Yep yep, (62) years of wanting a ShoeBox Ford Coupe Finally at (76) I have one.. Certainly a major project, but bought this last week, and it delivered this morning.. Those of you that know me realize I have some handicap problems....knees, back, neck and so on.. I totally built my'63 Biscayne ten years ago and love it..major work project. This one will be different..engine change and other difficult mechanical things for me I will have done.. Body work, interior and so on I can handle...This '49 is very complete including interior and is very solid. Really excited to get going on it. Cheers...
That's great. I know what it's like to end up owning a car you have wanted for many years. Mine was a '50 Tudor, but I managed to snag a good one last October. I've been lucky enough to be driving it as a daily driver all summer. Enjoy your car / project. I wish you well.
Nice looking car. Mine has the flathead V8 with the 3 speed column shift, no OD. Make sure you check out the wiring good as the old insulation is usually very brittle. What is in yours?
Looks like a nice solid body, Like you I had wanted a 49-50 Ford coupe since I was a kid and bought one from a friend a while back, I made a lot of progress but unfortunately life happens and I was forced to sell the car. Maybe someday I can replace it. HRP
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