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Projects 49 fleetline custom build

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by Masterclu, Aug 6, 2023.

  1. 40StudeDude
    Joined: Sep 19, 2002
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    Just thot you'd like to see my kustom...it's a 48 Cadillac fastback, which is similar to your Fleetline, altho I don't like the look of a chopped fastback I believe they look more streamlined unchopped.

    Anyway, I used a '50 Buick grille and a pair of 1955 Caddy Dagmars. 1954 Caddy Dagmars are quite a bit smaller. Also please note I built a pan below the Dagmars and grille and I didn't use the chromed cross bar as I think the grille looks better ''floating..."

    I think the '56 Buick taillights would add too much mass to the rearend of your Fleetline and destroy the streamlined look...choose a smaller taillight...

    If you'll study my kustom, you'll see there are quite a few kustom mods on the vehicle Should you have questions, shoot me a PM.
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  2. COCONUTS
    Joined: May 5, 2015
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    WOW, what a project, great work so far!! Those taillights look so tall sitting on the back of you vehicle, but each to their own. I wonder how you are going to blend them in so they don't look like a stick on. Keep up the good work.
     
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  3. Masterclu
    Joined: Dec 15, 2022
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    I had considered them when I first started this adventure. While I like the look, I like the buick lights too. I suppose if the buick fins don't work, I could always go the packard route.
     
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  4. shanejgass
    Joined: Jul 2, 2018
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    I have a 51 Fleetline I'm getting ready to start a build thread on, and I love what you're doing. As for the taillights, it's your car and you need to make it yours. I think your vision has potential and I can't wait to see it. I'm taking notes, keep going
     
  5. Tim
    Joined: Mar 2, 2001
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    There’s a lot of ways you could use those tail lights even though yeah they are big. Either way I’m Excited to see your back on it!
     
  6. Tim
    Joined: Mar 2, 2001
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    Just scribbles to chew on. Untitled_Artwork.jpeg Untitled_Artwork.jpeg
     
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  8. shanejgass
    Joined: Jul 2, 2018
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    I like the mock up with the bottoms trimmed off
     
  9. Masterclu
    Joined: Dec 15, 2022
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    Thank you Tim! That's what I have pictured in my mind, hopefully I can make it turn out looking good! I think with the chop and those tail fins, she's going to look fast sitting still.
     
  10. Just came across this on FB. Looks fairly natural to me FB_IMG_1736550960731.jpg
     
  11. fastcar1953
    Joined: Oct 23, 2009
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    They are natural on 53 and 54. The trunk lid helps with proportions.
    Everyone has to do there own thing.
    I experimented with this idea. 463397741_8921869191170621_8726599912276426755_n.jpg 463415997_8921869197837287_1675173158032983631_n.jpg 463601887_8921869177837289_4549925818282708423_n.jpg
     
  12. Kosmos55
    Joined: Feb 23, 2022
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    You’re probably past this point but consider ‘61 Chrysler.
     
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  13. 49ratfink
    Joined: Feb 8, 2004
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    49ratfink
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    from California

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