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50 Ford Jan 4, 2015 17:15:57 GMT -5

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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2015 17:15:57 GMT -5

I decided to finish this old Ford I had in a box. I did the body work some years ago but then used the chassis I had built for it to finish another shoebox I was working on. I'm just sorting out the chassis now, lowering it and adapting the Revell 49 Merc wheels and tires I'm using on it.

Trying to decide on using the Carson top?

Or the hard top. What ya'll think?

ChrisV TRaKMinion The Historian of Librarians Posts: 5,492	50 Ford Jan 4, 2015 17:32:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisV on Jan 4, 2015 17:32:51 GMT -5 I vote for the hardtop!
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Johnny Greaser Posts: 1,577	50 Ford Jan 4, 2015 17:32:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Johnny on Jan 4, 2015 17:32:56 GMT -5 Looks like a great start Ron! This reminds me that I've got a similar started kit, slighty sectioned. Regarding the roofs, I'd opt for the hardtop!
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Mr409 Greaser Posts: 2,004	50 Ford Jan 4, 2015 17:48:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mr409 on Jan 4, 2015 17:48:30 GMT -5 Looks very good! I'd go with the hardtop as well, but that carson top doesn't look bad either. I bet whichever way you decide to go, it will look excellent...Even if I'm not a fan of fender skirts on any car.
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russb Greaser Posts: 1,100	50 Ford Jan 4, 2015 20:35:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by russb on Jan 4, 2015 20:35:24 GMT -5 Nice! that hardtop really looks good with the custom front end.
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mredjr Thug Posts: 397	50 Ford Jan 4, 2015 20:44:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mredjr on Jan 4, 2015 20:44:58 GMT -5 Ron good job I like it better with the HT. Elvin
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lo51merc Greaser Posts: 3,366	50 Ford Jan 4, 2015 23:02:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lo51merc on Jan 4, 2015 23:02:26 GMT -5 Hardtop! They just don't show up here very often. Gary
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53suburban Greaser Why would I want to finish a model when I can start a new one instead? Posts: 1,045	50 Ford Jan 4, 2015 23:08:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 53suburban on Jan 4, 2015 23:08:49 GMT -5 Me seven - Hardtop
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froghawk Greaser "Nip Tuck" Posts: 2,900	50 Ford Jan 14, 2015 11:35:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by froghawk on Jan 14, 2015 11:35:40 GMT -5 Hardtop! That "Carson" is fugly.
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oldcars Soc Posts: 43	50 Ford Jan 17, 2015 1:33:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oldcars on Jan 17, 2015 1:33:35 GMT -5 The carson top doesn't flow with the custom work like the hardtop does. So I guess I go with the hardtop too.
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50 Ford Jan 17, 2015 12:11:04 GMT -5

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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2015 12:11:04 GMT -5

I too agree on the hardtop, but that brings up another issue, at least to my eyes.

With that chopped hardtop, the body really screams out to be sectioned, as the top chop makes the mid section of the body look much too thick & bulky, at least to me. It still looks good, but the Carson top suits the thickness of the body better.

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50 Ford Jan 18, 2015 22:06:55 GMT -5

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Post by barryfadden1965 on Jan 18, 2015 22:06:55 GMT -5

Hi Ron,

I like the hartop to and in fact I have a resin one I'm planing on using on a '50 Ford too. What are you planning to do for the rear glass? It's a pretty 'tuff shape to come up with.
Nice work so far on yours.

Barry Fadden

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draggon Greaser The Water Buffalo Home of the Fremont Drag Strip Posts: 2,827	50 Ford Jan 19, 2015 2:22:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by draggon on Jan 19, 2015 2:22:26 GMT -5 Agreed on the glass difficulty. I've got one O' those resin tops too, and am stalled out. I've been thinking of trying the glass from the 49 coupe... and I just love the flares on the front fenders, Ron!
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