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Reproduction Glass Tops For 50’s Fords & Mercurys

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Are you in need of a new glass top for your Ford or Mercury? You can try to find an original top at swap meets, forums, or if you’re lucky an old barn find! Here is some info for you guys looking for a new reproduction top. Pollard Plastic out of Dallas, Texas reproduces green tinted glass tops for $850.00. ($750.00 for the top and $100.00 to ship) If you want a custom color I believe there is an up charge of around $200.00 – $250.00 dollars. Pollard Plastic 214-428-8500 Continue reading Reproduction Glass Tops For 50’s Fords & Mercurys

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1959 vs. 2009

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       In my opinion the ’59 wasn’t designed for someone to walk away from a head on crash. The crumple zone on the ’09 absorbed most of the impact energy and wrecked the car, limiting the damage to just the front half, and keeping it out of the occupant area. The ’59 wasn’t designed to crumple, so the entire car is involved in absorbing the impact energy. Since there is no plan for the energy it deforms the entire car, including the cabin. Continue reading 1959 vs. 2009

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Sheet Metal Gauge Chart

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Gauge (ga) Standard Steel Thickness (inches) Galvanized Steel Thickness (inches) Aluminum Thickness (inches) 3 0.2391   0.2294 4 0.2242   0.2043 5 0.2092   0.1819 6 0.1943   0.1620 7 0.1793   0.1443 8 0.1644   0.1285 9 0.1495 0.1532 0.1144 10 0.1345 0.1382 0.1019 11 0.1196 0.1233 0.0907 12 0.1046 0.1084 0.0808 13 0.0897 0.0934 0.0720 14 0.0747 0.0785 0.0641 15 0.0673 0.0710 0.0571 16 0.0598 0.0635 0.0508 17 0.0538 0.0575 0.0453 18 0.0478 0.0516 0.0403 19 0.0418 0.0456 0.0359 20 0.0359 0.0396 0.0320 21 0.0329 0.0366 0.0285 22 0.0299 0.0336 0.0253 23 0.0269 0.0306 0.0226 24 0.0239 0.0276 … Continue reading Sheet Metal Gauge Chart

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A Must Have In Your Fab Shop!

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         This unique “3 Finger” design box & pan brake  incorporates moveable fingers on the bed and apron, as well as the usual upper fingers. This new design allows the operator to make bend combinations that were extremely difficult, if not impossible, in the past. Unit Ships Standard with: 1″, 2″, 3″, 6″, 12″, 24″  Upper Fingers,  Bed Fingers,  and Apron (leaf) Angles.   Click Here For Details -> Box & Pan Break $2950.00 Continue reading A Must Have In Your Fab Shop!

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1954 Mercury Woodie Monterey 4-door 8 passenger station wagon For Sale $1750 OBO

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New Price $1500.00 For more information call Ronnie @ 636-946-4747 or email me at jason@besselmotorsports.com 1954 Mercury Woodie Monterey 4-door 8 passenger station wagon. Highlights of model year was new overhead valve “Y-Block” eight replacing Ford’s venerable flathead eight. Ball joint suspension was also new. 11,656 were produced. The wagon has been garaged for the last 20 years still has the y-block, but no tranny. There is rust in the normal places drop me a line if interested. SOLD Continue reading 1954 Mercury Woodie Monterey 4-door 8 passenger station wagon For Sale $1750 OBO

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Kustomrama

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Kustomrama is a Wikipedia dedicated to traditional hot rods and kustom cars. It is an online encyclopedia covering all aspects of our kulture. Everyone is welcome to contribute and start new and interesting topics on the Kustomrama Wikipedia. Write about yourself, your company, your car, your favorite kustom or your all time automotive hero. All entries are welcome as long as they somehow relates to traditional Rods & Kustoms. Continue reading Kustomrama