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The Hot Rod is a 1951 Ford and I have owned the car since I was 13. It is a 50's custom that used parts from all sorts of cars like they did back in the day and other than the drive line all parts used in this build were not newer than 1957. When I get a chance this winter I am going to chop the top on it and repaint it. But I built this car from the ground up 4 or 5 times.
And yes I drive it in the rain, snow, ice what ever is on the road at the time I get in it. This has been my daily driver for as long as I can remember.
Billy
And yes I drive it in the rain, snow, ice what ever is on the road at the time I get in it. This has been my daily driver for as long as I can remember.
Billy
#6732
Ok you guys that quilt with your 15-88, 15-90, 15-91's do you use a 1/4 inch foot or do you just use mole skin, painter's tape or something similiar to make a 1/4 mark so your piecing is accurate? I am pretty sure there were no 1/4 feet originally for these machines, at least not for the 15-88, which I have?
Nancy
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#6733
Originally Posted by Lostn51
The Hot Rod is a 1951 Ford and I have owned the car since I was 13. It is a 50's custom that used parts from all sorts of cars like they did back in the day and other than the drive line all parts used in this build were not newer than 1957. When I get a chance this winter I am going to chop the top on it and repaint it. But I built this car from the ground up 4 or 5 times.
And yes I drive it in the rain, snow, ice what ever is on the road at the time I get in it. This has been my daily driver for as long as I can remember.
Billy
And yes I drive it in the rain, snow, ice what ever is on the road at the time I get in it. This has been my daily driver for as long as I can remember.
Billy
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#6734
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Ok you guys that quilt with your 15-88, 15-90, 15-91's do you use a 1/4 inch foot or do you just use mole skin, painter's tape or something similiar to make a 1/4 mark so your piecing is accurate? I am pretty sure there were no 1/4 feet originally for these machines, at least not for the 15-88, which I have?
Nancy
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#6735
Originally Posted by Lostn51
The Hot Rod is a 1951 Ford and I have owned the car since I was 13. It is a 50's custom that used parts from all sorts of cars like they did back in the day and other than the drive line all parts used in this build were not newer than 1957. When I get a chance this winter I am going to chop the top on it and repaint it. But I built this car from the ground up 4 or 5 times.
And yes I drive it in the rain, snow, ice what ever is on the road at the time I get in it. This has been my daily driver for as long as I can remember.
Billy
And yes I drive it in the rain, snow, ice what ever is on the road at the time I get in it. This has been my daily driver for as long as I can remember.
Billy
#6736
Originally Posted by Lostn51
The Hot Rod is a 1951 Ford and I have owned the car since I was 13. It is a 50's custom that used parts from all sorts of cars like they did back in the day and other than the drive line all parts used in this build were not newer than 1957. When I get a chance this winter I am going to chop the top on it and repaint it. But I built this car from the ground up 4 or 5 times.
And yes I drive it in the rain, snow, ice what ever is on the road at the time I get in it. This has been my daily driver for as long as I can remember.
Billy
And yes I drive it in the rain, snow, ice what ever is on the road at the time I get in it. This has been my daily driver for as long as I can remember.
Billy
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The whitewalls really bring out the beauty of this automobile's color ! Thanks for posting it.
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
My 14 year old son is fascinated with your story. He said you must have lots of money and time to do that 4-5 times. He loves your car too. And he likes what you did with the old Singer, loves the decals.
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Originally Posted by Lacelady
Sorry Billy, I take it all back - you just must like cleaning it a lot then. I wouldn't want to risk it getting damaged, chipped, or plain dirty, cos it looks so good.
Billy
#6740
I usually paint it every 4 or 5 years and change colors when I do most of the time. I am going back a two-tone this time with the trim dividing the colors.
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My Grandpa had one that was yellow/white. Us kids used to get a kick out of the raido. It wouldn't come on until the car was warmed up. He let me drive it when I was 16. I had to sit on two pillows to see to drive. Loved that car.
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My Grandpa had one that was yellow/white. Us kids used to get a kick out of the raido. It wouldn't come on until the car was warmed up. He let me drive it when I was 16. I had to sit on two pillows to see to drive. Loved that car.
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