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Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by Centurion9, Mar 31, 2011.

  1. Peanut 1959
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    Thanks to the good folks over at the "Customized and non-original Edsels Worldwide" group on Facebook, I was able to confirm that the lenses are, in fact, '61 Buick. But they're the simpler ones from an Electra, not the more sculpted LeSabre lenses.

    Personally, I would have tried to retain the hooded Buick taillight housings, but I give props to the builder for straying from the beaten path, nonetheless. 20190604_222033.jpeg FB_IMG_1559704760406.jpeg FB_IMG_1559704745973.jpeg 20190604_222346.jpeg FB_IMG_1559703558359.jpeg
     
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  2. 'Mo
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    Good detective work, Peanut 1959. Thanks!
     
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  3. 59FORD
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  6. Peanut 1959
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    I love unique taillight treatments! Anybody have an idea what those taillight and backup light lenses are from? Or are they homemade?
     
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  9. 'Mo
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    According to Kustomrama, the taillight lenses themselves originated in a '54 Mercury.
    (Note ribs at the base.)

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  10. Peanut 1959
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    Thank you so much for that information! What a great application of those lenses.
     
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  11. 'Mo
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    OT (not mild).
    Just for contrast...

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  12. 'Mo
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    Nicely decked...

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    Frame-off resto, stock motor, dual Smitty's.

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  13. loveoftiki
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    Crazy bout a Mercury... 2772557F-C1DD-48CB-A048-C5E4C4605433.jpeg DB9AE014-BDF9-4C37-A5B9-44294328E40E.jpeg
     
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  14. voodookustoms
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    I’d say lower it another 2-3 inches in the back. You’ll have the stance nailed and won’t need hubcaps back there.


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  15. loveoftiki
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    Also a good call...
     
  16. loveoftiki
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    The Elco was at NPD the other day....nice parts hauler! 78238994-4C43-449E-9664-14E9AEDCF8BA.jpeg BD37D022-0C4C-4DB2-98EB-A0BADB0FE3DA.jpeg 31D203F2-31B0-46B8-86E3-1636A0FA0A8D.jpeg CCBE8749-98FD-4505-B016-9F27CFE7E21E.jpeg EA927441-FC93-4615-91F8-3D19E060A05D.jpeg
     
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  18. 'Mo
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    Watson lives...Viva Watson!

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    [​IMG] Is it possible to see MORE of this Chebby?
     
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  27. Lou kriger
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    Here’s mine IMG_0096.JPG


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  29. 'Mo
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    Original sun visors.
    (Roadkill Customs)
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