The Ford Barn

corvette8n · 11-29-2014, 11:40 AM

A couple of cars found on Craigslist not sure what the customizers were thinking or smoking.
1951 Ford Victoria and a 40's Pontiac, goes along with what you should never do to a car.

cmbrucew · 11-29-2014, 11:49 AM

I would pay $100.00 for the Victoria, if it runs.
Bruce

Willit Stop · 11-29-2014, 12:10 PM

Must be from the Ray Charles collection.

waterboychuck · 11-29-2014, 12:11 PM

Not my cup of tea but I can admire the craftsmanship.

petes 50 merc · 11-29-2014, 12:56 PM

that vicky would look good in my garage next to my merc

V8COOPMAN · 11-29-2014, 01:26 PM

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Actually, the Vic is pretty clean as far as earlier "era" customs go. '58-'60 Corvette grill teeth.

Now, that poor ol' Pontiac......total Schmuckmobile! DD

1931 flamingo · 11-29-2014, 04:03 PM

It's called "customizing".......................
Paul in CT

oldskool · 11-29-2014, 04:15 PM

my friend owned that 51 Vicky ,the car was sectioned with lead no bondo and has a sbc

Blu Dice · 11-29-2014, 04:45 PM

Vic looks like its wearing those new chrome wheel cover caps that Moon Eyes are selling.

funrunr · 11-29-2014, 05:43 PM

I can appreciate the 51 as that is acceptable and looks good still.. The poor Pontiac took a lot of work to make it look worse. To each their own and if the owner really liked it, it would not be for sale.

tubman · 11-29-2014, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funrunr

I can appreciate the 51 as that is acceptable and looks good still.. The poor Pontiac took a lot of work to make it look worse. To each their own and if the owner really liked it, it would not be for sale.

I totally agree with you.

Mike B · 11-29-2014, 08:39 PM

If the Pontiac would have used a a rounded dual head light, or just a raised and rounded one (along with the top of the fender to match), it would have fit the car much better...

I don't mind Customs at all, but just like them to continue, or expand on the original body lines, not make U-turns.

tdlmomowers · 11-29-2014, 08:40 PM

That is one F#%&ed up 51. Just an ugly car and an inferior engine to boot.

Jack E/NJ · 11-29-2014, 10:05 PM

Of the two, the Pontiac's frontend would probably be easiest to *almost* restore to it's original condition.

Jack E/NJ

Marv · 11-30-2014, 04:14 AM

Looking at the Ford Jaguar comes to mind.

House of Fab · 11-30-2014, 08:49 AM

As the saying goes, Just because you can, doesn't mean you should....

11-29-2014, 11:49 AM	#2
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,064	Re: What were they thinking I would pay $100.00 for the Victoria, if it runs. Bruce __________________ Works good Lasts long time

11-29-2014, 12:10 PM	#3
Willit Stop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Eureka Calif. Posts: 969	Re: What were they thinking Must be from the Ray Charles collection.

11-29-2014, 12:11 PM	#4
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: What were they thinking Not my cup of tea but I can admire the craftsmanship. __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.

11-29-2014, 12:56 PM	#5
petes 50 merc Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 44	Re: What were they thinking that vicky would look good in my garage next to my merc

11-29-2014, 01:26 PM	#6
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,113	Re: What were they thinking Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Actually, the Vic is pretty clean as far as earlier "era" customs go. '58-'60 Corvette grill teeth. Now, that poor ol' Pontiac......total Schmuckmobile! DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

11-29-2014, 04:03 PM	#7
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: What were they thinking It's called "customizing"....................... Paul in CT

11-29-2014, 04:15 PM	#8
oldskool Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: shirley ny Posts: 992	Re: What were they thinking my friend owned that 51 Vicky ,the car was sectioned with lead no bondo and has a sbc

11-29-2014, 04:45 PM	#9
Blu Dice Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plainfield, IN Posts: 360	Re: What were they thinking Vic looks like its wearing those new chrome wheel cover caps that Moon Eyes are selling.

11-29-2014, 05:43 PM	#10
funrunr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Belleville,MI Posts: 1,427	Re: What were they thinking I can appreciate the 51 as that is acceptable and looks good still.. The poor Pontiac took a lot of work to make it look worse. To each their own and if the owner really liked it, it would not be for sale. __________________ Thank God this is only a hobby!

11-29-2014, 08:39 PM	#12
Mike B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 1,323	Re: What were they thinking If the Pontiac would have used a a rounded dual head light, or just a raised and rounded one (along with the top of the fender to match), it would have fit the car much better... I don't mind Customs at all, but just like them to continue, or expand on the original body lines, not make U-turns.

11-29-2014, 08:40 PM	#13
tdlmomowers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 409	Re: What were they thinking That is one F#%&ed up 51. Just an ugly car and an inferior engine to boot.

11-29-2014, 10:05 PM	#14
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: What were they thinking Of the two, the Pontiac's frontend would probably be easiest to almost restore to it's original condition. Jack E/NJ

11-30-2014, 04:14 AM	#15
Marv Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 875	Re: What were they thinking Looking at the Ford Jaguar comes to mind.

11-30-2014, 08:49 AM	#16
House of Fab Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 119	Re: What were they thinking As the saying goes, Just because you can, doesn't mean you should....