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Up for sale we have a 1950 Ford Custom V8 Convertible. This car originally came out of California. It has won many National title and is a Magazine Cover Car. It was original built with a vision from Don Enloe with the help of John Cate of Mo and Curleys Rod and Custom out of East TN. This is a high quality car that has been done for over 10 years but still rocks a fresh look. In the paragraphs to follow we will give a brief description of the exterior, nterior, nd driveline of the Ford, ut first we would like to tell you a little about us.
Smoky Mountain Traders is a classic car dealer in east Tennessee. We are family owned, perated, nd own our entire inventory, o consignments, nd only deal in muscle cars and vintage auto. You can count on us to have 70 to 80 cars at all times. We don't have a big show room that our customers would otherwise pay for. So, hat's how we can sell for less than other dealers. To contact us for more information, ictures, r any questions call our office at (865)988-8088 or visit our SmokyMountainTraders website.
We will start off with the exterior of this '50. When restored the body was set off the frame and took to the metal. Shaved door handles and Frenched in headlights were done along with shaved trunk to give the body a sleek finish. The windshield frame was done for a one-piece glass and dual custom side mirrors were added. The body was put under primer and hours of blocking and sanding were done to give it a laser straight body. When you look at the gaps on this Ford they are better than when new. Everything is covered in the Slick Black Paint that was sprayed with many coats of clear. It has all been buffed to a mirror finish that has a deep shine and is accented by the Mercedes Hartz Black Convertible Top. The side stainless and windshield trim was all buffed and polished before being reinstalled. The bumpers and grill have been rechromed and still have a like new appearance. New seals and gaskets were installed around the glass along with new weather stripping. The final exterior touch is the custom offset Billet Wheels.
Next, e will take a look at the interior of the Convertible. On the inside it's done in Black Leather. The front seats are custom bucket with a mini console. The back seat is a custom bench seat. Also, he door panels are custom leather with Gray inserts to match the carpet. All the handles are billet with billet knobs. The dash is done in body color with all VDO gauges, intage AC Controls, ilt Column, nd a custom wheel. There is a key pod to open the doors from the outside to go with portable Air Ride controls. All the glass is smoked for a killer look when the top is up. To keep the dash clean, he Sony CD deck is hidden under the driver seat along with the main Air Ride Controls.
Finally, e will take look at the driveline of the Ford. Under the hood of this '50 is clean and neat. The wires are hidden to keep up with the show look. The engine is a Small Block Chevy Tune Port. The valve covers and Pulleys are Aluminum as well as the radiator. The alternator and A/C compressor are also polished. This Custom V8 has a 700R Overdrive Trans. The frame is boxed with a Chevelle front sub frame that has Fat Man upper and lower Tubular Control Arms. Out back is an 8" Ford Rear End with a 350 gear and TCI Springs. As you can see this Ford sits on Air Ride on all 4 Corners. This '50 comes with Power Steering and Four Wheel Disc Brakes that are from BAER along with drilled and slotted Rotors.
If we can help you in any way with questions or a specific picture, ou can call our office at (865)988-8088. Or feel free to call Daniel at (423) 807 0600, evvin at (865) 256 2366, r you can e-mail us at smokymountaintraders@yahoo.com.