Hey everyone. I have to get my wrists worked on and decided to start the process of selling my 53. It just sits. I have no idea about what to ask for her. Anyone able to shed some light? I won’t be able to mess with it for at least 6 months so I’d rather just do it this way. Any help is appreciated I don’t want to ask too much or too little. Here’s the ad I wrote up: 1953 Ford Customline DISCLAIMERS: I don't need your help selling this car but we can make a deal if you’re serious about buying it. I won't fall for your Nigerian check scheme. I don't 'need' the money. Please check with your wife, girlfriend or parents about any financial obligations. FACTS: You can see the car by appointment. You will drive the car if you're a serious buyer. You won't drive the car if you can't drive a manual transmission. I'm putting my 1953 Customline Hot Rod up for consideration. I have major wrist and elbow issues and I don't get to enjoy this car as much as I want to. I'd rather someone else take her instead of just sitting in my garage. Everything works (turn signals, wipers, blower, all gauges, all lights, radio, etc) and she runs and drives well. Stops very well too, thanks to the front disc brake conversion. Three speed manual shifts well. Careful with the gas while you shift, she barks with the 351W. She sounds great thanks to her brand new dual exhaust from the manifolds back with twin Flowmasters. At least you won't slide off of the bench seats because I had three-point seat belts installed. It even has a working gas gauge with a new float (which is normal to me but is usually broken on cl***ic cars). All the windows on this car roll down on the Customline trim level, and the vent windows open easily because they were rebuilt and the lifters lubricated with white lithium grease. All of the weather stripping was replaced. The vent ducting is all new, and the blower works. Windshield wipers are new and the motor works well. Don't drive it in the rain though...That's rude to do. She boasts shaved door handles with remote poppers. They work very, very well. There is a hidden emergency ****on in case you lock yourself out while the windows are up and the car is running. She is covered in metallic black cherry paint that is in decent condition. The weather stripping is new as are the window felts, and vent window rubber. EVERYONE knows that a bench seat is better than bucket seats. If you don't know why, ask your parents. A custom console with tach, door entry lights and cup holders (with two sizes!) are aft of the vintage Hurst shifter so that you can carry some refreshments with you. I added rear speakers and a dual speaker setup in front where the original single speaker was. A GPS speedometer keeps you aware of how fast you're going. I've had her up to 85 on 295 safely cruising, and she won't go past 185 degrees with the new aluminum radiator and fan/clutch setup. I think it's partly due to the custom one off polished aluminum fan shroud. People behind you will like the blue dot tail lights and will appreciate the third brake light in the license plate mount. You can better see people in front of you because of the H4 headlight conversion which is made extra awesome because of the modern relay. If you're unfamiliar, the H4 conversion allows you to change the bulb instead of finding a whole new gl*** ***embly. It's also brighter. The rear bumper on these cars is apparantly hard to find and it took a trip to a s**** yard in Minnesota to rectify that. I do have the front and back 'teeth' that came off of them. Every wire on the car is wrapped with traditional wire wrap and most are hidden with a lot of attention to detail...I don't like sloppy wiring. Every connection is soldered. I don't trust crimp-style connectors. Also have a clean and clear NJ ***le in my name. Here are other details of what she has (and it is an extensive list, and I probably forgot a lot of the details): 100% new exhaust from manifolds back Twin Flowmaster mufflers, Chrome turn-down tips out back Sway Bar Kit from JAMCO New custom front springs from JAMCO Disc Brake Kit Front from Shoebox Central Seat Belt Install from Wesco Performance Brake Booster and Master Cyl from Performance Online Nice carb, aluminum intake and finned valve covers. Brand new Nicopp Brake lines New Rear Brake Shoes New Rear Brake Drums Self Adjusting Modification*** New Spring Kit 2 New Wheel Cylinders KYB Shocks Front KYB Shocks Rear KG5514/5517 Rebel Wiring Fuse Box and wiring throughout the entire car. Kill Switch Mod Under Drivers Seat Connected to + Coil Autoloc Remote Door Popper Kit with key fob 30A Self-Resetting Fuse Grant Steering wheel (original wheel may come with the car if I like you. The 50th anniversary wheel is currently on display in my home) Dolphin Gauges and Billet Gauge Cluster GPS speedometer Oil Sender- electric type, located near oil filter Temp Sender- electric type, located on top of thermostat cover Fan switch- electric type, located on top of intake on driver's side New thermostat cover 30A Inline Fuse Located Under Coolant Reservoir 5 Layer Car Cover Barrett Jackson Size E Lower Radiator Hose Heater Valve Installed onto intake in New Gas Cap Upper Radiator Universal Flex Hose 1.5" Both Ends Front And Back Arm Rests 15" Beauty Rings for Wheels Drivers Door Gl*** Drivers Side Window Rail Left and Right Vent Windows Vent Window Weatherstripping Kit Beltline Weatherstripping Anti Rattle Kit Door Weatherstripping Front Driver and P***enger Window Rollers (regreased all window rollers and lock ***embly) New Rollers Window Felt Channel All 4 Doors 2 New Battery Cables Champion Aluminum Radiator New fan and fan clutch Custom fan shroud + aluminum Rad Fluid Catch Can
Seems to be very thorough and detailed. Looks like a nice build. One suggestion is to get people to see it driving. If you cannot drive it maybe have a friend drive you around to cruise nights and maybe a few shows. I have found both of the last few we have sold were because we drove them someplace and it was seen there with a sign.
Good idea. I have some driving videos that I’d probably upload. There are some local shows I can make it to around here before I get my (human)bodywork done.
That's a really nice looking '53. I'm sure you will have no trouble selling it. What grill is on it? I didn't see mention of it in your post.
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