History Sectioned 1940 Ford convertible Original 1950's Custom

Any news? If it's been finished, please show us!

 

...YES, Please more pics and reports on progress. Obviously we can't get enough of this resurrection.

 

Hey everyone! Just a quick update. Wayne is very close to having my dad's 1940 Ford Convertible done! He's waiting on the hood, fender skirts, and a few other parts to have the paintwork completed. I don't have any new pictures of it...BUT you might enjoy these pictures I took recently at Floyd Garrett's Musclecar Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN. 1940 Ford Mercury Convertible called "Afterglow". This car was built between 1993-2003 to be similar to the Jimmy Summers custom built in the mid-40's. fficeffice" /><O></O>

 

Here's another:

 

love it ! Stude taillights are killer...

 

any update? just in time for Xmas...?

 

Merry Christmas Everyone!! I went by to see Mr. O'Neal this afternoon and got to see my dad's 1940 Ford Convertible custom. The restoration is VERY close to being complete...just some minor details are left...like buffing the paint on the fender skirts, polishing the hubcaps, and some detail work on the paint. Mr. O'Neal and everyone else who has worked on this great car have done a FANTASTIC job!! The car is VERY close to the way it looked in 1953. My dad would be so proud. I'm very thankful for Mr. O'Neal's hard work and dedication to restore it back. I can't tell you how it feels to be able to see this great car in person instead of looking at 60 year old restored black and white photos. Enjoy the pictures!!

 

absolutely beautiful

 

Jeez Louise that is a beautiful automobile.

 

Outstanding, just outstanding!! Cannot say enough about how much restorations like this mean to those of us who love these classics...

 

True craftsmanship in this resto. Stunning ride and great to see this ride back on the road. The more kustoms we have out there the better.

 

Fantastic.... looks really great!
Thanks for the update

 

Awsome story and the car looks Great !

 

Good Lord what a beauty!

 

Breathtaking!

 

Since your in Tennesse , I hope I get to see that car someday in person, beautiful job!

 

Very nice. It appears that the restoration is every bit as nice as the car deserves.

I'd love to see a side view of the car out in the daylight. If you visit Mr. O'Neal again and he's willing to take it out of the garage, please show us one more.

Thanks!

 

Its Awesome, I hope he will bring it to Salina!

 

I'm in love!!

 

Yeowsah! That Ford is the cat's meow!

-Dave

 

Final outdoor picture? Pleeease?

 

UPDATE!! Wayne O'Neal has COMPLETED the restoration of my dad's 1940 Ford Convertible!! Today I took my mom and my uncle to reunite them with this great custom 60 years after it was originally completed in 1953!! It's kinda like seeing the Grand Canyon...you see it, but it's hard to believe it!! Wayne has done a remarkable job!! I can't thank him enough for his hard work and dedication...along with all of the other men who provided their efforts too. For those of you near Kingsport, TN... come on out on Friday, May 24th for the SuperCruise at Kingsport Towne Center to see this great car!! Wayne will also bring it to the Wilderness Road Rod Run on Saturday, May 25th on Main and Broad Streets in Kingsport. Here's some pictures:




Below is a picture of Wayne O'Neal and the 1940 Ford Convertible custom:

Below is a picture of my mom seeing dad's 1940 Ford Convertible for the first time after 60 years!! To say she was pleased is an understandment of the obvious!

Below is a picture of my uncle, who was in HIGH SCHOOL when he helped my dad build this car!!

 

Here's a few more pictures. Below is my dad's original journal documenting the build of this custom between 1951 and 1953.

 

Looks fantastic!!

 

Looks really nice. The restoration looks really great and wonderful to see another original custom back on the road again.

And as the photos show brings back a lot of memories to the people who knew it from way back.

Thanks for keeping us updated.

 

Very nice! Thanks for the update.

 

Soooooooooo Sweet! Thanks for posting up the finished pics. The car is breathtaking. Kudos to Mr. O'neal and your Family for saving this gorgeous piece of Custom History............Don.

 

I hope I get to see this one around. It turned out beautiful!!!!

 

Stunningly beautiful!

Maybe you can share some bits and pieces from the original build journal?

 

WOW Beatiful!!!!