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  1. PasoJohn
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    A good friend of mine and Mark Moriarity's. I took these at Back to the 50's 2010. owned and built by Dave Klegin. Dave was a bodyman for over 50 years. Sadly he p***ed away last Spring (2025).
    51 Ford BACK TO THE 50'S 2010 (8).jpg 51 Ford BACK TO THE 50'S 2010 (1).jpg 51 Ford BACK TO THE 50'S 2010 (9).jpg 51 Ford BACK TO THE 50'S 2010 (2).jpg
     
  2. PasoJohn
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    another one from the 1982 KKOA show in Des Moines Iowa
    50 Ford 82 KKOA (2).jpg
     
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    Crazy skills for sure
     
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    Here's what a '51 looks like from the factory :
    51After.jpg
    Well, it is lowered in front a little (Aerostar springs).
     
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    My heap at the golf course bar down the street...
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    Currently stalled in project status (no "extra" money right now), but soon we'll be back to work.

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  17. Curt Six
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    This is a really nice, mild custom coupe a local guy finished up a year or two back. Screenshot 2026-05-19 at 1.14.29 PM.png
     
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    And Rob Kopchinski's old full custom, also from Maryland... Screenshot 2026-05-19 at 1.15.09 PM.png
    Screenshot 2026-05-19 at 1.14.48 PM.png
     
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    I'm noticing a lot of these have that same grill insert...
     
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    '54 Pontiac; good luck finding one. They are cool though.
     
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  22. PasoJohn
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    Cool thread!
    My car, lowered 4 inches.

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  29. Miss Susie in her winter coat

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  30. guthriesmith
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    Hmm…all these cool customs make mine look pretty plain. It sure has been a good driver though. :)

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