Projects 1949 Shoebox Ranchero Build

Cool build! This is really something different than usually with these cars.

 

Glad you are able to get back into the garage.

Phil

 

Those hinge covers are Outstanding.

 

Some shots of the covers being machined...

 

Hinge covers look good, nice work there.

 

And now I see why. Well done!

 

Thanks for sharing your build.
You're doing some awesome work.

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Not done by me...I’ve got friends in low places. Lol.

 

Those are a work of art!

 

Hinge covers were a good solution - look period correct.

 

updates?

 

Not much done lately. I have welded a couple days on it, but not very noticeable. Did some paying upholstery jobs which included one complete interior in a 48 Plymouth.

Then life got in the way...my son (43) was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. So it’s been an up and down few months helping him with his family and appointments. After a couple surgeries we found out a week ago that he is now cancer free and no chemo or radiation needed. He has to get put back together in a couple months when everything heals, but right now we’re very thankful. Happy to have him on the mend and glad to help with anything we can. God is good.

So the Ranchero will continue and when some real progress shows I’ll be sure to post it. I just finished reading this whole thread and it does fire me up to get back at it.

Stay tuned.

 

Yes, God is good! Thankfully your son is on the mend and hopefully he will remain cancer free for a very long time!

 

congrats on you son getting better and man this is one hell of a project and your on hell of a craftsman, well done!!.....

 

I*'m glad everyting is turning out OK. I would really like to see the end result of your efforts.

 

Jake! Great news about your son!
Family health issues can be a significant emotional drain.

 

Glad to hear the positive prognosis on your son!

 

Sorry to hear about your son!! 43 is young for that cancer. Thank the Lord they discovered and and treatment has been successful!!


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Got a chance to do some welding. Formed, fit and welded in the rear drip rail on the left side.

 

Thanks for update

 

Nice work on the drip rail. Looks good!

 

Slowly doing some more welding and finally put some wheels and tires on the rear. They’re a little small, but will eventually go on the front. Need some decent 49/50 caps for them. All I had laying around were the 60s so put one on.

 

Keep the updates coming.

I really like what you are doing.

 

Thanks for the update photos, Jake...Have long admired the 'Shoebox Rancheros', just soooo 'natural'.
Glad to hear of your son's good graces.

 

Really liking that profile shot!

 

Hit a local car show today and spotted this. From the looks of the framed photo it was built back in the day.

Cliff Ramsdell

 

Left side welded, ground, and stripped. Now turn it around and do the right.

 

post 206 that back window looks bugeyed

 

Looking great Jake!

 

. All I had laying around were the 60s so put one on.

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