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Other => Non Short Track => Topic started by: Dirtman on July 25, 2017, 10:26:32 AM

Title: '49 Ford Mild Custom
Post by: Dirtman on July 25, 2017, 10:26:32 AM: (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4317/35766062990_b13837e305_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wuwqss)IMG_4531 (https://flic.kr/p/Wuwqss) by Rett Rundell (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153037413@N04/), on Flickr This is a test for my use of Flickr. Thought I'd build something like I almost built as a young guy. Unfortunately, a wreck ended it. Just a little lowerng, shaving, prettied up flatty frenched headlights and tailights, etc.
Title: Re: '49 Ford Mild Custom
Post by: sentsat71 on July 25, 2017, 02:17:02 PM: Lookin' good!
Title: Re: '49 Ford Mild Custom
Post by: Gary Davis on July 25, 2017, 03:55:27 PM: That's looking good Dirtman. The mods that some of the folks did on their street cars back then...was very cool. It didn't take much to make your car look killer for the Fri night street drag....down Pine st...from stop light to stop light.

Looking forward to see more of this cool Ford...
Title: Re: '49 Ford Mild Custom
Post by: Dirtman on July 25, 2017, 07:01:32 PM: It's coming along. Got some paint on it today, interior is almost done. Pictures tomorrow maybe...

Rett
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Post by: john2 on July 26, 2017, 09:32:50 AM: :) Pretty cool, right there, Rett, with the lowered rear end. Will be a good one, I am sure.
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Post by: James2 on July 26, 2017, 10:11:52 AM: Sweet period correct custom.
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Post by: Dr. Kerry on July 26, 2017, 10:10:32 PM: Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: '49 Ford Mild Custom
Post by: Dirtman on July 30, 2017, 10:36:26 PM: (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4321/36048774421_6deae770f0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WVvoHt)IMG_4537 (https://flic.kr/p/WVvoHt) by Rett Rundell (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153037413@N04/), on Flickr.

Well this part is done. I haven't been able to figure out how to post more than one picture per reply! Guess I'll do them one post at a time for now.
Title: Re: '49 Ford Mild Custom
Post by: Dirtman on July 30, 2017, 10:41:08 PM: (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4324/36140426006_af3bcddf76_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X4B8xd)IMG_4536 (https://flic.kr/p/X4B8xd) by Rett Rundell (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153037413@N04/), on Flickr.

Interior done. Paint is done. Gotta fit a grille, chrome some trim, and a few other details....
Title: Re: '49 Ford Mild Custom
Post by: sentsat71 on July 31, 2017, 09:51:02 AM: Looks great!
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Post by: Gary Davis on July 31, 2017, 12:47:37 PM: That's really looking good Rett. That interior sure POPS with that color combo
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Post by: Greg Birky on August 06, 2017, 01:33:57 PM: Looking KOOL, Rett!!! I'm lovin it!!!
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Post by: TarheelRick on August 06, 2017, 01:55:58 PM: Sweet looking shoebox, low and simple. You can almost hear the "burple" of those duals.
Title: Re: '49 Ford Mild Custom
Post by: Dirtman on August 06, 2017, 04:00:14 PM: Quote from: TarheelRick on August 06, 2017, 01:55:58 PM
Sweet looking shoebox, low and simple. You can almost hear the "burple" of those duals.

I had a 51 Crestliner in high school. Flatty w/od, porter steel packs. Loved the burple then, and still do. Got my Harley to pop a little coming down...I may be getting old, but I refuse to grow up!!!

Rett
Title: Re: '49 Ford Mild Custom Done 8-11-20
Post by: Dirtman on August 11, 2017, 03:07:14 PM: (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4337/35672399454_4000f7016d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WmfnxU)IMG_4564 (https://flic.kr/p/WmfnxU) by Rett Rundell (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153037413@N04/), on Flickr(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4414/36338901772_902a3d2064_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Xn9ntb)IMG_4563 (https://flic.kr/p/Xn9ntb) by Rett Rundell (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153037413@N04/), on Flickr(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4363/36507127475_923bf3c30f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XC1z7k)IMG_4560 (https://flic.kr/p/XC1z7k) by Rett Rundell (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153037413@N04/), on Flickr(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4406/36460749396_dfa44c456c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XxUSwh)IMG_4552 (https://flic.kr/p/XxUSwh) by Rett Rundell (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153037413@N04/), on Flickr

Well, it's finally done. Close to what I would have liked back in the 50's. Lets see, nosed, decked, removed door handles, shortened side chrome, dummy spots, dual exhausts (dummy lake pipes), skirts, Desoto grille, frenched headlights and tailights. Plus the flatty with dual carbs and a bunch of chrome. Might have wanted flames but didn't have any I liked....Hope it brings back a memory or two for some of you.
Title: Re: '49 Ford Mild Custom
Post by: Prostreeter69 on August 11, 2017, 03:39:00 PM: Looks good!

Jon
Title: Re: '49 Ford Mild Custom
Post by: triple97s on August 12, 2017, 02:54:46 PM: Good Looking Ford !!!
Title: Re: '49 Ford Mild Custom
Post by: Bob P. on August 14, 2017, 06:01:30 PM: This is an outstanding build Dirtman, well done.

This brings back memories of a trip to the gas station when I was a kid.

Bob
Title: Re: '49 Ford Mild Custom
Post by: Dirtman on August 14, 2017, 10:38:10 PM: Tks for the comments guys. I enjoyed this one myself...

Rett
Title: Re: '49 Ford Mild Custom
Post by: Gary Davis on August 14, 2017, 10:47:51 PM: Man Rett...this really came out great looking....and bring back some good memories it did...Thank you...