Vehicle Description
1950 Ford Custom 4 Door Sedan
Less than an hour from Morgantown, Chester Pennsylvania was home to
one of Ford's assembly plants from 1927 to 1961. The 50 acre
facility first produced Model A's and a rail line came through and
awning at the building which is still a standing structure at 500
West Front Street along the Delaware River. Among other cars that
were assembled there were 1950 Ford Customs.
For consignment, a 1950 Ford Custom 4 door sedan, born in nearby
Chester, Pennsylvania. Of the 900+ cars we have at Classic Auto
Mall, not every one is a pristine show car and this Ford offers a
solid opportunity for restoration or customization. It's a diamond
in the rough with plenty of patina but as they say, "good
bones".
Exterior
The original single stage black paint appears to be original and
exposed to elements for a time with exposed surface rust on the
horizontal surfaces in patterns customizers try to emulate for the
current patina trend. In fact, you could clear coat the rough paint
on this car and have a car that's in vogue and admired for
authentic wear. The 1950 Ford has a wonderfully round body and
everything from the hood to the roof to the rear is curvaceous and
plump and the only right angles you'll find are on the windows. A
big chrome bumper and fat grille combine decent chrome with
components that exhibit some rust. The hood ornament is pitted, and
the plastic crest is appropriately marred with crackling. 16-inch
wheels sport Ford hubcaps and the white wall overlays on some
wheels is actually peeling off from age. All glass and lenses are
in place and the A-pillars wear wind deflectors we've rarely seen.
Overall, the paint is rough but the body lacks any heavy invasive
rust that we could find and is relatively straight.
Interior
Patina finds its way inside as the door panels are stained but
mostly intact with one showing tears and heavy staining. The
turquoise bench seat covers in front have a plaid insert and both
the vinyl outer parts and the insert are torn or disintegrated and
will need to be recovered or replaced. In the rear, the bench is in
better shape, of course, but has yellowed over time. Underneath
both seat covers, the original beige might be worth investigating.
Cracked and missing paint, the steering wheel is tired but
authentically worn, the gold center cap holding on to a semblance
of splendor. A single gauge is sculpted into the metal dashboard
and a clock is found in the center over the original AM radio and
all its vintage appeal. The floor is covered with a rubberized mat
front and rear in lieu of carpet and appears solid while the cloth
headliner has discolored over time to a drab brown patina.
Drivetrain
Surface rust covers the 226ci inline 6 cylinder that is rated at 95
horsepower and is fed fuel by a 1-barrel carburetor. Three on the
tree indicates a 3-speed manual transmission that sends power to
the rear wheels and 3.73 gears. Drum brakes are fitted behind each
wheel. The inner fender wells and firewall also have patina and
surface rust to match the heads and engine components.
Undercarriage
As expected, plenty of advanced surface rust underneath including
the single exhaust which picks up a Cherrybomb muffler on its way
to the back. There's a solid coating of oil, let's call it grease
and grime, on the engine, suspension and steering components as
well as some oil sling near both U-joints. Surface rust colors the
frame rails and for suspension, we have coil springs up front and
leaf springs in the rear.
Drive-Ability
Don't judge a book by its cover they say and according to our
consignor this car runs and drives well. We did not take the chance
of starting the car after seeing the condition of the fuel in the
fuel bowl.
Some TLC will be in order before and driving is to be done.This
rounded, upright car is exemplary for the post war era and a
wonderful starting point for a project. Restore to original,
restomod it, Rat Rod it, or simply cover it with a clear coat and
call it a day and you'll have a great car, once an American family
staple.
H0CS135731
H-226ci 1bbl I6
0-1950
CS-Chester, PA Assy Plant
135731-Sequential Unit Number
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