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ricekiller2003 -> Need Advice (Picture Intensive) (4/20/2004 12:27:28 AM)
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First off, I'd like like to introduce myself. I'm Alex, 22 and in college in Daytona taking aerospace engineering...
My grandfather passed away and left me something in his will...
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It's a 1949 Ford Custom 100. It has 70,000 miles on it. It was manufactured before seatbelts, turn signals, modern starters, power steering, etc. The metal visor is placed above the front windshield because tint was not invented yet. In fact, the wipers are driven by the engine. The faster you go, the faster the wipers go! All sorts of neat stuff! It takes some getting used to to drive. It does not start like a conventional car (i.e. choke). Shifting requires getting a feel for the engine, because you can easily grind gears if you don't shift it just right...I think it has something to do with not having synchros???
But anyway, it has a V8 engine which runs beautifully. But after some time it did overheat. We pulled a radiator hose and found a 2 INCH CRACK in it! Problem solved. Now it runs great. My dad said "It runs better than my car". The interior is pretty much flawless because seat covers were put on over the leather in the late 1950's (which are still there)!
By close inspection, you can see some cosmetic blemishes with it. As you can see, the front grille has a small section where the chrome has peeled off. Also from the right side view, you can see that some of the trim is missing. The exterior paint is a little faded, because it's never been washed...in 20 years! All engine stuff (like oil, tranny fluid) has been maintained meticulously, but the exterior was never a primary concern to my grandpa.
I feel guilty for doing this, but what would you say to getting the car repainted and having the chrome redone? I'd get it the original colors and everything to restore it to new condition. How much would I be looking at for a credible place to paint and chrome it???
I'm a Ford fan all the way. My Florida car (the Custom 100 is in Ohio) is a Mustang. I love it to death. I put a really loud exhaust setup in it, and replaced the gears with Ford Racing 4.10's. It pushes pretty hard and sounds good doing it. Insurance takes advantage of me though [:(]
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The "Non-functional" hoodscoop...I won't hold it against the car though...
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How else can you best support the US and have fun doing it?
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