1952-59 Ford Kovid Kustomline build thread

Today's outing was interesting. Anyone ever have the lower shock mount come loose? Seems like a dumb design by Ford to have 2 slotted holes on the bottom mount.

 

Did a bolt or bolts back out ? Or break ?

 

One backed out so now I need to replace. The other remained. Both will be going back in with blue thread lock. Also need to replace the shock.

 

Star washers!

 

Yea, I had to replace one of the nuts that broke out of the control arm so not sure I would use Loctite. Although, blue would probably be ok.

 

The one that was still in had a star washer. The replacement will also get a star washer.

 

I emailed the tech support folks at KYB with my specs and the measurements of the shock at ride height and how much room I had before bump steer and they recommended I switch from the KG4503 to the KG5514. The 4503 was very near the full stroke at ride height and I suspect the shock was bottoming out before the car got bump steer so it was taking a beating. The 5514 will be a little shorter and near mid-stroke on the shock so hopefully I'll enjoy the ride a little more. Hope to have them in the car over the coming weekend.

 

Good call checking that. I do remember that I put shorter shocks on my car although honestly have no idea what they were now…

 

I replaced the shocks yesterday and man what a difference. I had no idea how worn out the old ones were. Also figured out what caused the bolt to back out. The nut on the lower A arm had broken loose. Not a ton of difference in length of the shocks between the old (longer) and the new but it is enough to make a huge difference.

 

Decided to lay some scallops down on the driver side today. I'll add another along the top of the moulding later as it will tie into the hood. I need to get the matching passenger side laid down first.

 

Damn nice work. I like it!

 

Kool!!!!!

 

Passenger side taped up and ready to go.

 

Passenger side painted and a few overall pics. Now to decide on hood/ front fender layout and then onto the trunk.

 

Looks good. The scallops really enhance the original lines well.

 

Nice !!! I love it !!!

 

Took the Kustomline to a local show on Saturday to support the homeless vets in my county.
Here are the few, that were there, that fit this group.


The Kustomline took Best in the Custom Class

 

Thanks for the nice pictures of the beautifully done vehicles!

 

Great pics, congratulations on your best in class.

 

Very cool! Awesome looking custom!