Restoration guidelines for 1950 Ford convertible

[wjfraser]

I need assistance. Before I start my high point restoration on my 1950 Convertible, can anyone help with locating reference material? I am looking for a comprehensive manual or some sort, with lots lots of pics and spec for an original factory restoration of my vehicle.

I have a similar book for my Model A restoration, from the Model A club of America and wonder if anyone offers a comparable publication for the 1950 Ford.

Search on the net hasn't revealed anything. Can anyone assist?

Surely there must be some written material (guidelines), if not, how does your average person, preparing for a stock restoration, end up with a quality restoration?

Thanks guys and gals for any assistance.

Bill
Vancouver, BC, Canada

 

[Mike51Merc]

I'd start with a green bible.

 

[fordy_nine]

There is a restoration manual for the shoebox Fords available from the Early Ford V-8 club. Lots of info for about $30. Bob L

 

[Bob C]

I'd start with a green bible.

That only covers to 1948.

Bob

 

[mhsprecher]

Good luck on your restoration. One of my top 15 or 20 favorite Ford years! ;-)

 

[Charlie Stephens]

There is a restoration manual for the shoebox Fords available from the Early Ford V-8 club. Lots of info for about $30. Bob L

I second Bob's suggestion. Go to: https://www.earlyfordv8.org/Shop.cfm?id=22&pid=2
This book is the only thing I can think of (I am really into the earlier cars) and/when if you show the car it will probably be at an EFV8 meet.

Charlie Stephens

 

[Newc]

Hi; A club member just had his '50 covert judged... He lost points for the wrong headlights! You will need Drake's no -bumps smooth seal beams. Newc

 

[Mike51Merc]

That only covers to 1948.

Bob

I mean the "other" green bible, '49-51 Shop manual. It may not be a restoration guide, but at least it shows how most of the stuff is put together.

 

[toby]

Early Ford V8 Club of America has a restoration guidelines book devoted to the 49-51 Ford. It is available at their website. The book;
1949 - 1950 - 1951 Ford Book, softbound

Product Number:
2003

Description:
The revised 1949 - 1950 - 1951 Ford Book is a 128-page guideline, filled with restoration guidelines for the '49-'51 enthusiast. (Plus S&H)

Price:
$22.95

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[AKCJ]

The good news is that there's lots of info and support (parts) for these cars.
Here's a builders guide: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...s-po-boys-shoebox-ford-builders-guide.296506/


Also, there's a shoebox hambers forum: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/social-forums/shoe-box-hambers.112/


And, whatever you do go to shoebox central and look around the web site. Chris is the man for these cars. http://shoebox-central.com/