51 Chevy Unconvertible

[codie27]

Hello again guys,this is another project I've got on the go. Normally Id never buy a convertible kit but I knew I had a roof from a 49 Ford that recently had a roof swap. I had to slice the roof down the center and add a triangular fillet towards the rear but it was a very close fit. I used some half round evergreen for the belt line and window mouldings. Other than the 49 Ford taillights siiting vertical an the peaked head lights theres no plans for any other body mods. Anyways,here's where I'm at so far. As always any comments or suggestions are welcome.

[mrknowetall]

I like it!

[Dr. Cranky]

Looking real good so far.

[BKcustoms]

That looks really nice! The ford roof looks much better than the stock one.

[ChevyCoupe41]

Looks really good! Cant wait to see more updates.

[Danno]

Okay. That's different.

[MoparWoman Jamie]

Love it!

[codie27]

Thanks for the kind comments guys. I'm tryin to decide whether to use the wheels pictured and keep it ultra low or use some Cadillac Sombrero hubcaps and have it ride slightly higher

[DumpyDan]

Very cool, great lines.

[Connor01]

Nice just love that low profile look

[Maindrian Pace]

It's unexpected, but the lines really work well. Because you asked for comments or suggestions, mine is to chop it. The side windows are too tall, and lowering the lid will really make the whole car flow.

-MJS

[Ace-Garageguy]

Good looking work. Though I tend to think everything looks better chopped, the roofline you have picks up the big-wheel lowrider look very well if that's what you're going for.

[zaina]

I like it. I would go with the sombreros and raise only the front for a tail dragger look.

[Aussie Matt]

^{Looks good so far, I'd go with the Caddy caps as well, but I tend to like the '50s style more than the late big alloy wheel look.}

^{If you go for the taildragger look, take a bit more out of the rear pillars compared to the front pillars, but should look good whatever way you do it.}

^Cheers

^Matt

[codie27]

Thanks for the comments and ideas guys. I think I'm gonna go with the bigger wheels... I kinda like the high roof on this one so a roof chop is pretty much out of the question at this point as the roof has already been sliced down the middle and the area above the front windshield has already been filled and shaped.

[DrKerry]

Way kool!!!!!

[Albie D]

Lots of cuttin' and bashin' being done on the site recently.Another way cool frankin-build right here. Looks great!

[Ira]

Looks Great!

[tooltas]

a 54 chevy grill

[1930fordpickup]

Codie this is a good looking custom . I like the wheels that are up front. Keep up the good work.