I don't think I'd do much and I love customs. Spider caps, paint the interior, put marker lights on and go. Maybe down the road a new mill. The stance is killer and I love the semi sleeper/mild custom look and the color.
Nice score ! Congrats on getting hitched as well ! Here is my 49 Business Coupe. I would a set of skirts would look great on the car . Looks like it has 50 Ford front signals ? Nice ride !
Yea well first thing I'm doing is putting in a rebel wireing harness and putting the small block ford in her. Does anyone have any good links on info about putting in a 289/302 in a shoebox. The factory harness is soo ****ed up and scary. Also I've been thinking about running spider caps. Is there a name for the smaller trim rings that fit on the high spot just outside of the lug nuts. Thought it would look killer with spiders and the inner/outer trim rings. Thanks for the motavation getting my *** in gear after the 1st of the year.
Dude, all I gotta say is if you decide to chop your car, chop it JUUUUUST like Stumpys. That car's chop frikkin rules!
shoeboxford.com I did it but mine came with a froze 351W/C6 so the motor mounts were already in place.
Your car is fab,coola boola Stumpy....I love it too......And I agree on the chop......there's nothin' like lookin' through a chopped windshield....I instantly feel like a greaseball when I get behind the wheel, and that's a good thing...... shoeboxes were designed when guys wore tall hats, and now they need a little off the top........
That thing is way kool. You got the score of the century. Get that overdrive square and run it as is for a while. PM me if I can help you with the overdrive. I have been forced to be experienced with them..
I've had 5 49-51 shoeboxes and 2 we're Maroon, same color code as my 65 Must. maroon, these 2 50's look like my 27 roadster which is a 95 Ford PU interior color called Cabernet, wine color, both are really nice rides...Bill
NICE SCORE!!! I'd practically kill for a shoebox in that condition! Correct me if I'm wrong, but I do believe it is a '50 Deluxe. My old '50 had the same "problem" with the turn signal housings. They didn't quite follow the curvature of the body.
Good lookin shoebox man! Thats how I felt when I got my olds, it was a mild restore in the late 80s and i've done a few small things but not gonna do too much for a while, shes sits nice and pretty. Just the way I like her Do what makes you happy!
Sorry to dispute but the overdrive is engaged when the cable handle is pushed in....You may engage o/d while moving but it is not recommended to try to disengage while in motion...nice looking Shoebox!
Welcome to the club but as you can see from my avatar Ian quite fond of the shoebox. Let the addiction begin!
Guys, Check out the original thread date. This car is for sale in the cl***ifieds. Wish I had room for it.
Dude you must love living on the edge. Nice score and she should give you may years of service. You do know I'm refering to the car? Congrats!
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