Projects 48 Ford conv from swiss junkyard

Wow she is looking great...I agree on the bronze paint as well, will look real cl***y!

 

If you paint it bronze, you WILL have to put up with people asking, "Is that your Brown car?"

 

Very nice work!

 

Nice Save

 

I sit here totally amazed,... not only over what a nice job you have done,... but, How in the world did I miss this thread !!!!!

A 46-48 Ford, chopped, Carson topped custom has always been something I have wanted to do. but have never done,... and looking at the "to-do" list,... will probably never get around to doing,.... very nice job !,.. I'm envious.

 

Very cool! I say bronze.

 

very nice

 

Outstanding work!

 

Thank you everyone! Some support is needed. Just heard machine shop, Caddy 365 engine needs to be bored to 0.60 and bearings 0.30...last chance engine....

 

O.K. you win
41plym

 

very nice,i like the bronze also,great work

 

OMG !!!!!! What else could an Old Fool say !!!!!!! Great work and I
Loveeeee it. Tom (Tired Old Man)

 

How about some progress photos, looks great so far.

 

No real progress. Car is at the bodyshop and is being worked on in spare time. Don't know what color the car will be pianted. At first was thinking some bronze, now I am leaning towards dark blue. I have ordered the engine parts for the 365 Caddy and waiting to arrive.

 

Love it, Love IT, LOVE IT!!!!!
Nice work!

 

You really saved that car! Fantastic!

 

You have come a long way in a short amount of time. Hats off to you!!

 

Amazing and fast work on saving this beauty! Any chance getting it on the road before Kustom Weekend,I ***ume you`re coming?

 

I have to ask- where did you find the '57 Dodge Custom Royale? There has to be a great story....

 

@Radioking: no, the car will be ready for the KW of 2012....I hope....this year will be there with a 35 Ford 3 windows and a 32 roadster....will you be there, too?

@Hemiboy: the CRL was bought from the Forward Look website, and is running very well, problem is rust around windshield and back window. I am finishing bodywork on my 300 F and then it's to the CRL

My program on the 48 Ford is getting the car all ready to paint. Will finish engine compartment and undercarriage, install engine and get the car running, and then paint the car. Problem is, don't have an idea about color....first was blue, than bronze, then dark red and now it's back to blue....

 

wow nice work, this will be a real nice looking car when done!

 

Yes!---> http://www.kustomweekend.com/home2.html Will you help me throw Kent(J.B. here on HAMB)in to the pool?

-mike

 

for sure.....
there will be a lot of italian Hambers at the KW.

 

Anymore progress on the car?

 

Wish you were close , I have a rear end out of my 48 Coupe that I want out of garage. I'd gladly give it to you. You have your work cut out for you...good luck wit it.

 

work is stalled now. Waiting for the body shop owner to start paint the car. Engone parts have arrived. Maybe next year will be driving around...

 

You not only saved that poor old Conv but turned that a sweet Kustom! Excellent work!

 

Wow, adventurer, nice project. Nice work. Didn't see the thread 'til now. Nothin' like a chopped Fordillac convert. Got 'er painted yet? Color? I'm with you on paint...dark colors that almost turn black at night...deep dark blues, burgundy, even dark greens and chocolate brown/bronze. Maybe thinking of the whole package...exterior/interior can help you decide...or maybe confuse you more, lol. Regardless, looking great, and can't wait to see more progress and then finished...gonna be so cool. Subscribed.

 

Adventurer,it was nice meeting you at Italys Kustom Weekend.Me and Mrs had a great time driving Tuscany coastline up north and back to Florence.Man,what a beautiful country you live in!