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Nov 7, 2010 | 11:45 AM

rdemilt

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looking for a custom

Last year I remember seeing a 53 thru 55 truck getting a front end treatment from a 63 era chrysler 300 - grill and headlight assembly - (maybe canted headlights) the owner had pinched the lower front fenders and was in the process of completing the paint. I think it also may have 49 merc tail lights. Can someone can lead me back to the post ?

Thanks Rick

Nov 7, 2010 | 12:15 PM

Julies Cool F1

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I know the truck you are speaking of - remember it exactly! He has the 54 Buick headlights on the front and the bottom front fenders are pinched in!

I just can't right off the top of my head remember WHO it was that had it. I've searched and can't find it, but I'll look some more

Nov 7, 2010 | 01:45 PM

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This is a 56 but I think it's what you're looking for.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-the-body.html

Nov 7, 2010 | 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tuck1

This is a 56 but I think it's what you're looking for.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-the-body.html

I just saw that thread for the first time and......WOW...that is so cool!

Nov 7, 2010 | 02:48 PM

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A panel with pinched fenders and canted headlights taken at the Gatlinburg Supernats in the 80's.

Drewski

Nov 7, 2010 | 04:02 PM

rdemilt

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Originally Posted by tuck1

This is a 56 but I think it's what you're looking for.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-the-body.html

Yes thats it, I didnt remember it being a 56, but that is the one I was looking for. I found a complete 64 chrysler front end at my local salvage yard and was considering getting it for a future project. I did the split bumper thing and welded 1 piece grill last year. next project will be 49 merc tail lights into the fenders, hopefully before the new year.

Thanks to all for the help,
Rick

Nov 7, 2010 | 05:34 PM

jaye

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Rick where did you get your front bumper off of.
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Nov 7, 2010 | 09:57 PM

CharlieLed

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I think that you will find that these headlights are from a 1958 Lincoln. They were a common treatment for customs of the 60s. I still have a pair stashed away someplace in the garage for a rainy day.

Nov 7, 2010 | 11:05 PM

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Yep I think you're right Charlie!

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Nov 8, 2010 | 08:33 AM

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There is a truck that has the Buick headlights and chrome bar grille I was looking into doing this myself; I'll see if I still have it.
Here it is...

Nov 8, 2010 | 11:12 AM

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Oh thanks Jaye! I thought for a minute I was going nuts or something!

Nov 8, 2010 | 11:38 AM

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rdemilt

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Rick where did you get your front bumper off of.
Thanks

Those bumpers are from a Nash station wagon. I cant take credit for the idea, I got that from seeing the truck owned by member uc4me. He had split bumpers from a Pontiac on his truck and i just took his idea and made it work for me.