I just finally noticed this section of the forums have where I can post my hot rod builds. Figured I'd throw one of my 6 vehicles up here...
This is my 49 Ford Coupe that is chopped around 3 inches, nosed and decked, shaved handles, 54 Ford victoria headlight rings frenched into the fenders, rear tail lights frenched, 51 Ford trunk lid (without the chrome hinges for a cleaner look), 67 Ford Thunderbird wrap around rear seat, door corners rounded out, and MANY other small custom touches. Here's some info on it...
Drivetrain wise: what I have going into it is a basic 350 sbc from an early 80's Corvette along with a 200-4R trans out of a 87 Monte Carlo SS (From my research this is one of the best 200's to build off of). The car has a nice Maverick rear end and the whole underside of this car is perfect (NO RUST). Now yes I know I will get hell for the small block Chevy but its what I have on hand and the mounts in the car are already set up for it.
Body wise: it's of course chopped. The headlights and tail lights are frenched. Deck lid is shaved and 51 Ford hinges were used. Door handles are shaved and on poppers (VW starter solenoid used for poppers) and bear claw latches used on the doors. The hood was on a piano hinge to open up sideways but I got a brace and hinges and spend countless hours welding, grinding and fitting the original hinges back onto the hood to open back like stock. Tops of the fenders have a peak brought all the way to the front of the frenched head light bucket. Door corners are rounded, etc etc. List goes on. Also included are metal fender skirts. They are full length about 3 feet long and supposedly very hard to find and very old but in perfect shape.
Interior Wise: The original dash was not there so a 51 Ford Dash out of fiberglass reinforced was made with metal bracing underneath housed with basic aftermarket VDO gauges. 50 Ford bench seat up front with 67 Thunderbird wrap around rear seat. In the meantime I will be using what I think is the stock 49 heater. I pulled it apart and it's in great shape. I will replace the two wires going to the blower fan motor and a new heater core. We will be installing electric windows with vent window removed (full one piece glass already cut).
I do plan to reinstall clear glass instead of tinted all the way around. Whats in there now is just temporary and will also have original chrome trim around the windows once I find some then chop, weld, grind and polish them.
Exhaust wise I am going to run lake pipes with small baffles in them so it will still be pretty loud but the baffles will cut the high note out some. Also have flame thrower kit I put together using plugs, ignition coils, threaded bungs, etc. Also plan to repaint the car next year, I am second guessing the color now which is white with a hint of lavender that you only notice in shadows and rainy days but comes out a lot in the pictures. Everyone else seems to like it except me.
I am sure I'm forgetting a whole lot but I feel I am rambling on so will let the pictures do the talking for me now. Hope you guys enjoy!
This is my 49 Ford Coupe that is chopped around 3 inches, nosed and decked, shaved handles, 54 Ford victoria headlight rings frenched into the fenders, rear tail lights frenched, 51 Ford trunk lid (without the chrome hinges for a cleaner look), 67 Ford Thunderbird wrap around rear seat, door corners rounded out, and MANY other small custom touches. Here's some info on it...
Drivetrain wise: what I have going into it is a basic 350 sbc from an early 80's Corvette along with a 200-4R trans out of a 87 Monte Carlo SS (From my research this is one of the best 200's to build off of). The car has a nice Maverick rear end and the whole underside of this car is perfect (NO RUST). Now yes I know I will get hell for the small block Chevy but its what I have on hand and the mounts in the car are already set up for it.
Body wise: it's of course chopped. The headlights and tail lights are frenched. Deck lid is shaved and 51 Ford hinges were used. Door handles are shaved and on poppers (VW starter solenoid used for poppers) and bear claw latches used on the doors. The hood was on a piano hinge to open up sideways but I got a brace and hinges and spend countless hours welding, grinding and fitting the original hinges back onto the hood to open back like stock. Tops of the fenders have a peak brought all the way to the front of the frenched head light bucket. Door corners are rounded, etc etc. List goes on. Also included are metal fender skirts. They are full length about 3 feet long and supposedly very hard to find and very old but in perfect shape.
Interior Wise: The original dash was not there so a 51 Ford Dash out of fiberglass reinforced was made with metal bracing underneath housed with basic aftermarket VDO gauges. 50 Ford bench seat up front with 67 Thunderbird wrap around rear seat. In the meantime I will be using what I think is the stock 49 heater. I pulled it apart and it's in great shape. I will replace the two wires going to the blower fan motor and a new heater core. We will be installing electric windows with vent window removed (full one piece glass already cut).
I do plan to reinstall clear glass instead of tinted all the way around. Whats in there now is just temporary and will also have original chrome trim around the windows once I find some then chop, weld, grind and polish them.
Exhaust wise I am going to run lake pipes with small baffles in them so it will still be pretty loud but the baffles will cut the high note out some. Also have flame thrower kit I put together using plugs, ignition coils, threaded bungs, etc. Also plan to repaint the car next year, I am second guessing the color now which is white with a hint of lavender that you only notice in shadows and rainy days but comes out a lot in the pictures. Everyone else seems to like it except me.
I am sure I'm forgetting a whole lot but I feel I am rambling on so will let the pictures do the talking for me now. Hope you guys enjoy!
Ingenuity, and I love it. No bolt on parts for these cars...