New Ride

phat rat · August 01, 2013, 10:40:05 PM

I picked this up today. 52 Victoria ht, 350/350, Nova sub and rear. I think I might drive it a bit then flip it. Yes I know the wheels need to be changed along with a few other things. But it runs down the road great. Guy who built it 20 years ago had it off the frame so the body is really solid.

Rrumbler · August 02, 2013, 01:00:27 AM

Su-weet! From here (2,000 miles away) it looks like it might have good bones.

phat46 · August 02, 2013, 06:04:21 PM

Neat car, it reminds me of the one the neighborhood tough guy/greaser used to chase us around in!

slocrow · August 03, 2013, 09:40:28 AM

Jack, If memory strikes me correct, you might have some experience with those years Fords.
I think you should keep it for a while or at least till you can get a big block in her.

What rear end is in there now, make not number?
Frank

UGLY OLDS · August 03, 2013, 09:51:43 AM

Looks Good Jack ... My first car was a '52 Ford coupe .. ( Short roof ...HUGE trunk) .. Learned a lot with that car ... Mostly how to build & change transmissions ...

Too bad your grille & parking lights were painted ..
The dash is kinda neat ..The guy put some work into that ....
Maybe change the wheels & spiffy it up ... Flip it at the Zoo :?: :?:

Bob......

39deluxe · August 03, 2013, 10:04:24 AM

Neat car. I like those old Ford hardtops. It needs the chrome restored on the front though. What's your idea for wheels?

Tom

phat rat · August 03, 2013, 07:22:19 PM

I agree with the chrome on the front. This is the seventh 52-54 I've had. Well actually 6 as I owned this before, back in 93, I bought it for some parts and resold it to the guy who did it. They included a 52 2dr, this Ht, two 53 2drs and two 54 Ht. I was at a swap today and bought a set of chrome reverse rims for it. I feel they are much more in keeping with the car other than a set of spinners or spiders. I hope they work, but I have to check out the backspacing. Then the white letters will also be turned in. Wide whites would be cool but I'm not ready to invest in them at this time.

Crosley.In.AZ · August 03, 2013, 08:32:54 PM

kewl, little work here n there. wheels n tires make a big difference

phat46 · August 03, 2013, 09:16:11 PM

Chrome reverse is exactly what I was thinking, in fact that's what Joe LeFay had on his when he chased us around the neighborhood!

butch27 · August 03, 2013, 10:38:07 PM

A Vicky--Nice!

chimp koose · August 03, 2013, 10:38:40 PM

x2 on chrome reverse. Nice car!

slocrow · August 04, 2013, 08:55:43 AM

Quote from: "phat rat"Wide whites would be cool but I'm not ready to invest in them at this time.

Are those chromed reverse planned with baby moons? Re them WW, least we forget Port-a-walls

phat rat · August 04, 2013, 10:29:14 AM

Frank, yes baby moons will happen if the wheels I bought yesterday work out. Port-a-walls are a no no. Remember how those would start flapping?

slocrow · August 04, 2013, 11:36:53 AM

Quote from: "phat rat"Frank, yes baby moons will happen if the wheels I bought yesterday work out. Port-a-walls are a no no. Remember how those would start flapping?

Yeah I remember, that was my attempt at humor for period correct. I espically liked to see them at right angles to the curb when the driver would park extra tight to the curb. Hey, maybe curb feelers too! (more kidding humor)

phat rat · August 04, 2013, 12:20:27 PM

Well I guess I wasn't "with it" as a kid. I detested port-a-walls and never had curb feelers. I associated those with "* wagons". You know the cars with all the goodies J.C. Whitney had in their catalog