Been lurking around for a couple of years now. Finally picked up a 50 ford. It needs a lot of work and thats part of why I bought it (therapy). Here are a couple of pictures of it. If anyone knows where to get the seat covers, I would really appreciate it. I love them, but they are falling apart.
I dont think this antenna position came stock. What car did it come stock on? I havent found any information on it.
Welcome. And Merry Christmas to you as well. I have a '50 2dr sedan custom. Bought it in '95, built original flathead in '96. After putting over 80k miles on it, I quit driving it about 10 or so years ago. Sold engine and now trying to sell the car. Had lots of fun with it even if I had to build 12 transmissions for it. That's what happens when you get on it with a hopped up flathead. Lol.
Thankyou. I like the location, but mine is leaking really bad. There is a hole where it used to be in the cowel. I tapped the bondo with a body hammer and it fell right out! lol That will get welded u0p along with all the other bad bodywork that has been done on her.
Ha ha! I understand man. I hope to do a little work to the flattie but am looking into the T5 trans swap for it. Ireally want it to be more of a late 50 period build with a couple of touched that will not be seen to make it easier on long trips.
Hudsons too. My father said as a little kid was fascinated by the antenna on his grandfathers (My Great Grandfather) Hudson. It had a big knob on the back side of the antenna that turned it down so it pointed toward the hood for low clearance like a low garage door opening which my Great Grandparents had.
Yeah man, mine will turn down too. I knew they came on certain cars. ine isnt in good shape so I will have to replace it... Thats good to know. Thank you.
Talk about long trips. I live in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. I have made 2 trips to Nebraska, 2 trips to Florida, 1 trip to Columbus, Georgia and 1 to Mrytle Beach. These trips were done in my '50 with Hopped up flathead, bias ply tires, 6 volt system and 3 speed overdrive transmission. Trips to Nebraska were in '98 and 2000. Florida in 2000 and 2005. Georgia in 2005 2 weeks after Florida trip. The first trip to Florida was Orlando and drove 820 miles (in 1 day) the day after building the transmission. Mostly trouble free, replaced differential seal and filed points in aftermarket fuel pump on 2nd trip to Nebraska. Trip to Georgia, I replaced voltage regulator at midnight on I-85 and then push started to get it started, btw, I was by myself. Also on that trip, I replaced the aftermarket fuel pump. Except for the pump, which I ordered, I had the other parts with me. And let me tell you, those trips were fun, windows open, Lakes pipes open, '50s music on c***ette player. I don't know what could have made it any easier. And, with o/d trans and 390cfm Holly 4v, I managed right at 20 mpg. Long trips are not a problem with old cars if everything is sound. Now having said all that, I was planning on putting a 289 and C4 with 65 Mustang rear in mine. Not to make anything easier, but to have even more fun. Sometimes I think I'll keep it but I really would like to get my '55 Ford G***er going. If someone comes along and buys the g***er, then I'll keep the '50. Anyway, good luck with yours. They are fun cars.
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