Features Kustoms blues? I need to see some kustoms....

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Good stuff Mick!!

 

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Dean Jeffries Manta Ray

 

Wasn’t this for sale not too long ago


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I generally keep my likes and dislikes to my self on this thread. However, this truck is outstanding!

 

It isn't wrapped. At least not that way, lol. Those are actual plates!

 

Corrected my post!!!

 

I just noticed. Is the left-hand inside headlight a clock?!?!

 

El Matador



again

 

I don't think that second photo is the Matador. It doesn't appear sectioned, hood sides are a lot taller.
It has Lincoln bezels and the front fenders ahead of the wheelwell don't roll under as the Matador does.
The area between the headlights and the grill is different between the two, as is the area under the grill.

 

I agree!!!

 

I didn't care too much for the hood, that is why I didn't post the picture. I'd make a wall hanger out of the hood. The truck is way to kool to run the existing hood or the clock. I love the tailgate.

 

I'd like to see more information about that third photo in loudbang's post, the El Matador imitator!
El Matador's design is like a ballet of decisions that nimbly avert the inevitable disaster of trying to dramatically re-style a '40. I respect the skills and chutzpah of the builder of the second example, but it's like he went through the same motions, swung and missed. People like to rag on eccentric kustoms, but I'm always fascinated to examine what makes 'em the way they are...and what small changes might "save" the original idea. A reverse google search gets me nothing, nada, zip, which is disappointing.

 

I have searched and searched also. Like you @Spex84, I wanted to know more about it.
I was hoping to find additional photos of the rear or at least a side profile. I am very curious to see how the car looks overall.....

 

A bit of trivia (from a Cushenbery interview)...
"El Matador" is actually... get this... a '39 Ford!
He just thought " '40 Ford" sounded better!

 

From Jalopyrama 2017

 

Here are a couple pic`s I took in 87 at the KKOA show in Illinois. The El Matador clone was there also. @Spex84 @Sancho. I have always liked this car.

 

Was from a random search on printrest

 

God sure knew what he was doing when he created the MERC!!!

 

This is one we just finished at Wicked Customs, BC Canada

 

I was hoping you'd have pictures....
I should have known you do.

Wonder what ever happened to that one?

 

Illinois plates....

I see the Lincoln Land plaque, as well as KKOA.....