1951 Ford Two Door Coupe Custom

Beginning as a 1951 Ford “Shoebox,” this incredible custom creation pays homage to the restyling masters of the past with an awesome modern twist. With a 4-inch chop and shaved handles, the many tweaks include Frenched headlights, taillights, and event the license-plate box. A ’58 Corvette grille and flush-mounted glass bridge the old and the new. In addition to the smoothed and filled firewall, major metalwork includes a finished and channelled floor, a channelled hood, and a recessed gas tank. Dual electric flush- mount antennas, mini wheel tubs, and added drip rails round out the body mods, with the whole thing drenched in DuPont tri-coat metallic paint.

The interior is distinctively trimmed in Yellow and Mint Green two-tone leather, plus double-loop Tan Corvette carpeting. The dashboard, dashboard, armrests, steering wheel, and console are made of rich Mahogany. A custom console and seat grace the rear passenger compartment, while 1966 Thunderbird clamshell-style seats are up front. Dolphin analog gauges, an electric clock, and Vintage Air round add further distinction.

The Ford now rides on a 2 X 4-inch Art Morrison chassis equipped with 6-inch Air Spring Plus suspension. The front underpinnings are chromed, as is the rear 4-link suspension. Wilwood 4-wheel brakes provide sure stops. Power is delivered by a small- block 302 Ford V-8 equipped with a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, polished aluminum intake, hand-built custom air-cleaner cover, custom stainless-steel headers and polished exhaust, Tru-Trac belt drive, and lots of billet aluminum goodies. The aluminum transmission housing is polished, and a chromed Strange Engineering S-series 9-inch Ford rear axle with a 3.55:1 ratio delivers power to the road. A Lokar shifter and emergency brake are other great features. Chrome wheels, comprising 18-inch fronts and 20-inchers at the rear, are mounted with Toyo tires. Beautifully designed and executed, with clean, highly sophisticated bodylines, this exceptional 1951 Ford custom is a spectacular custom interpretation of the classic Ford “shoebox” and a fitting tribute to the metalshaping and customizing traditions.

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