Vehicle Description
The all-new 1949 Ford probably saved the company, and today they
make for unusual yet handsome hot rods. This 1950 Ford 2-door
sedan, for example, emphasizes all the clean lines that made the
"shoebox" Fords famous but packs 454 cubic inches of thunder under
the smooth hood. This is a cool custom that does just about
everything well.
The bright teal paint is certainly attention-grabbing, but the good
news is that it stands up to scrutiny rather well. It was finished
a few years ago and has been used as intended, so it's not a
trailer queen and it's not perfect, but I bet you can't remember
the last time you saw one of these at the local cruise night. It's
got a lot of custom touches, ranging from the nosed and decked
hood, shaved door handles, and blue dot taillights, so there's a
bit of 1950s custom to the build. It also has a bit of artistic
pinstriping, which goes with the period-perfect look. The "bullet
nose" front end has been beautifully polished and the neat
color-matched side mirrors fit well and blend in almost seamlessly
with the overall look. Chrome pieces like the bumpers, headlight
rings, and trunk hinges are in very good condition and it appears
that most of the weather-stripping is new, so it seals up well.
The interior has been thoroughly updated, featuring tan bucket
seats with a custom center console. The seats appear to be from a
late-model but the vertical pleats are straight out of the 1950s,
so they look right. A tilt column is fitted with a wood-rimmed
steering wheel and you'll note that the shifter handle, turn signal
knob, and even the dashboard inserts are all made from
similar-looking timber. The original round speedometer is in the
center of the dash, joined by a set of auxiliary gauges discreetly
tucked underneath on the driver's side. An under-dash R134a A/C
system is a practical way to add comfort without spoiling the looks
of the cool Ford dashboard, which also retains its original clock
in the center. Right underneath, you'll find a recent AM/FM/CD
stereo head unit and power windows have been installed in the
doors. A full-sized back seat makes this a practical kind of hot
rod and the massive trunk has been custom upholstered with hidden
storage and a custom actuator to power the lid up and down.
That giant 454 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 is a tight fit in the Ford's
engine bay, but they made it work and it's a blast to drive.
There's power at just about any speed thanks to an Edelbrock intake
manifold and 4-barrel carburetor, and the finned valve covers and
color-matched details help with the custom feel. It's quite tidy
and well-engineered, and much of the wiring and plumbing has been
hidden out of sight to help with that clean look. A big Walker
radiator with an electric pusher fan helps keep the big block from
getting too warm and stock exhaust manifolds were used to tuck
everything in tight to the block. The transmission is a 700R4
4-speed automatic overdrive which feeds a GM 10-bolt rear end
hanging on leaf springs and tube shocks. The front suspension
appears to be largely stock, although disc brakes have been added
up front for safety. Twin pipes with mellow-sounding mufflers give
it a hot rod soundtrack that doesn't get annoying on long hauls and
the chrome wheels and 235/50/18 radials are brand new.
A cool and slightly unusual rod that's packing big power, plenty of
comfort and convenience features, and that icy cool '50s look. Call
today!
