Recent content by ShoeBoxSean

Insulation I finally insulated the roof. I was at Lowes and found items that worked out really well. took a few hours, but had a good time doing it. So far so good. It's been over a week and still holding up in the heat. Only smell was the first day from the spray. Other than that it's all...

Here is a photo of the hood in process of being cut to sit atop the trim properly and the finished grill. I'm just going to rattle can the hood and drive for now. As soon as I touch base with my friend who paints I'm going to have the grill painted grey like the center grill bar.

Update It's been awhile but work is getting done. There is a new ignition replacing the old worn one. Driver side door hinge pins replaced and doors adjusted. Tried to add weatherstripping around the door but it was so thick and wouldn't give much and the door was not able to be adjusted so I...

Here's a few shots of the dash. I had the brass knuckles put on the shifter replacing what used to be there. I have new ignition switch to put in as there is only 1 key now and its worn out and a pain to turn now. I have to replace the lighter/power outlet as it stopped working for some reason.

Changed the caps on the rims along with taking down what was left of the headliner above the doors.

I found 2 center bullets off a 53 Ford. After I found out what the grill bar was on the front and saw the bullet that originally went there. The plan is to put 2 off center. Should go nice with the turn signals that are off the rear of a Cadillac. I'm trying to upload pic but I'm having a hard...

I'm starting this thread of things done, in process of and like to do. I'm going to post what pics I can. I'm not very familiar with forums so I'll do my best. I'll start with what's been done. Keep in mind that time and lack of mechanical knowledge was one of the main reasons for finding a car...

The engine is a 350. Painted gold with Oldsmobile Rocket covers. I'm guessing just for a chuckle get people scratching their heads for a sec. The car is in great shape and for the price and work done already I think it was a good buy.

Thank you for all the welcomes The car is green. I thought is was black from the pics I had seen but when I went to look at it found out it was green. It's like it was meant to be, I love it. Most of it is original Hawthorn green, The rest from where work had previously been done is a close...

I have ordered some parts for work to be done. Not sure but I figured that would be for another topic somewhere else here?

I just bought a 1950 Shoebox this past fall. I just found this site and figured I would sign up. This is the first time I have ever bought and old car. Growing up I have always liked cars but never had the opportunity to be around them. Over the past year I became friends with my tattoo artist...