my first shoebox

Yes its missing on the hood emblem that says "custom". I was thinking id either find the correct pjeces or find another hood.. Which ever comes first i guess..
Ill take all the criticism and observation that are thrown at me and my car..i like feedback..

I wasn't critiquing :) I'd just noticed the paint difference, and was thinking repaint.
 
Very nice car!:)

Are the twin exhausts original? How are the one routed around the gas tank? Im curious, because my french Vedette look a lot like yours, and there is hardly any room to go around the tank. I would like the twin exhausts too!

Cheers, Christian
 
Very nice car!:)

Are the twin exhausts original? How are the one routed around the gas tank? Im curious, because my french Vedette look a lot like yours, and there is hardly any room to go around the tank. I would like the twin exhausts too!

Cheers, Christian

Havent really got under the car and took a good look around yet.. Soon come though.. My brother says it has old glass packs on it...
 
I lowered my 49 Tudor last using the aerostar springs and 3in blocks just last week. Easy work.

check out these sites for more Shoebox info, enjoy the reading

www.shoebox-central.com for parts

facebook shoebox page https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/250134582087/

The Hamb shoebox builders http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...s-po-boys-shoebox-ford-builders-guide.296506/

Aaronstarnes http://www.aaronstarnes.com/blog

Thanks for the info..ill check them out..
 
Ive been to the turlock show about ten years ago..love that event..found some good stuff there..unfortunatly i go to the king of the hammers offroad race that week..
But i occationly hit up the pomona swap atleast once a year..
 
Shoeboxes' are my favorite cars. Every family had one (3 years)--they are entrenched in Ford history. They are one of the most often customized Fords, also...and they clean up nice too.
You might go over to shoeboxford.com and introduce yourself...slim

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Shoeboxes' are my favorite cars. Every family had one (3 years)--they are entrenched in Ford history. They are one of the most often customized Fords, also...and they clean up nice too.
You might go over to shoeboxford.com and introduce yourself...slim

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Nice vert slim... I like that chrome molding with the white in the cove...
 
Nice shoebox that found a good home with an owner that appreciates their classic style and dependability..
Restored mine 20 years ago and like it as much now,as then.
Good luck
 
Yes I will drive the heck outta it...

Just got my first part for it.. A nos hood emblem from eBay.. Still in the box too.. I love that ****.. Lol.. Now I need the chrome strip that goes on the hood as well..anyone got a nos one?
I also found a pinstripper up in redding,ca who seems to have been doing it a long time, any suggestions for that as well, I want a good reputable pinstripper for the job...
 
Yes I will drive the heck outta it...

Just got my first part for it.. A nos hood emblem from eBay.. Still in the box too.. I love that ****.. Lol.. Now I need the chrome strip that goes on the hood as well..anyone got a nos one?
I also found a pinstripper up in redding,ca who seems to have been doing it a long time, any suggestions for that as well, I want a good reputable pinstripper for the job...

Good for you! I like finding parts for mine too. When you say "Hood Emblem", do you mean the red, white and blue plastic with chrome bezel?
 
Great looking car! Same color as mine. I used the Aerostar coils to drop mine 2.5" in the front. You will be real happy with it I'm sure. Drive it and enjoy it! Merry Christmas!
 
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