The Vintage Metal Blog

Caddy at Grand National Roadster show

2012-01-28T17:43:00.001-08:00

For Sale: Custom 1957 Ford Truck!

2012-01-24T20:01:00.001-08:00

For Sale. This truck was running. Has a 390 FE engine with auto trans. Front is clipped with a Lincoln, rear is disk brake with chevy trailing arms. Rear is bagged. Custom tailgate to match bed, Chrysler Cordoba front turn signals and custom taillights. Roof is chopped with all glass replaced. Even the vent wings open up.

Truck was channed but never finished so it needs floor and steering wheel hooked back up.

Email me at chopped50ford@yahoo.com if interested.

$3500 or Trade

Clipping a 1957 Chevy Truck

2012-01-24T19:56:00.001-08:00

1929 Ford Coupe were trying to finish

2012-01-21T14:48:00.001-08:00

Beautiful

2012-01-13T16:39:00.001-08:00

Setting up a flathead engine with an all year combo for clearance....stress waiting to happen!

2012-01-07T18:56:00.001-08:00

This is one great car! One of my favorites

2011-12-28T22:23:00.001-08:00

1955 Chevy Gasser built by Vintage Metal

2011-12-18T10:54:00.001-08:00

1971 Buick is jammed in the doors

2011-12-15T21:45:00.001-08:00

Jammed!

2011-12-10T17:33:00.001-08:00

Almost there! Final block is in progress!

2011-12-09T06:07:00.001-08:00

1971 Buick - Chestnut Brown

2011-12-03T14:05:00.001-08:00

Vintage Metal Pick at tonight's car show. Absolutely stunning, and driven too!

2011-12-02T22:04:00.001-08:00

What do you think of this?

2011-12-01T06:49:00.001-08:00

Awesome shot of a 1964 Galaxie! Neat background

2011-11-30T21:06:00.000-08:00

Body work and primer to car!

2011-11-20T21:11:00.001-08:00

Saved the door from recycle. A little metal work and a skim coat!

2011-11-19T15:58:00.001-08:00

For Sale - Original AMC Javelin; Runs amazing strong! Fresh Tune Up. $3,500 Obo

2011-11-15T20:54:00.001-08:00

Fixed! 1964 Ford Galaxie

2011-11-06T20:22:00.003-08:00

More Rust! Need to fix on 64 Ford Galaxie

2011-11-06T20:22:00.001-08:00

Rust repair, rear window channel

2011-11-04T12:13:00.001-07:00

How's that for rust!

2011-11-04T12:12:00.000-07:00

At the Long beach Motorama! Tell me more!

2011-10-01T13:04:00.001-07:00

At the Long beach Motorama!

2011-10-01T12:49:00.001-07:00

At the Long beach Motorama!

2011-10-01T12:46:00.001-07:00

At Long Beach Motorama!

2011-10-01T12:12:00.003-07:00

At Long Beach Motorama!

2011-10-01T12:12:00.001-07:00

New project added to the stall!

2011-09-30T23:32:00.001-07:00

32 Truck VM helped put together at Long Beach Motorama this weekend!

2011-09-30T10:20:00.001-07:00

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Joint effort with Luckys Hot Rod Shop in Burbank Ca. VM did body and metal work

2011-09-21T09:06:00.001-07:00

Awesome picture of a short rail and Willy's in action!

2011-09-09T09:55:00.001-07:00

Vintage Metal pick at this months car show!

2011-09-02T19:07:00.001-07:00

What an awesome car....one of my favorites and on my 'Next to get' list! 1955 Cadillac, CDV

2011-08-31T14:29:00.001-07:00

Ford Flathead engines are the best looking engines

2011-08-30T20:26:00.001-07:00

Early chevy spotted in Santa Fe Springs!

2011-08-22T00:25:00.001-07:00

Nice traditional truck!

2011-08-18T16:58:00.001-07:00

This is a great shot, so much to see

2011-08-12T19:07:00.001-07:00

Vintage Metal trophy pick at tonight's show! A nicely done car, superb workmanship!

2011-08-05T20:58:00.001-07:00

Making new doors at the shop!

2011-07-29T18:09:00.001-07:00

Great art!

2011-07-29T08:12:00.001-07:00

1941 Ford Custom, my favorite

2011-07-21T13:33:00.001-07:00

1965-66 Econoline Heavy Duty truck with 9" - $950 Obo, make a nice wheel stander

2011-07-17T13:16:00.001-07:00

1955 Chevy Gasser - one of my Favorites!!!

2011-07-16T17:44:00.000-07:00

Please let me know what you think!!!

One cool Model A on deuce rails

2011-07-11T19:32:00.001-07:00

Made the 4th of July car show!

2011-07-04T15:30:00.001-07:00

Can anyone tell me about this roadster? Driver? I love it!

2011-06-30T13:25:00.001-07:00

At the shop!

2011-06-28T10:58:00.001-07:00

Vintage look on the roadster.

2011-06-25T17:44:00.001-07:00

Flame job we did

2011-06-23T22:52:00.001-07:00

Cool 32 Ford at LA Roadster Show

2011-06-21T10:43:00.001-07:00

2011-06-19T17:10:00.001-07:00

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads!

LA Roadster Show 2011

2011-06-19T16:42:00.001-07:00

LA Roadster Show 2011

2011-06-19T16:34:00.004-07:00

LA Roadster Show 2011

2011-06-19T16:34:00.003-07:00

LA Roadster Show 2011

2011-06-19T16:34:00.001-07:00

Car sighting - Riverside California

2011-06-19T15:39:00.001-07:00

1949 Ford Custom

2011-06-18T12:37:00.001-07:00

1953 Buick Nailhead For Sale! Email me at info@vintage-metal.com

2011-06-14T14:59:00.001-07:00

Spotted on I10 east, near Yucaipa, Ca

2011-06-14T14:15:00.001-07:00

New addition to the shop! 1925 Ford bucket bodies! 60" from firewall to rear deck. 26" long flush fitting doors. Order yours today!

2011-06-12T22:40:00.001-07:00

One cool drag car. Flathead and 3 speed I believe

2011-06-09T17:11:00.001-07:00

Anyone know anything about this rail?

2011-06-08T10:35:00.001-07:00

Alex Xydias 1934 ford cabriolet at Barris Shop

2011-06-07T20:04:00.001-07:00

Antique Nationals 2011

2011-06-05T11:51:00.001-07:00

Antique Nationals 2011

2011-06-05T11:50:00.001-07:00

Antique Nationals 2011

2011-06-05T11:49:00.001-07:00

Antique Nationals 2011 - Bel Air 409 car! The sleeper muscle car!

2011-06-05T10:54:00.001-07:00

Antique Nationals 2011

2011-06-05T10:46:00.001-07:00

Antique Nationals 2011

2011-06-05T10:34:00.001-07:00

Antique Nationals 2011

2011-06-05T10:32:00.001-07:00

Antique Nationals 2011- okay folks, please fill in some history on this rail!

2011-06-05T10:24:00.001-07:00

Antique Nationals 2011

2011-06-05T10:10:00.001-07:00

Antique Nationals 2011 - what can someone tell me about this Ford Hood?

2011-06-05T10:07:00.001-07:00

Antique Nationals 2011

2011-06-05T10:04:00.001-07:00

Antique Nationals 2011 - inline 6

2011-06-05T09:54:00.001-07:00

Antique Nationals 2011

2011-06-05T09:44:00.001-07:00

Antique Nationals 2011

2011-06-05T09:35:00.001-07:00

Antique Nationals 2011

2011-06-05T09:33:00.001-07:00

Antique Nationals 2011

2011-06-05T09:30:00.001-07:00

The aftermath- 1938 Plymouth.

2011-05-30T18:34:00.003-07:00

Just finished, on shakedown cruise, wheel fell off and punctured gas tank

2011-05-30T18:34:00.001-07:00

Anyone know what car this is? I want to say chevy?

2011-05-30T00:02:00.001-07:00

Hood sides for 32 Roadster

2011-05-28T19:32:00.001-07:00

Anyone know who this pinstriper is????

2011-05-26T18:35:00.001-07:00

Custom Paint at Watson's

2011-05-26T15:39:00.001-07:00

1949 Chevy Fleetline Chop

2011-05-19T22:15:00.000-07:00

New Web Site coming soon!

2011-04-28T21:32:00.000-07:00

Finally after lots of years deciding, Vintage Metal will get its own website address. It will feature both the shop and the Blog. I want to thank everyone who comes to Vintage Metal Blog; keep your eyes open and visit it as much as you do here!

The new website will not only feature the shop and blog, but also a classified section for used parts from the shop, new fabricated parts and maybe a small auction.

On other pages, there will be pictures of all of our projects for both you and my customers to see. it will also give us a chance to showcase some of our work.

More to come!!!

http://www.vintage-metal.com

More Dragster Photos! Awesome!

2011-03-28T13:23:00.001-07:00

Vintage Dragsters on Smugmug

2011-03-28T10:30:00.000-07:00

Thought I would share, was skipping around the net and found this great website with vintage dragsters from the 1960's.

check it out! http://jaybirdseye.smugmug.com/Cars

The 1951 Cadillac

2011-03-10T08:01:00.000-08:00

During the forties, Cadillac, as well as other car makers, found themselves having to meet with the unfortunate events of war and poverty. Therefore, to stay in business, Cadillac came up with a Cadillac 61 Series. This car was less expensive than other models and yet still offered the Cadillac driver a comfortable and dependable ride. However, after nearly 49 years of business based upon the concept that Cadillac was the “Standard of the World”. Cadillac once again decided to cater to upper working class individuals and customers. As a result, the 1951 Cadillac 61 Series was discontinued in the middle of that year because of lack of sales.

It seems the booming fifties were all about prestige, most Cadillac owners preferred the more expensive models that offered them longer and sleeker body styles, unlike the short wheelbase 61 Series that the 1951 Cadillac offered.

The most popular Cadillac for 1951 was once again the Series 62 four-door sedan, offering drivers luxury and comfort in a pillared coupe, convertible or the ever so loved Coupe de Ville. And unlike the 1950 Coupe de Ville, the 1951 model offered it’s buyers another type of prestige, the script lettering located on the Coupe de Ville was like none other, distinguishing it from all other Cadillac’s, as well as standard power windows.

Both the 60 special Fleetwood and the Fleetwood 75 Series offered the owner the same features as previous years; however, there were some minor outward appearance changes. For example, the 60 special Fleetwood featured eight vertical chrome louvers on the rear fender, as well as a full wheel disc mount, unlike previous models.

By far, the biggest change that occurred to Cadillac in 1951 was the elimination of the 61 Series model. An estimated 4,700 total cars were produced in 1951, a remarkable drop in total sales, especially in relation to the previous year, where sales for the 61 Series were much higher. In fact, the 1950 61 Series Cadillac 4-door Sedan was the second most produced Cadillac for that year, with total production for the entire 61 Series topping 26,000 vehicles.

As the years have passed, Cadillac has often found them selves trying once again to market to the middle classes, only to find that their efforts are not met with open arms. Therefore, perhaps as with the 1951 Cadillac 61 Series, it’s best for Cadillac to stay ahead of the rest, catering to upper class individuals that crave pleasure and reliability from their pricier Cadillac, after all, this car is “the Standard of the World”.

Ref: Cadillaccountryclub.com

1950's Don's Speed Shop Dragster

2011-03-09T08:00:00.000-08:00

Alright Bloggers, give me more info on this Dragster and where its from!

Flathead Ford V8

2011-03-08T08:26:00.000-08:00

The Ford flathead V8 was a V8 engine of the flathead type, designed by the Ford Motor Company and built by Ford and various licensees. During the engine's first decade of production, when overhead valve engines were rare, it was usually known simply as the Ford V‑8, and the first car model in which it was installed, the Model 18, was (and still is) often called simply the "Ford V‑8", after its new engine. When the engine was introduced in 1932, it was a market first in several respects: in cars that were affordable to the emerging mass market consumer, it was the first 8-cylinder, the first V8, and the first V engine to become available. It was the first independently designed and built V8 engine produced by Ford for mass production, and it ranks as one of the company's most important developments. A fascination with ever-more-powerful engines was perhaps the most salient aspect of the American car and truck market for a half century, from 1923 until 1973. The Ford flathead V8 was perfectly in tune with the cultural moment of its introduction, leading the way into a future of which the Ford company was a principal architect. Thus it became a phenomenal success. The engine design, with various changes but no major ones, was installed in Ford passenger cars until 1953, making the engine's 21-year production run for the U.S. consumer market longer than the 19-year run of the Ford Model T engine for that market. The engine was on Ward's list of the 10 best engines of the 20th century. It was a staple of hot rodders in the 1950s, and it remains famous in the classic car hobbies even today, despite the huge variety of other popular V8s that followed.

Different versions include the 136, 221, 239, 255, 337

1932 Ford Headlight positioning

2011-03-07T11:11:00.000-08:00

Deuce Roadster project in the works

2011-02-06T18:02:00.001-08:00

1958 Chevy Yeoman at GNRS

2011-01-30T11:17:00.000-08:00

Lead work completed

2011-01-21T11:50:00.000-08:00

Custom Headlight treatment

2011-01-13T16:10:00.000-08:00

Nice Body work to 66 Ford Fairlane 500

2011-01-03T20:44:00.000-08:00

For Sale: 1951 Pontiac Chieftain

2011-01-01T22:42:00.000-08:00

I love this car! I wish I could pick it up for myself.

Location: Pompano, Florida

1951 Pontiac Chieftain,awesome old school hot rod,lots of extras,complete 12 volt conversion,everything works,headlights,tail lights,license light,wipers,horn,both spots,hood emblem,radio,gauges,turn signals,except temp and i added a nice digital one.The car is real solid,nice interior comfortable for 5 people all new brakes,glass excellent,windows all go up and down,runs and drives great,original straight 8 rebuilt 10k ago,dual exhaust,valve adjustment just done,idles and runs smooth as glass,3 on the tree,new clutch and shift linkage,tons of pinstriping in and out and lots of cool touches everywhere too many to list,shaved door handles,trim all great,painted hot rodz flat red,silver top,dash uncut,lowered front and rear,over 15 years of receipts and OG owners manual,fully serviced and ready to drive anywhere has made several 500 mile plus trips,will be in Daytona for the Turkey Rod Run,clean and clear Indiana title,$12k or trade offers, call 954-205-7467 or email gogreencustoms@gmail.com

Good Luck!

Link to more info: HAMB

New 1941 Ford rear pan!

2010-12-29T14:05:00.000-08:00