Hot Rods Is a 53 FORD 2 DR SEDAN DESIRABLE?

Ford switched to the 4.5-on-5 pattern for cars in '49 and used that pretty much on everything well into the 70s with a handful of aberrations here and there (some 70s full-size, and the misc 4-lug stuff). Besides Mopar, Rambler/AMC used this pattern too. Ford still uses this pattern on the new Mustangs...

 

Well today I bought a second studebaker truck and what I have been looking for a 36 Plymouth business coupe, providing it passes the test tomorrow. So now I have four cars in a month. I bought this one right, I think. And he threw in some dodge parts I wanted.

 

The 4 door sedan appears to be a '53 also and would have the hood and trunk hinges, and the front fender and door trim should fit too, although if the guy won't sell it, it's a moot point. Unfortunately the windshields are different.

The hardtop you bought looks a bit rough to me, but it's workable, or would make a great donor car. Glad to see it get saved instead of crushed, for sure.

 

It's a little on the rough side, but nice cars have been built from much less. And the Vicky is the most desirable body style, other than a convertible. Lots of potential there.

 

I have a soft spot for '53 Fords....my first car was a '53 Ford Sedan Delivery which I bought back in the day for $ 25.00

 

I believe they were called Couriers,correct? HRP

 

Yes they were. My grandpa had one in the 50s when he was a TV repairman.

I'm really starting to like this model of Fords, especially the Victorias, glad to see this one was rescued.

 

It's a little too far gone than my ability to resurrect it would allow. I do like to see any old car saved, however, and I'm glad you could get it done.

 

When I built mine the hood hinges were just starting to be reproduced, they are part of the heater duct under the hood and are a pain in the behind to get adjusted!

 

As was said...VERY desirable, make killer mild customs.

Jerry Quesnel's '52.

 

There were three Plymouth models built during 1932. Some of the last Model PAs (the ones with the oval rear window) were built in the first couple of months. The model PB was introduced in April, but as soon as Henry Ford announced the V-8, Walter Chrysler knew he had to get a six-cylinder Plymouth on the market as rapidly as possible. So they rushed the Model PC, a 6-banger, into production, introducing it in September, 1932. It makes it really confusing when someone says they have a 1932 Plymouth, as it could be a PA, PB, or PC.