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08-31-2019, 10:04 AM | #1 |
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1952 Ford Customline 4dr Project
Just dragged this one home. Years ago I had a few grille parts chromed but haven't reinstalled. So I do have all parts. Bumpers are an issue. Are better ones available? Not sure I can find a quality chrome shop locally (Austin/San Antonio, Texas).
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08-31-2019, 10:29 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1952 Ford Customline 4dr Project
Welcome to the Barn and good luck with your project. Looks like fun.
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08-31-2019, 10:40 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1952 Ford Customline 4dr Project
Welcome as well. Looks to be a solid project. I suggest resisting discarding the sun visor as some will, I am sure, suggest. I have one on my '51 that I wouldn't be without driving west in the afternoon to go to town to pickup the mail. If it helps in Minnesota, I can only guess how one works in Texas. After a while, you get used to the look, and when I see a similar car without one it looks like someone wearing a baseball cap without a bill. Also, the front bumper (at least) looks like a straight, replatable core. I'd hang on to it until I found something better.
Does it have a drivetrain in it? Does it run and drive? Those two factors will give you a "leg up" on the car. Good luck with your project. |
08-31-2019, 11:55 AM | #4 |
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Re: 1952 Ford Customline 4dr Project
Looks to be a nice straight car....
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08-31-2019, 04:30 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1952 Ford Customline 4dr Project
Got your work cut out for you, bumpers show up from time to time on this forum, eBay, Craigslist etc. I'd paint them black until you can find a better set.
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09-02-2019, 09:29 AM | #6 |
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09-02-2019, 09:52 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1952 Ford Customline 4dr Project
Its true not much interest in 52 sedans like my 52 Merc. But I'd never sell mine and love the external sun visor. Chrome was very thin on 52 models due to shortages of whatever types metal used in plating that year. My bumpers cleaned up good enough for my low standards by using steel wool and diesel fuel (plus a lot of my time and effort.)
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09-02-2019, 11:04 PM | #8 |
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My first car was a '52 Ford Mainline 2Dr Sedan. I was 16 at the time. That car was the most forgiving car I ever owned. I abused it as only a 16 year old could do. Several years back I searched for an exact replacement to no avail - not many '52's around these days. I've been told that the Korean War was responsible for low quality and production numbers....
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09-02-2019, 11:16 PM | #9 |
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Re: 1952 Ford Customline 4dr Project
"Doug" whats your experience with cars. Chrome is the last thing I'd think of from the picture.
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09-03-2019, 12:25 AM | #10 |
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Re: 1952 Ford Customline 4dr Project
1952 Ford Customline 4-door Sedan. This is how they looked when they were new. |
09-03-2019, 01:36 AM | #11 | |
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09-03-2019, 01:48 AM | #12 |
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Re: 1952 Ford Customline 4dr Project
sbf...
if you are cool make it all electric or put a big block in it if you want to mod it. 70s 460 out of a old ford camper. . |
09-03-2019, 08:24 AM | #13 |
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Re: 1952 Ford Customline 4dr Project
John's Salvage on Foxtrotter rd off of Hwy 123 just below Seguine has lots of old ford parts in the yard. 830-303-9300. Tammy answers the phone and is a great lady to deal with. i have been getting ford parts there for 20 years.. great people..... you should get involved with the New Branfuls Early ford V8 club as there are several people there with 52 & 53 fords and could lend support. PM me if you need a contact phone number.... Don from San Antonio. just tell Tammy "Donut Don" told you to call........ and if you are thinking of a later drive train i have a 53 Victoria with a 350 Chevy, 5 speed, AC, PS and an 8" differental. i can offer you some suggestions.. Don
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09-05-2019, 09:36 AM | #14 |
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Re: 1952 Ford Customline 4dr Project
Tinker - Just completed a rebuild of a Jeep CJ7 but didn't have any chrome. Media blasted and painted everything. Fiberglass replacement tub. Engine, trans and xfer were good but replaced the clutch. Now ready for my next project so learning about old Fords.
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09-05-2019, 09:46 AM | #15 |
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JeffB2 - I'm in Jalopy Journal as DougE but haven't introduced myself. Only made one comment about a gas tank drain plug. Still trying to learn my way around that forum. Engine mounts seem to be out there but matching up to the original transmission seems problematic.
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09-05-2019, 09:53 AM | #16 |
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donald1950 - I've seen the New Braunfels Car Club over at Golden Corral a couple of times but don't know if they're the same as the Early Ford V8 Club. PM me contact info please.
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09-05-2019, 10:01 AM | #17 |
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Doug, the San Antonio regional group of Early Ford V8 is having a meeting Sunday and i will PM you with info..... the Car Club and Early ford V8 are different groups but are intertwined with members in both groups......
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09-06-2019, 07:19 AM | #18 |
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Doug, i just sent you a private message with a contact # for the New Branfuls Early Ford V8 club there in your area.... Don
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