I went on a trip to Cali last week an bought this beauty in Orange County. It's a 5 inch chopped '53 Belair with a shoebox rear window. Bagged all round, Mustang 2 front end with disk brakes and a power rack. Merc headlight rings and it used to have 1960's tail lights. But these where cut out by the previous owner. I would have gotten rid of them myself, didn't really like them either. Should be a car that has been around for some time. In the 2000's it had a Carson top. (last pic) If somebody has more pictures or info on the car please let me know. Can't wait to get started, but I'll have to be patient for 2 more months until it arrives in Europe! So I'll get myself a nice Christmas present. Most of the hard work is done. But finishing a project like this is always difficult I guess. Hope you guys like it!
You may have a real problem fitting gl*** in the windshield. Thats one of the most common reasons why chopped cars do not get finished. They can't fit the gl*** to the opening they made. Better to cut the gl*** and then make the opening fit the gl***.
congrats - yep, there will be challenges ahead with finishing your new project - but, will be nice when done - some inspiration attached
I have a 54 2 door sedan that is on the list. I am working on the frame first and it may never be fixed and I suppose it is just a POS but who knows. Good luck with the windshield that is enough reason for them never being finished!
Congratulations. It's good that you had a chance to see it first. The Ford rear window looks great. Matranga/Hirohata style quarter windows would fit the profile nicely.
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