Vehicle Description
This 1949 Ford is a great example of an old-school custom and it
has quite a history. Built by noted customizer Joe Bailon, it made
its debut in 1954 at the legendary Oakland Roadster Show in
California. This was a time when customs with radical body mods
were all the rage. This one is chopped, channeled, and sectioned
with frenched headlights from a Merc and tailights from a '54
Pontiac. It laid dormant for many years before being resurrected by
Jeff Nickell's Customs. Jeff lovingly restored the car -- called
the "Shampoo Truck" due to its use as a promotional vehicle for
hair-care products -- and it pays homage to a great period in
automotive history. The PPG red and black paint is highlighted by
period-correct hand pinstriping. The custom two-tone bench seat
interior features more striping on the dash. A '57 Caddy V8
provides smooth torquey power just as it did back in the day. And
extensive body and chassis reinforcements assure that this time
capsule piece can be driven and enjoyed.
*DISCLAIMER: MAXmotive specializes in collectible classic and
custom vehicles. We have more than 200 vehicles in our collection
and have sold dozens nationwide and even overseas. We recommend
that all buyers who are unable to view a vehicle in person have a
pre-purchase inspection done prior to purchase. Inspections can be
performed by an independent party selected by the buyer. Due to the
age and uniqueness of these special vehicles, it is difficult to
cover all aspects and characteristics of each vehicle's condition
within the limited space available. Thus, pre-purchase inspections
are helpful to all parties involved. The information provided for
this vehicle is presented to the best of our knowledge, and is
deemed reliable. But MAXmotive does not warrant or guarantee this
information as a basis for purchase. It is the responsibility of
the buyer to make a thorough inspection to determine the
suitability of the vehicle prior to purchase.
