Hello my name is Chente I live in LA PUENTE CALIFORNIA I have a 1953 4door Customline 3speed manual trans. My wife bought the car in Feb of this yr (my birthday and valentine gift). I rewired the whole car (had Original wires) now all lights and gages works now. worked on the motor so it runs strong (daily driven 100 miles a day). new trans and clutch, flywheel. new straight duel pipes. new heavy duty starter, new radiator, new water pumps and hoses. Im buliding the 1953 into a daily cruiser so me and my family can enjoy. I am a owner of a internet radio program www.djchentemrog.com also a member of the OLD MEMORIES EASTSIDE car club
Welcome brother. sounds like you got a good wife , and a sweet car. I cant wait to see some pics(of the car... haha).
Chente , welcome to the best group on the HAMB ! Sounds like you you got a great wife too ! Sounds like she is a keeper ! My wife is the same way . She had a 2 car garage built for me because she couldn't stand me not being the car on my car due to rain and the heat of the summer . Glad to see someone else loves fordors too ! Mine is a 55 Fairlane fordor . Jim
My rear axle on my '53 went out - so my car is sitting right now. its a daily driven car (my only car to get to work) so if anyone knows anyone selling a rear axle complete please send my way, Im calling J&W tomorrow but maybe someone is closer to the LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA AREA
Welcome from Oregon! Nice to see another West Coaster! I wanted to take my '53 out today but I was going to have to install outriggers so it would float from all the rain!
Welcome O.G., I used to drive my '56 F100 to work every day, also 100 miles a day. I grew up in Baldwin Park, so wasn't too far from you. Good luck fixing the rear end. When mine went out on my '56 Fairlane I replaced it with one from a '97 Blazer (4 inches narrower than the Fairlane).
Try Memory Lane Auto Parts in Wilmington, CA. Here's the link to their website. http://www.oldautoparts.com/ Good luck!
Welcome from southern Illinois! I also drive a 53 4dr Customline 6cyl 3 speed. I'm getting ready to fix the overdrive so I can drive a lot more.
IF ANY ONE IS INTERESTED IM HAVING A CAR SHOW WITH OLD MEMORIES EASTSIDE CAR CLUB IN WEST COVINA CALIF. NEW PRICE FOR ENTERIES $5 OFF
I found the rear axle for my 53 in ARIZONA. From A&J Cl***ics (350 miles away) so road trip with the family on friday. My wife said "Good I dont have to shop for you for xmas".... Merry xmas - she is paying for my axle. (a real nice gift I can really use all year long!!!!)
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