The Black Flame - 50's custom on CL

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Sam_Fear

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I think this one looked pretty good. I'm not real sure why the price is so high except for the fact it was in a magazine. Not much left to work with but a blueprint of what tot do. I think it looks better without the big chrome side strips.

The ad:
http://iowacity.craigslist.org/cto/5110691418.html

The text:
This is " The Black Flame " built from 1953-1956 in Davenport , Iowa by Jack Crabbs. May 1957 Rod & Custom feature car.1948 Buick Roadmaster four door heavily customized in and out - widened 8" chopped channeled stretched and more. Tilt nose, removable roof. Partial nailhead engine...does not run or drive. Fell victim to serious neglect. Very rotted . For the deep pocketed preservationist of lost kustoms. Valid title. The car is located in Worcester, Massachusetts 01603.
 

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This one has been making the rounds of some of the Custom Car forums. The fact that it is an old build and a magazine car give it much of it's value but as stated you are going to need "Deep" pockets to bring this one back.
Not my Favorite but I would like to see it preserved.
Torchie
 
Obviously a lot of work and talent went into the original build.

Put it in a custom car museum as is. We need to be reminded occasionally that a bunch of good ideas all in one place may not add up to a good idea.

Can you say, "The whole is not equal to the sum of its parts."? I knew you could. :D
 

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