1949 ford

[53gmc]

A friend gave me this 49 ford kit a little while ago and now it's up to be built

[53gmc]

Gonna build it as a mild custom so first up is figuring out the power plant. Currently leaning towards the caddy motor,  but I do love flathead so it's up in the air for now

[Zippi]

That Shoebox Ford will be a nice build with either engine Seth. 

[slusher]

I have always loved the 49 Ford! Looking forward to the build!

[53gmc]

Mocking up stuff now, think I'm gonna run this front end. Now trying to decide if I want to shave the trim and handles

[slusher]

Nice mock up!

[espo]

Great kit and endless possibilities for build style. 

[David G.]

This looks like a fun build, lots of options.

David G.

[53gmc]

Got the cadillac motor built. Body's almost ready for primer. Shaved the handles and trim, drenched headlights and tail lights

[Mattblack]

Nice work! I've got this kit in my stash and am thinking along similar lines.

Mind you, at my building pace it will be a while yet...

[Sledsel]

I had to check this one out as I am working on a mild custom '49 Ford also. So far we are eerily alike.

I'll let you in on a trick, these kits use the metal axles and when using the lowest setting for the front the cross member and lower control arms are almost touching the table. I sanded the frame cross member on mine and raised the lower suspension up. I had to shorten the mounting pegs also.

I provided a pic of where to sand.

[slusher]

Nice looking Cadillac engine!

[David G.]

The engine looks great, excellent choice!

I like the classic custom work you're starting on the body. It should look cool when it's finished.

David G.

[53gmc]

9 hours ago, Sledsel said:

I had to check this one out as I am working on a mild custom '49 Ford also. So far we are eerily alike.

I'll let you in on a trick, these kits use the metal axles and when using the lowest setting for the front the cross member and lower control arms are almost touching the table. I sanded the frame cross member on mine and raised the lower suspension up. I had to shorten the mounting pegs also.

I provided a pic of where to sand.

Thank you for the advice!

 

[carnut]

Really nice work, I’m always chopping mine. Keep it going.

[53gmc]

Body work is done and the first color is down. Also got the chassis painted and the wheels and tires assembled 

[53gmc]

Finished up the interior. Added magazines and car club plate to the rear shelf. The front seats are the optional buckets from the 34 ford pickup kit.

[slusher]

Looks really Great and awesome progress!

Edited November 18, 2024 by slusher

[Zippi]

Pretty nice looking Shoebox Ford Seith.  Nice looking color choice.

[David G.]

Nice looking interior.

David G.

[53gmc]

I had issues with my paint job and the body was damaged beyond use when I tried to strip it down. Long story short I ordered another kit. I already had a spare body that I had radius cut the quarters, so that body will become a drag car

[Kenmojr]

Sorry to hear about your paint issue. Looking forward when you get the replacement kit.

[53gmc]

1 hour ago, Kenmojr said:

Sorry to hear about your paint issue. Looking forward when you get the replacement kit.

Thank you. It happens from time to time, now I've got an excuse to build two of them haha

[slusher]

I also hate too hear about your paint trouble, your Ford was look so good..

[bobss396]

Considering this kit originated around 1963, they still build up very well.