Customs In a little garage in a little town tucked away in the corner ...,,

Jim, I know how to respect people's privacy but then again, I'm not the one posting pictures of other people's cars on a public forum. The design was a collaboration of ideas, including the '58 Chevy headlights which look really good on the car, but the metal and body work was done by Wink and he did a fantastic job. I don't know who on the H.A.M.B. knew him but since he is no longer here I want to be sure credit is given where credit is due. To me it is a little like stolen valor when the person who shelled out the dough becomes the "builder".

John Winkler was a very talented guy and a genuinely nice person. While some may not agree with some of his design choices, he worked with what he could get his hands on and what came out of his mind. I spent many hours with him in his shop while he worked on my cars and others. He was patient enough to pass some of his knowledge on to me. He gave me the courage to take on my own builds which I have been doing since he has passed.

 

Justin,

Wink owned the 1949 Lincoln.

He did the build he wanted.

Just like the owner of the 1954 Chevy Belair did the build he wanted on a car he has owned for 48 years.

The owner of the Belair identified himself as the builder - take your issues up with him.

Jim

 

That sticker was given to me by Hank in Tennessee when I visited with him earlier this year.

One of his creations - a Model T Super Speedster Custom which really isn’t a Model T or a Speedster but can do 90 mph going down the road with no problems .....

I meet - some interesting Folks .....

Jim

 

Re: The Subject Car.

The poor man's solution.....
Drape the car cover from the cowl back.
Snip out the square headlights.
Do some basic bodywork to drop in some old school 7" lights available new or old everywhere.
Peel off the econobox bumper rub strip.
Paint some traditional flames and call it done.
Say you "changed" it. Don't say you "built" it.

 

And far too many customs in the 80's/early 90's time frame. Every one of on here who is in our 70's has or had a buddy who thought those square lights were the absolute hot lick in an early ride in that time frame.
This is where we look at the build photos, appreciate all of the hours and skill that went into the build plus and remind ourselves that is why we appreciate the rather simple traditional customs of the 40's and 50's that much more and move on.

 

I sort of like it but it could really look great if the headlights and grille opening were redone in a more traditional style and the car was painted a dark colour such as black, midnight blue or very dark green.