Projects HotRod Rebuild

thanks

 

this is a great thread and build

are you in Bergen County?

 

yes i am in Mahwah

 

I would emagin the original owner would be excited to see the old Ford looking better than it ever has....

 

There is a lot to like here! Way to go, enjoy,enjoy. Good call on the front bumper.

 

Beautiful. Just opened this thread first time. I have to sound out and thank you for restoring.
Can't feature that many coupes become a cut down. You have done this perfect.

 

When i started this build i felt the need to keep the flavor of how this car was built back in the day.
I think many people will enjoy this at car shows.

 

I finished installing the new panel boards for the interior. I used a hole punch to make the holes for the
plastic fasteners. This interior was first installed in 1958 still looks great. The material is a little stiff but
i made it work with out any damage.

 

I like the glue artwork on the door panels! You have done this car proud. Your definitely worthy of owning a historic hot rod.

 

You have done the Coupe justice, it's turning out awesome, well done.

 

congratulations on preserving the 1970s street rod look perfectly

 

Nice! That Dum Dum caulk idea is brilliant!

 

Looking better with every post. Great job on saving the interior. How do those original tires handle?

 

thanks for all the positive feedback.

 

The old tires were not useable. They did not hold air and were dry rotted.
I went with bias ply to keep that old look

 

The old antenna that frank installed was shot. I found a replacement that matched what was on the car.
Ford Fairlane 1960. I think the antenna helps to keep the car dated.

 

The wiper motor was in the trunk when i bought the car . Trying to figure out how it goes together
and still allow me to close the windshield. The wiper shaft goes through the frame of the windshield. This is the home made bracket that was on the wiper shaft.
Any one have a close up picture of one like this attached to the windshield?

 

Painted the seat frame and installed a pair of speakers. Not sure if i will install a stereo but i wanted to get the speakers in now so i don't have to redo the fabric. The stereo will mount in the trunk out of site if i install one.

 

Some one used an old quilt to stuff under the seat cover. I used some speaker fabric to hide the speakers.
I am amazed how the seat covers look after 63 years.

 

What a cool old project. I love the sound of the 289!

 

I was surprised how good it sounds and idles with the tunnel ram. Might have no need for a stereo

 

Great thread.

You are doing awesome.

Let me know when you bring it up to New Hampshire!

 

I am hoping i can trailer it up to New Hampshire this spring. Will let you know.

 

Here is the finished trunk. I wired in a pig tail for a trickle charger that i hid under the trunk behind the license plate.

 

You certainly are doing the old girl credit.

 

As a kid who grew up poor in the '70's, this picture, the stance is exactly what my dad and my uncles and their friends were doing. Airshocks, Keystones, and raised white letters. Fricken perfect!

 

Thanks LB i have a few more things to finish up. I will keep posting

 

With the tank vent in the truck do you get any gas smell in the cab?

 

I used a one way roll over check valve inside the trunk placed above the fuel tank. The actual vent is mounted outside under the trunk floor. I have only driven the car a few blocks with out the doors on. I don't think there will be any fumes inside. When i get the car finished i can answer that.

 

Well thought out and executed ModelARon, enjoying your build !