Customs shoebox coupe build.

So I started looking for a flathead powered car over the summer. I started looking for a 40's sedan.my rules were had to fit the family so a back seat was a must and I wanted a car I would not want to chop.So while browsing craigslist the shoebox popped up I called the guy and traded my galaxie for it.this was before thanksgiving. The deal was made and I had to wait until after the holidays for it to get here.I have the car about a week now I am super happy with it and can't wait to get started on it.Any way here are the pics.

here is a picture from the add.
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the day it showed up.
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my youngest digs it..
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and in that picture you can see the foxcraft skirts I had bought before the car got here.speaking of parts before the car showed up here is some more of the stash.
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so that is what I have gotten done so far.the plan is for a tasteful mild custom.

 

Looks better already with the rear lowered. Love the coupe roof style.

 

My favorite is the '51. My '51 also has the '49-50 tail lights added. Simple changes add a lot to these cars.

 

oh yea! Great taste. How's it run?

 

it has a new radiator and brakes so it actually runs and drives pretty nice. I have not registered it yet so it has just been around the block a few times.

thanks I plan on lowering the front a little this weekend. 51's have a lot of neat features but the tailigh are not one.49-50 look so much better.

 

Very very nice start. Just can't go wrong with a shoe. Aerostar springs for the front and off you go.

 

tedley I already have them. my friend.with any luck at all they will be installed Saturday

 

cool, should look like this when finished. This is with 275x15 tires.

 

That sure is a nice ride , Glendale. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

 

I always love a Shoe Box...and this one fits that bill just perfect.
Nice find...good for you.
Keep us in pics as progress continues...

 

tedley i have went through your build a hundred times. with that said i do not recall how much did you lower the rear?

 

3 inches with air shocks. I have to crank it up a bit when driving.

 

What hubcaps are those?

 

Your car looks great!!! My car is a '50 Chevy coupe, can't wait until the weather breaks so I can get back to work on it. Keep us post on the work on yours as it gets done...

 

they are lyons caps

 

Get those springs in yet? Just want to see.

 

no springs yet.i have one side done. I have a somewhat busy week hopefully wednesday.

 

Nice car!!

 

I finally finished installing the areostar springs.And picked up a few part for it.


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Looks great. I usually cut one coil off the aerostar springs just for that little bit extra drop.

 

Looking good man....what is the steering wheel from?

 

It should settle just a bit more with time. Looks good.

 

I really like how it sits I hope it does not settle much.

vwdave I think it is a 50 Lincoln?

 

Your car sits good and i dig the steering wheel

 

Love what you are doing and glad you are keeping the flatty. Is it overdrive?

 

thanks man I am very happy with the stance and really like the wheel.

It is not an overdrive but I have picked up one.I also have another 8ba so the plan is to slowly build the new 8ba and overdrive and then swap both at the same time.

 

Really love your car...the stance is just right....not slamed. I lowered mine with 4" de-arched springs (Jamco) and 3" blocks.

 

so it was a long and exhausting day but i have some pics for you guys.
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first up we got one 552 installed

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then it was on to exhaust.

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one more comparison shot.
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