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Customs Inspiration and input for 35 ford

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by StarChief54, Sep 20, 2023.

  1. StarChief54
    Joined: Jan 10, 2013
    Posts: 44

    StarChief54
    Member
    from Norway

    Hello
    I have been away from the forum for a few years, but logged in now and realized how much good help I have received here in the past.
    Therefore, I would like to introduce myself, my cars and my wishes for them.
    I am a 31-year-old Norwegian man. In my spare time I play drums in an early electric blues band called The Jelly Roll Men and drive around in my old cars.

    My girl drives a pink '56 Licoln and I have a '31 Ford that I keep working on.

    Last month I bought a '35 Ford Roadster that is built like a 90's street rod. This has 350/350, Mustang 2 etc.
    I want to turn this into a classic custom, but need inspiration and input about this.
    1. Does anyone have pictures of unchopped 35/36 roadster/convertible in classic 40'-50' style?
    2. Since the car has a small ford bolt circle, I have to use 15" rims. I think 6.70-15 tires look a bit big for it but Firestone also offers 6.40-15. I think these have a bit narrow white wall, but I haven't seen pictures of these tires on car. Does anyone have pictures for me?

    Sorry for my very bad English, but I hope you understand me.

    Below are pictures of our cars 365395116_9715589071844841_6425999172327214904_n.jpg 380732690_3838456626375486_3527026327152382489_n.jpg 380698712_329454202981103_6599512087224371140_n.jpg 364520079_1234341037284396_5394641606497435400_n.jpg 365465247_305483202044601_8049227975152898612_n.jpg 365494205_1673004813196298_2262063382055776552_n.jpg
     
  2. Rickybop
    Joined: May 23, 2008
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    Rickybop
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    Your English is really good.
    You do have quite an accent, though. :D

    The Lincoln and the Model A looks sooooo cool sitting side by side.

    Nice '35. Turning it into a tail dragging custom should be fun.
    No chop?

    May I suggest that we also include 1936 pics and just pretend it's a '35. Lots of those.

    Have fun. Glad you're posting again.
     
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  3. StarChief54
    Joined: Jan 10, 2013
    Posts: 44

    StarChief54
    Member
    from Norway

    Haha thanks for the nice answer!

    I can find many pictures of chopped 35/36 roadsters, but none unchopped in the right style. Therefore I'm wondering if it can look right or if it requires a chop. I see some shops offer chopped windshield frames and posts, are there chopped tops available at the market as well?

    We are more than happy to include the 36 models in the thread!
     
  4. manyolcars
    Joined: Mar 30, 2001
    Posts: 9,343

    manyolcars

    hey starchief, what kind of job do you have?
     
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  5. StarChief54
    Joined: Jan 10, 2013
    Posts: 44

    StarChief54
    Member
    from Norway

    Hello!
    I am project manager for molding tools for lightweight wheel suspensions for several well-known car manufacturers.
     
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  6. Petejoe
    Joined: Nov 27, 2002
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    Petejoe
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    from Zoar, Ohio

    To be honest…..
    I wouldn’t touch that 35.
    It’s absolutely beautiful.
    Man you have a lot of cool toys for a 31 year old.
    I’d pick on a more incomplete car to customized
     
  7. I 2nd what Petejoe said Leave it as is
     
  8. brady1929
    Joined: Sep 30, 2006
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    brady1929
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    Wow! Beautiful cars and a beautiful place to live. Nice.
     
  9. 1946caddy
    Joined: Dec 18, 2013
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    1946caddy
    Member
    from washington

    I'd remove the driving/fog lights and horns to unclutter the front end. The rest is perfect.
     
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  10. That '35 is beautiful as is. I'd lose the greyhound hood ornament, but otherwise leave it alone.

    The '56 Lincoln and '31 Ford are both beautiful as well.:cool:
     
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  11. I wouldn't change anything, drive it and enjoy it. Maybe try finding a 35 that is in bad shape? Yours is just too nice to start changing up. It already has that "look"
     
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  12. CSPIDY
    Joined: Nov 15, 2020
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    The stance on the 35 is spot on

    Any chance you can post a video of your band?
    Love the blues
     
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  13. StarChief54
    Joined: Jan 10, 2013
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    StarChief54
    Member
    from Norway

    Thanks for all the nice comments. I'll probably have to reconsider a bit, but I'm still very open to pictures for inspiration.

    Here is a link to the band:

    There is more on Youtube, Facebook and Spotify :)
     
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  14. Rickybop
    Joined: May 23, 2008
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    Rickybop
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    Excellent performance.

    2" chop
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    No chop.
    More of a hot rod, I guess.
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  15. Bandit Billy
    Joined: Sep 16, 2014
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    Bandit Billy
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    A Ford in front of a Fiord. Cool!
    Great car, I'd lose the red wheels if it were me. The black top, black interior and black running boards makes me wonder what black wall tires and full caps with a black center medallion would look like?
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    Something like this but black in the center.
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  16. redo32
    Joined: Jul 16, 2008
    Posts: 2,221

    redo32
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    The first picture that Rickybop posted is a great mild custom to emulate. Everything is bolt on and easily returned to present streetrod configuration. Fender skirts, '41 bumpers and even the top and winshield is easy bolt on with out any body mods. A Carson top is an option. Single bar flipper hub caps.
     
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