broklan Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I was recently given some old family pics (1958) that has the car I remember my mom talking about, her "red sports car" the Uncle Lou cracked up. I always wondered what it was... and now I still do not. I think it says Ford, but not sure. Can anyone help me with the year, make, and model? Thanks a bunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbeach Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 1951 Ford convert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 It's actually a 1950 with some extra chrome trim on the rear fender and tail light windsplit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) No!It is a "shoebox" Ford, but not a 1951. The chrome parts leading toward the taillights may have made it appear to be a 1951 ,however the pictured car you included is either a 1949 or 1950 with chrome parts added above to create add-on tail-fins and the 1951-style rear trim.From this angle, you can see the chromed Gas Cap, below the trim and body line.http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTI62skHuQNnGaaJNrA3E9vqQb-DwS_QDR9t9PZDwzDJdYaJdnY:www.theavanti.net/topten/1949_ford.jpgA true 1951 would have had the gas fill above these parts, and would have been hidden behind a "lift" lid as part of the body's sheet metal, as follows:http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ3GQEpI7rczYahCCTiEKQTI9KcznQ9diyKbVyYTGGRRPWwPJzq:clubs.hemmings.com/nirg-earlyfordv-8/Gallery-Cars/1951%2520Ford%2520Convertible%2520-%2520Dotty%2520A.jpghttp://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQd4Y92LQrj8nthWW-M9x6R_i5hjqGmk9kTnDZxF8p0ppI_soyF:shoeboxford.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/51ford.gifhttp://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSKPsgMdb59iOPwHUPZx1RX2a5oSaYniQIuENdEq-GNAZ4Qbo2T:www.americandreamcars.com/1951ford2drsd062108.jpgThe earlier models gas cap was exIf we had been able to see the front of the car, another differentiation would have been, that the 1951 had TWO (2) "Bullets" in the grille bar, where the 1949 & 1950 had only ONE (1). Another difference between those, is that the 1950 had the Ford Crest above the center Grille Bullet,http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSMF4XAfWpsmcTKXJsX_BS4puVLyhAVORetjKAmDqG-1lWwUHOpgw:www.fiftiesweb.com/cars/50.ford.crestliner.jpg while the 1949 had the name "FORD" spelled out above the bullet:http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSF_8_PvJbuMlzW-QuL34n7lU8Ff3A82vu63d7MytNm7uYKXr5rJw:static.ddmcdn.com/gif/1949-ford-custom-v-8.jpgI hope this helpsPS: I see that Dave added his comments the same time as mine - and that we agree -- thanks, Dave Edited September 2, 2013 by Marty Roth add comment per Dave's post - same time (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john2dameron Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I have to say '49 Ford as the '49's were the only ones with the exposed gas filler cap; '50 and '51's had the cap covered with a lift-up door. I also think I am seeing a chrome trunk lid handle, the '50's had a painted handle. The bar in the '49 grille ended at the parking lights; the '50 grille bar curved around the fender 3 or 4 inches which made it visible from the side of the car; I do not see the end of the grille bar in this photo so I say '49 with added chrome trim on the rear fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Its a 49 with some JC Whitney or Western Auto add on chrome parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Another way to tell it's a '49 is the trunk hinges are chrome and externally placed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broklan Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Thanks all for looking at this post. I did find another somewhat obstructed picture. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 '49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john2dameron Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Still '49. '49's had the letters F-O-R-D on the hood; '50 and '51 models had the crest, on the hood and trunk lid, that Ford began using in 1950. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 49s had pull out handles. 50 had the thumb push button Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 49s had pull out handles. 50 had the thumb push button. 50 also still had the external trunk hinges, but the gas filler cap and the lettered hood give this car more of the 49 features.This convertible is 100% 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I think if the truth were known, the owner would probably rather have a Buick. LOL Who wouldn't...Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Yes, Has the hood of a 1949 Ford... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john2dameron Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 49s had pull out handles. 50 had the thumb push button. 50 also still had the external trunk hinges, but the gas filler cap and the lettered hood give this car more of the 49 features.This convertible is 100% 50.Dave, that is a beautiful photo of a beautiful car, the best looking of all the '49-'50-'51 Fords IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 The yellow one kind of reminds me of a 2000 Ford Taurus - now I remember where they got the jelly bean look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I like the 49 cause that's my year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 49s had pull out handles. 50 had the thumb push button. 50 also still had the external trunk hinges, but the gas filler cap and the lettered hood give this car more of the 49 features.This convertible is 100% 50.Was this picture taken at the Glenmore Gathering in Canton, Ohio?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john2dameron Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I just noticed the ridges on the fender skirts. Back in that era I don't remember ever seeing skirts like that on a '49 but saw them often on '50's. Guess the owner of this '49 liked them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Was this picture taken at the Glenmore Gathering in Canton, Ohio??I can't tell you that, I just got it off the internet. Sounds like you recognize the setting.Other Makes : Bug Silver in Other Makes | eBay Motors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Was this picture taken at the Glenmore Gathering in Canton, Ohio??I can't tell you that, I just got it off the internet. Sounds like you recognize the setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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