Not the safest ride right now.

 

Yeah the front springs were cut. They are a set of v6 chevy s10 coils with 1.5 rounds cut out.

 

right on!! thanks for checking. im going to be dropping my 54 more soon. I just like to know what others have done. i love the stance on yours!!

 

No problem. I'm not big on the cut springs. I'd rather use lowering springs.
I'm doing a front clip swap so the cut springs will go. Reverse the shackles, shave the handles, and then paint..

 

Why swap the front clip? Why not just rebuild what's there?