1950 Meteor Coupe [ Canadian Model ]

Owners remarks : Block Acid dipped, Cadillac 4 brl. carb., Offenhauser finned heads, Ported and Polished intakes, Oversized Chevy valves, Mallory Distributor, Electric and Manuel fuel pumps, flex fan, Comp Cam 3/4 Race, Fenton cast iron headers, Thrush mufflers and dual exhaust, 1964 Ford drum brakes, 1956 Ford rear end, 18 rims and new rubber radials, fender skirts, same owner 25 years +, 3 Speed manual on the floor, complete 12 volt rewire, stereo, drives very good, health and 90 years of age time to pass the torch. reply for owners contact info and more photos.

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1950 Ford Meteor 2door Coupe VIN#0472H5053779 Owned by Fawkes Richard Allen of Nanaimo BC Appraisal for insurance needs. Car presents as a restored vehicle, with a Modified Flat head V8 Vehicle Construction: Body on frame Body and Paint overall: Steel body shell correctly stripped of existing material. Repair if required. Body finishing to obtain smooth ripple free exterior panels. Gap alignment. Correct primer prep to steel body for correct adhesion of final finish. Single stage modern paint applied by professionals. Front fenders do not fit correctly just in front of doors No dents, blemish, bubbling, chips, rust, or visible primer. Paint is professionally applied, Color Black Panel fit is good, panels alignment is good. Opening panels operate with ease- no pinch point as the panels are operated. Doors lock shut securely. Rear Trunk area has been correctly prepared and finished, trunk area was inspected for dampness and rust, in crevice areas and spare wheel area Under hood is spotlessly clean and finely detailed, wiring is correctly routed and clamped out of the way of moving parts, and heat. Fully rebuilt Flat Head V8 with Offenhauser head’s, Ported and polished, matched headers, new electronic distributor, cam is considered as a fast road cam, engine will idle but is lumpy Front bumper area is fully damage free, Chrome and trim excellent- no damage, paint is unmarked has no stone chips to front facing panels, lights are unmarked and operational. Grill is unmarked. Rear area including bumper, trunk lid and rear lights, is unmarked– no damage. Body glass in place with no delamination or fogging of any glass, windshield is unmarked, no scratches or rock chips, drivers line of vision is clear. Some glass is original and is aged Body rubber seals are new, and in place on doors, windows, and all other opening panels to create a water tight seal. Body trim stainless or chromies either new or machine polished, is damage free and correctly fitted to the body Incorrect badging Body Lower and Frame: Underside of body and frame is damage free Mechanical: Engine: 250 CID Flathead, full rebuild, by professional. Offy Heads, ported and matched intake and headers, fast road cam Engine and engine bay are clean and detailed. Engine was started from cold, and quickly settled into a lumpy Idle. Running operation consistent and even. The engine was allowed to reach full operating temperature, with no undue sounds or smoke. No leaks under car No oil in coolant No excess steam in exhaust. Transmission: 3 manual Differential: Ratio changed–rebuilt Suspension: Front: Rebuilt Rear: Rebuilt Braking: Front: Drum {1964 } Rear: Drum [1964} Wheels: 18 in steel with new radials Interior: Fully restored, seats restored new trim, new headliner, restored dash aftermarket stereo Vehicle rated as 5 stars excellent Will need front fenders adjusted to fit correctly. reply for owners contact info. Health forced sale.