I shot these at the Blessing of the Cars today. The guys at Starlite Rod & Kustom prevailed and got a ton of stuff finished in time to make this show. The fresh primer shot very late last night got bake on in the 100 + degree weather. It was a really good show this year. Anyway here's what it looks like now, since roughly two months ago when I last posted pics. The computer 3D is just a reminder of what this things going to look like when it's finished KK
damn dude i saw your car today, it is coming along beautifully! i love your motor! mind if i ask where you got your carb stacks? they look awesome
nice car. i was looking at your car when you we're telling someone about putting your Merc centers into new wheels. well i think you were the guy, lol.
car looks like its coming along nicely good job --nto positive but preety sure he made thsoe stack, or had them made tim
I made a pattern from plexiglass and fiberglass, and then had them cast. I'm going to produce them for sale. I'm glad you dig them.KK
I am truely amazed at how well that roof works with that body style. I have a '53 and I never would have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own two eyes. Can't wait to see more progress.
I was wondering how the progress was coming along. KOOL pictures!! The roof line and the body mods are awesome. Congrats on the progress!!!! Happy Trails, Mick
The real pics of the roofline look better than the rendering. I wasn't sold on the design until now. Very Galaxie-esque to be sure, thanks for keeping us updated.
very slick !!!! Are you using the stock steering box. What engine mount did you use and what tranny. I just bought a 54 wagon to build. CHECK IT OUT http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64759
No, I have Fatmans Rack'n Pinion steering conversion. It uses a '89 Chevy Caviler box. The motor mounts are stock Y-block mounts turned backwards to set the motor back. I'll be honest I wish I had done a Heidt Mustang II converion or a Jaguar XJS front clip. The Fatman kit has really limited turning radius. The trans is a Ford Toploader 4 speed backed by a narrowed nine inch. I used to have a '54 two door Ranch Wagon, I sold it when I found the Vicky. If you have any more questions I can help you out with let me know. KK
The "Galaxie-esque" style top is one of the big reasons that I love the concept. I'm really into Concept style kustoms and it looks like Keith is going to hit a home run with his '54. Hey Keith, I'll try to give ya a call this afternoon....... Happy Trails, Mick
Man that roof line is a great idea.... I dig the car it looks like a fun project!!! The lines look like they have tottal flow. I agree that is nice to see a ford mot. in a ford. Very nice !!! Very cool concepts and cool build!!! Josh
I was complimented on having a Ford in a Ford all day Sat, so I'm glad I put the FE between the frame rails, but because I have one sitting in my back yard, it came very close to getting a 500 Caddy dropped in it. The fact that a FE motor is a direct bolt in, and that I literally tripped over the 406 Tri-Power manifoild and carb set up that I bought, was the determining factor. It has a big RV cam in it with narrowed lobe centers so it sounds lumpy, but is really smooth and decent on gas. I'm totally jonesing to drive it. KK
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