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1952-59 Ford new guy from Marysville, WA

Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by lincolnhead, Feb 20, 2012.

  1. lincolnhead
    Joined: May 29, 2010
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    lincolnhead
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    from Marysville

    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.
     
  2. leadsledjim
    Joined: Sep 26, 2011
    Posts: 65

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    from Iowa

    Hello, from the midwest. Good Luck with your project.
     
  3. dwaynerz
    Joined: Nov 16, 2006
    Posts: 238

    dwaynerz
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    welcome from illinois.
     
  4. skoh73
    Joined: Apr 17, 2008
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    skoh73
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    Welcome from WI! Cool ride, look forward to seeing progress pics.
     
  5. lincolnhead
    Joined: May 29, 2010
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    lincolnhead
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    from Marysville

    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.
     
  6. flyboy89
    Joined: Oct 6, 2010
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    flyboy89
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    from So. Cal.

    Welcome from SoCal.!
     
  7. the-stig
    Joined: Jun 24, 2010
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    Welcome, glad to see you made it. Keep us posted.
     
  8. lincolnhead
    Joined: May 29, 2010
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    lincolnhead
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    from Marysville

    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
     
  9. clips221
    Joined: Nov 17, 2010
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    Welcome from Piedmont SC
     
  10. the-stig
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    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.
     
  11. skoh73
    Joined: Apr 17, 2008
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    Ask anyone who's done it- the Aerostar springs are the way to go (and under $100!).
     
  12. lincolnhead
    Joined: May 29, 2010
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    lincolnhead
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    from Marysville

    thanks for the advice i just picked up pair of aerostar springs today!!! still trying to located the lowering blocks.
     
  13. 53vicky
    Joined: May 18, 2009
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    go to night prowlers custom parts for the lowering blocks and u bolts. They custom make them and are more reliable than jamco.
     
  14. lincolnhead
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    lincolnhead
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    from Marysville

  15. vein
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    welcome from Tacoma, Wa. neighbor.
     
  16. Copper Top
    Joined: Aug 18, 2007
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    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.
     
  17. lincolnhead
    Joined: May 29, 2010
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    lincolnhead
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    from Marysville

    just need to read more on the 12 volt conversion. going to start stripping this weekend. after i lower it :D
     
  18. leadsledjim
    Joined: Sep 26, 2011
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    from Iowa

    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!
     
  19. lincolnhead
    Joined: May 29, 2010
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    lincolnhead
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    from Marysville

    i checked him out and ordered a set :) thanks you guys for the information!
     
  20. losthutch
    Joined: Dec 5, 2011
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    from wisconsin

    Welcome from oshkosh Wisconsiny
     
  21. losthutch
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    losthutch
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    from wisconsin

    Wtf! Wisconsin
     
  22. lincolnhead
    Joined: May 29, 2010
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    lincolnhead
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    from Marysville

    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! :)
     
  23. skoh73
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  24. 1 Ford fan
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    1 Ford fan
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    Here in So Ca. Welcome
     
  25. dwaynerz
    Joined: Nov 16, 2006
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    butch's has some neat stuff. gills are a bit pricey but their drop axle kits seem to be reasonably price.
     
  26. 1956Ford
    Joined: Nov 21, 2010
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    1956Ford
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    Welcome to the group from California.
     
  27. slackcat
    Joined: Oct 25, 2010
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    slackcat
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    Howdy from Kansas
     
  28. 56Mainline
    Joined: May 13, 2010
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    56Mainline
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    Welcome from Everett, WA...just down the road there...
     
  29. lincolnhead
    Joined: May 29, 2010
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    lincolnhead
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    from Marysville

    I actually work in Everett. My buddy lives near ya I p*** you mainline regularly.
     
  30. 56Mainline
    Joined: May 13, 2010
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