1951 Ford Custom Base 3.9L

1951 Ford Custom 2 Door Convertible Description

A classic, pure bred, "shoebox" Ford convertible in stunning Silvertone Gray for a discriminating collector.

Frame on restoration of an original California car with minimal surface frame rust.A prime example for the last model year of the shoebox Fords. the original 3.9L, 3924cc, 239 cu. in., 100HP, flathead, V8 engine which runs whisper quiet.Original 3 speed manual transmission with overdrive.Features original equipment: power black cloth top with glass window, dash clock, deluxe AM radio, Magic-Air heater/defrost, dual spotlights, rear view side mirrors, chrome trim, original Ford window glass with Ford crest, and new cloth convertible top.Painted original factory Silvertone Gray with Haartz cloth black top.Firewall data plate has these codes:

VIN# B1LB135505 where:B=V8

1 =1951

LB=Long Beach, CA assembly plant

1 = Ford started each assembly plant with 100001 for each model year.

This convertible was the 35,505 car to be assembled.A late in the

1950-51 assembly year.

Configuration Code:76 H G B H 6144 where:

76=Custom Convertible

H = Silvertone Gray paint code

G = Black and Red leatherette interior

B = Options code Magic Air heater

H = August, month of assembly

6144= Body and assigned dealer number

This car has a full-horn ring and codes stamped into the firewall data plate consistent with a car produced late in the model year.Speedometer indicator is a red circle.

Work performed with the restoration includes:

·$35,500.00 documented restoration cost.

·Fuel tank flushed with replacement of all rubber and metal lines in the engine compartment.

·Fuel pump and fuel filter replaced with addition of an electrical fuel pump.

·Water pumps replaced with new, aluminum, multi-pass radiator and electric fan.Factory correct new hoses.

·Complete brake system restored or replaced, including new master cylinder, wheel cylinders, plates, drums, and shoes.

·Driver door glass replaced and all window hardware repaired to factory correct condition.

·Associated engine parts such as ignition rotor, distributor cap, plugs, V belts, and consumables replaced.

·Prior full engine overhaul with factory bronze color; does not smoke, burns no oil.

·Proper Ford Model 94 Carburetor with fuel system rebuild and the addition of an electric fuel pump and gas tank flush.

Dual exhaust system with Ford deflectors.

Retained 6V electrical system completely rewired throughout.

·New 6V battery.

Original California car, with the most recent 12 years resident in Northern Nevada and only driven in parades and car club events.Always garaged in heated area.V8 power with overdrive enables this Ford to cruise at freeway speeds with quiet, well-mannered operationStarts immediately and drives without rattles or mechanical noise.No engine overheating issues with the aluminum radiator and electric radiator fan.All gauges function, including turn signals, clock.Every attention to detail featured in this classic Ford convertible.

Mileage on speedometer showed 56,000 (not validated) and speedometer was reset to 00000 when it was refurbished.