1952-59 Ford new guy from Marysville, WA

hey all,

my name is chris 30 years old from WA. just picked up my new project.

1953 Ford Crestline victoria. its a running flatty. with a 3 speed. some rust. but hey its 59 years old.

looking forward to sharing my build with you all. any pointers, tips, ideas are more then welcome.

 

Hello, from the midwest. Good Luck with your project.

 

welcome from illinois.

 

Welcome from WI! Cool ride, look forward to seeing progress pics.

 

thanks started to sand down the body this afternoon while i wait for the patch panels to come in. im itching to get this thing going.

 

Welcome from SoCal.!

 

Welcome, glad to see you made it. Keep us posted.

 

thanks stig for telling me me about this group! im trying to find lowering blocks. does anyone know or recommend a certain brand? also wanting to do the aerostar spring swap.
since i am a coverted chevy guy i lack knowledge to these certain swap issues.

thanks for the input in advance.

-chris

 

Welcome from Piedmont SC

 

I got my lowering blocks at a regular auto parts store, don't remember which one, Pep Boys, Autozone or something.
I used lowering springs before I heard about the Aerostar springs.

 

Ask anyone who's done it- the Aerostar springs are the way to go (and under $100!).

 

thanks for the advice i just picked up pair of aerostar springs today!!! still trying to located the lowering blocks.

 

go to night prowlers custom parts for the lowering blocks and u bolts. They custom make them and are more reliable than jamco.

 

sweet thanks!

 

welcome from Tacoma, Wa. neighbor.

 

Welcome from the Far East ( of Canada ). I like your avatar, my favourite kustom. Looks like you are already benefitting from being a member of this social group. Great bunch of people on here and a lot of helpful knowledge.

 

just need to read more on the 12 volt conversion. going to start stripping this weekend. after i lower it

 

I got my lowering blocks from Butch's cool stuff.com
Worked very nice. I bought both the rear and front kits. 2 inch drop rear 2 1/2 inch drop in front. Looks very nice!

 

i checked him out and ordered a set thanks you guys for the information!

 

Welcome from oshkosh Wisconsiny

 

Wtf! Wisconsin

 

finally got the front left fender trim off and started to get to bare metal. then hit it with primer. good thing the paint is original, so i know ther has been no bondo... only rust WTF!

 

Thanks for posting about Butch's, I've never heard about that site. I kind of dig those vertical tube grilles for the '53, but holy spit are they expensive! http://www.butchscoolstuff.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=192

 

Here in So Ca. Welcome

 

butch's has some neat stuff. gills are a bit pricey but their drop axle kits seem to be reasonably price.

 

Welcome to the group from California.

 

Howdy from Kansas

 

Welcome from Everett, WA...just down the road there...

 

I actually work in Everett. My buddy lives near ya I p*** you mainline regularly.

 

Small world!