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

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

BoJangles

Geeze, Billy that is pretty neat. I thought I kept my horse hauling rigs a long time, but you have out done me! Wow! I have a lot of respect for anyone that can keep one car running that long! Especially, in this throw it away society!

Nancy

vintagemotif

You can either use the seam guide attachment or tape. I noticed that Purplefiend had some form of plexiglass that she uses. You can also buy one of those magnet guides from JoAnns or you could buy a new plate that has the markings on it.

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.

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.

Pins n' Ndls

The whitewalls really bring out the beauty of this automobile's color ! Thanks for posting it.

Lostn51

Well there was a lot more time involved than money but tell him that I used to go through motors in my '65 Shelby and my Falcon like I changed underwear! :lol: :lol: Then there were the driveshafts, clutches, rearends, but that is another story......:roll: My wife could tell you some stories there!!

Billy

Lostn51

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.

Billy

KatFish

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.

Billy[/quote]

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.