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That is awesome, and vintage! Side trim is 58? buick and 1/4 trim is 53 with 7" added to it.
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Bumpers. Rear is 46 Merc and front is 46 ford rear[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Trim fitted, modified, and made...[ATTACH] Ready for...
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Been wanting to do this for awhile now. Had a few requests and finally making some time, so here we go. For those of you that know Vernon, he...
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Just noticed the gas filler location, bet you are right.
Looking good! How much are quarter panels extended? I went 2" on the car i am working on.
Hi yes i have lots of pictures. Anything in particular you want to see? The 53 is not finished yet. I am about done with the fab work on the...
Yes, he has done some work for him. Vernon's daughter and son in law have also done some work for him.
Nice! Looks like a fun project!
Hi, yes both cars are owned by my boss Vernon McKean. 85 years old and still customizing cars and putting out beautiful top notch interiors. He...
Good luck with your project, hope it works well for you. Tig machine was on AC current. If you have any other questions, let me know.
Thank you. The 53 i am working on has been a fun project. Lots of mods done too it. Almost ready for bodywork. Trying to get a 46 ford coupe...
Thank you. The roof was moved forward about 1/2" to keep windshield post the stock angle. Back glass is stock height. I made relief cuts on the...
Thank you. I tig welded the frames with 4043 fill rod. It welded decent and is nice and strong. A good chrome shop might be able to help you...
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I recently did a mild chop on a 1953 ford. 1" chop in front, nothing in back. Roof was also pancaked about 3/4". Window frames and vent windows...
I have a Baileigh shrinker/stretcher and it is very nice. Comparable to Lazze and JS tool for alot less money. Also have Mitler bros. bead...
Phil Cato is in Temple. He does nice work.
The spears are 12 3/8" long. I have a set of 6 that im not using.
I have a set of the repop spears at the shop. I will measure them tomorrow and let you know.
It is common for lacquer thinner to soften epoxy primer. The primer is cured if mixed properly, but stays "open" so the topcoats can chemically...
Heres one i recently put on my boss's 53 ford custom. It has been moved down and sectioned a little. Not my style, but my boss, who is 84 years...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] 1946 business coupe with 1 1/2" chop. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
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