The Jalopy Journal
[ATTACH] Trunk done.
[ATTACH] Now it needs a Carson style top as a fourth option.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] As an option I decided to shape this tonneau cover for a sports custom vibe.
Thanks! The roof was 1” narrower so I had to section the frame a little. I actually copied the rear profile of a 58 thunderbird door I have. I...
Close to $11000
[ATTACH] Either the top moving along I decided to attack the sides. This includes reshaping the doors and wheel openings.
[ATTACH]I scored a 54 mercury top and it’s now roughed in. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I managed to pick up a decent pair of Texas fenders and bumpers As well as a tinted windshield to replace the clear one that...
I remember this year well.
[ATTACH] Home in the shop for a while now. Plenty of dents to repair.
I have fenders luckily since this one is pretty cobbled together. I’m going to fix all rust and dent areas and the decide what the next steps...
[ATTACH] Pretty banged up but overall solid.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Less the crust.
[ATTACH]Took my boys for a little ride and decided it’s time to get rid of these 31X10.5 truck tires so I dropped off the 15 steal wheels for...
Yes there were two convertibles but I don’t believe either stayed in the Ford family.
Here it is HF II’s wife’s car [ATTACH]
Henry Ford the second’s wife had a 56 with a vinyl or fabric top. It also was built without a hood ornament.
Very nice, thinking that C pillar makes a huge difference.
Those premier wheel covers look great.
Thanks!!!!!!
Still in the planning stage.
I would love to create my own version of Continental’s retractable HT prototype [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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That left fender is the worst part of the car. It was cobbled together out of two crappy ones way back. I hope to find a replacement or I’ll...
A few cool Allen Park factory photos [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Wheel wise I’m just thinking premier caps since they are a little cleaner looking than the factory covers.
Good point.
My newest project, 1957 Continental that was originally black with white and grey interior lots of surface rust but actually very solid and a...
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