| timcolr | -- 09-03-2015 @ 12:16 PM |
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Going to pick up a new to me 1950 fordor deluxe 6 this weekend. It is the dark blue, has 33,000 miles on it and been garaged it's whole life. It's in remarkable condition but will need some minor work. Any recommendations on where to get parts? Thanks Tim 1950 Fordor Deluxe 6
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| ken ct. | -- 09-03-2015 @ 12:46 PM |
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Welcome Tim,you will enjoy iy here, plenty of help here.Not too many inline 6's though there are some . Check your PM's ken ct. ( PM's = private messages) lol
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| MG | -- 09-03-2015 @ 1:05 PM |
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Welcome, Tim!....And, good for you, Ken....
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| JT Ford | -- 09-03-2015 @ 1:18 PM |
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Welcome to the club....I use several suppliers, David Carpenter, Mac's to name a few. Shoebox Ford is good also.
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| timcolr | -- 09-03-2015 @ 1:35 PM |
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Thank you gentleman for the nice greetings and info! I will be looking forward to participating in all that's available on the forum!!! Tim 1950 Fordor Deluxe 6
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| trjford8 | -- 09-03-2015 @ 1:51 PM |
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Welcome. When you say you are a new member are you new to this website or new to the Early Ford V-8 Club or both? If new to the V-8 Club there are lots of excellent parts vendors listed in the club magazine, the V-8 Times. There are also some great vendors listed on the front page of this site. Congratulations on your find of the '50 It sounds like you have purchased what the V-8 Club calls a "Rouge" car. That is one that is all original and never been restored. Those cars are rare and garner a lot of attention as they are just as Ford Built it.
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| len47merc | -- 09-03-2015 @ 5:35 PM |
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Following-up on trjford8's reply, you will do yourself a world of good by reading-up on and researching what constitutes a truly original car and Rouge Class judging criteria - this before you turn the first bolt/nut/screw. Will produce a higher quality result and save you a ton of time, frustration and especially $$$'s down the road. Secondly - after investing in your research, make a decision on preservation versus restoration and know clearly what these mean to you in terms of what you want for your car long-term. If the car is truly in as pristine an original condition as it sounds like and likely is, it would seem to be an excellent preservation opportunity. When starting my project I had nothing but restoration on my mind and stars in my eyes. Fortunately the resources on this Forum caught me in time and educated me on the merits of an original, Rouge Class award winning car. Looking back I cannot be more thankful for their education and support, as well as the original car I now enjoy driving around town as well as to shows and Meets. Please do not throw any original parts or components away. A good example of this is brake shoes - companies are out there than can re-line your originals. Best of results with your project! And taking from others on this site - "It's only original once!". Steve
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| TomO | -- 09-04-2015 @ 7:20 AM |
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Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on your purchase of a Rouge car. I am another owner of a Rouge car. I agree with Steve. Check out the Judging standards by clicking on FORMS on the home page of this site. To be safe, check with this Forum before making any repairs. The 6 cylinder Ford is not as popular as the V-8 Ford, but they are very good cars and are easy to maintain. They ride and handle just the same as the V-8 cars and are just as peppy. Tom
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| timcolr | -- 09-04-2015 @ 11:19 AM |
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Yes trjford8 I am new to both! I have already been looking at some of these sites that have been suggested! Thanks and yes I guess it would be considered a "Rouge" car, it is completely unmolested! Thanks again to you all for the words of wisdom!!! 1950 Fordor Deluxe 6
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