Did I finally find a GEM?

[Dick]

Hi guys,
I picked up a '49 coupe recently and was told I was the third owner. So a few questions from those of you that know please,
Are these floor mats and the trunk mat original?
the floor under the mat is clean and black as is under the trunk mat...is that original. The door panel seems original? The underbody is red oxide color every where...is that original? I can't find any indication of metal repair or repainting underneath. The engine runs like a swiss watch. Instant starts, quiet, smooth &
25lbs oil pressure idling warmed up, 50lbs going down the road. (had to have been rebuilt at some point.
Your input is appreciated!
Thanks
Dick

 

[Ford Freak]

Nice looker!

 

[40cpe]

I love to see a laser-straight shoebox!

 

[mercman from oz]

Great find, 1949 Ford Business Coupe - Congratulations.

 

[JayChicago]

A shoebox coupe! Great find.

 

[Lanny]

Your black '49 does look like a real Gem.

Now, below is a real Shoebox

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[petehoovie]

Your black '49 does look like a real Gem.

Now, below is a real Shoebox

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Not a "Shoebox", but rather, a shoe....

 

[Emmit51]

Nice coupe! My 51 has original interior and everything you mentioned about yours looks original to me

 

[tubman]

I have a fairly original 51 coupe as well, and your pictures look very good. If I had to say anything without actually inspecting it in person, I'd say it looks almost too good.

 

[flatford8]

Great looking car!!.... Congrats!!!...I have a 50 Fordor and a 51 Tudor....I’ve always thought a 49 Coupe would make the barn complete..... Mark

 

[38coop]

I have a 49 Club Coupe. Everything looks the same as mine except mine did not have the floor or trunk mats. I noticed your stop light switch was not hooked up. are you using another type of switch ? Have fun with it.

 

[Frank Miller]

I think the mats are original type. Need to bp close to see if they look 70 years old or not.

 

[Bob/Pa]

SWEET..my 1st car was a 49 conv. new and mats as I remember looked like yours. Enjoy.

 

[mfirth]

She's real fine, that 49. I'd be happy if it were mine. Good luck with it......

 

[Mart]

It's a lovely car. I think you did find a gem.
Mart.

 

[tubman]

Take care of that trunk mat. As I understand it, they are not reproduced.

 

[Russ/40]

The only thing I see that's repo is the inside floor mat. The original was closer to a dark brown in color, with strips like the one in the trunk.
Beautiful car. Hard to find good early '49s. What's the build date?

 

[Flathead]

Beautiful car! How hard and brittle is the mat? That is one test, genuine or not time takes it's toll.

 

[Graeme / New Zealand]

who cares!..... a bloody nice looking car regardless. I'd give my left "tenticle" for it! You lucky dog. I'd love to see some more pics.

GB

 

[Newc]

Dream car; Take care of the one yr door latches- common problem. Newc