codie27 Posted February 2, 2013 Posted February 2, 2013 Hello again people. So this will be my latest project to add to a list of many that are unfinished. I've decided to give the 49 a rebuild after it got knocked around during the move from one side of the country to the other. Anyway, the plan is to graft on the peaked headlights and taillights from a 55 Chevy as a start plus I have a few traditional mods to add also. A roof swap could be possible but Ill see how adventurous I'm feeling after the front an rear mods first. Here are a couple of pics of what I'm starting with.
codie27 Posted February 12, 2013 Author Posted February 12, 2013 Hello again guys. I've been a bit quiet with this one but I've got some progress pics to show where I'm at with it now. The 55 Chev headlights and taillights were any easy task, they flow with the 49 shape as though they were made for it!! The roof is from a 58 Chev but the rear glass will need modifying so the plan is to make it resemble the three piece rear glass from a 57 Buick. Any comments or suggestions are welcome.
BKcustoms Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Those 55 Chevy lights are perfect for this car, Great start!
Modlbldr Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Codie- That has a great look to it. I can't wait to see how the lines flow when the paint gets on it. Keep it up. Later-
Draggon Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 This is going to be interesting! I wonder if it will look like ford or a chevy when its done?
codie27 Posted February 12, 2013 Author Posted February 12, 2013 Thanks for your comments so far guys!! I'm trying to keep it looking more like a Ford than a Chev so I'm thinking Ill keep the Ford side trim rather than the 55 spears. Ill definitely be keeping the spinner in the front to keep its identity but it will be modified slightly .
slownlow Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Good ideas. " Ill definitely be keeping the spinner in the front to keep its identity but it will be modified slightly ." Planning on putting a bow tie on it?
codie27 Posted February 14, 2013 Author Posted February 14, 2013 I really like the idea of 57 Ford side trim, I think Ill go with that. Thanks for the idea!!
Albie D Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Your not kidding around about being kustom. Great, original ideas...I recognize your vision, keep it going. And keep the decked stance too!
codie27 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Posted July 15, 2013 Update time!! Finally got some work done on this one after it spent time gathering dust.
codie27 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 Thanks for the comments guys. This will be the last update here,next one will be Under Glass.
mercustom Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 I like the Buick side moulding, are you planning on making it a two tone?
Aussie Matt Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 That looks great! I have a couple of '49s and a '50 convertible......it has given me a couple of ideas (not stealing, just acouple of ideas).
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