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01-03-2021, 09:01 PM
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Did I finally find a GEM?
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 |
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01-03-2021, 09:29 PM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
Nice looker!
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01-03-2021, 09:30 PM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
I love to see a laser-straight shoebox!
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01-03-2021, 09:42 PM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
Great find, 1949 Ford Business Coupe - Congratulations. |
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01-03-2021, 10:14 PM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
A shoebox coupe! Great find.
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01-03-2021, 10:35 PM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
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 Now, below is a real Shoebox  Click on picture to Enlarge.
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01-03-2021, 10:38 PM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
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Not a "Shoebox", but rather, a shoe....
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01-03-2021, 11:13 PM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
Nice coupe! My 51 has original interior and everything you mentioned about yours looks original to me
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01-03-2021, 11:29 PM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
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.
Last edited by tubman; 01-04-2021 at 11:29 AM. Reason: "look" has only one "l". |
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01-04-2021, 02:58 AM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
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
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01-04-2021, 07:45 AM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
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.
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01-04-2021, 08:25 AM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
I think the mats are original type. Need to bp close to see if they look 70 years old or not.
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01-04-2021, 09:21 AM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
SWEET..my 1st car was a 49 conv. new and mats as I remember looked like yours. Enjoy.
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01-04-2021, 10:20 AM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
She's real fine, that 49. I'd be happy if it were mine. Good luck with it......
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01-04-2021, 11:02 AM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
It's a lovely car. I think you did find a gem.
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01-04-2021, 11:30 AM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
Take care of that trunk mat. As I understand it, they are not reproduced.
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01-04-2021, 11:53 AM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
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? |
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01-04-2021, 11:54 AM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
Beautiful car! How hard and brittle is the mat? That is one test, genuine or not time takes it's toll.
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01-04-2021, 01:03 PM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
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
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01-04-2021, 04:50 PM
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Re: Did I finally find a GEM?
Dream car; Take care of the one yr door latches- common problem. Newc
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