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Straight outta Rod & Custom, circa 1965. Could be a Tom Daniel design. [ATTACH]
If you really want to change the front, just smooth off the barbs and mold everything in. Work with the existing truck lines for a smooth custom...
Two-door Valiants came in two versions: a sedan like yours and a pillarless hardtop. There were also wagons and a very limited number of panel...
Terry, Here's my take. Slight chop with shortened rear quarter windows. Lengthened the rear fenders a bit and added skirts. Keep it Mopar with '42...
@themoose I took the rendering by themoose (hope you don't mind) and faired in the rear quarter to the front. [ATTACH]
And there was a Crosley sedan delivery, too. [ATTACH]
What you've described reminded me of a Morris Minor panel van. So I combined the two. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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Yeah, but I didn't want to hear it! :D
My 1958 Chevy Belair had a 348 engine. When I popped the hood, someone said, "That's a truck motor."
Cleaned it up a bit. [ATTACH]
1-5 hours, sometimes more. Depends on the photo provided. If the shot is a direct side or front view, it is much easier to chop or lower or add...
Chopped top, with stock side windows dropped down into the body. Re-contoured the rear roof line. Lowered with a rearward rake. Added skirts. [ATTACH]
Here's one I did a few years ago. [ATTACH]
Here's one I did back in 2017. Took a Ford roof and transplanted it to a Plymouth. Easy enough in pixels, much harder in real life! [ATTACH]
This car made it to a Sled Scene East show in the 90s. I remember talking to the owner and thanking him for bringing it. It had just appeared in R&C.
Some more ideas for the F100. GMC[ATTACH] [ATTACH] and Chrysler grilles.
Damn, Moose. You're faster than me! [ATTACH]
If you decide against the two grilles you mentioned, here is another idea for you: 1954 Buick grille in the '53. Will have Buick devotees...
OK, I'll try. Inspired by the Mercury Caravan of Stars[ATTACH] show car.
Here you go. [ATTACH]
That Ford Zephyr (Zodiac?) needs some love, too! [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] My favorite: the 1959 Imperial grille. I wanted one of these for my '58 Belair. I searched for 4 years (pre-Internet days) without...
I left the headlights and hood alone, as requested, but I would rework those if it were mine. Simple shave and remove the grille center bars. Best...
This time it's personal! My old '58 Belair in a composite pic. The car is just as it was in an old photo from Sled Scene East (Gettysburg). [ATTACH]
I don't know what's harder, customizing a really tiny car or a really huge one! [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] 1948 Chevrolet Touring Sedan.
GI Blues![ATTACH]
Funny thing - I started on a hot rod version, but switched to a home made woodie I remembered seeing when I was young. Jeez.
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