Daisy is our 1949 Ford Tudor Deluxe

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Purchased on eBay in August of 2005 she turned out to be more of a project
than we expected. We've tried to maintain her as classic as possible.
However, she has a 289 V-8, C4 transmission and 1980 Granada 3.0 rear end
all of which is very nice for driving down the freeway.

New brakes, drums, cylinders all around
Replace trunk handle and lock (eBay)
1949 Ford radio modified for 12 volts (eBay)
Replace radio antenna with a more classic style
New speedometer cable
Add seat belts
New wheels for the old hub caps
New white wall tires
New trunk liner
Repair oil and transmission leaks
Replace passenger side lower door hinge
Repair driver side door lock, add classic door lock buttons
Adjust glove compartment latch
New door emblem inserts
New starter push button
Paint hub cap, side trim and trunk hinge lettering
Add bumper guards
Move tail pipes, new mufflers
Touch up paint
Modify oil pressure gage reading
Calibrate temperature gage, all gages work
Refurbished working clock (eBay)
New windshield and seal
New interior rear view mirror
Rebuild carburetor
New 160-deg thermostat
True 1949 horn ring and button (eBay)
Relay and circuit breaker for radiator fan
Semi-custom car cover
New glove box insert
1947 license plates with 1949 tabs
Refurbish and reupholster all seats and backs
Like-new restored steering wheel
Ford 3.0 ratio, 9" rear-end, 2250 rpm at 60 mph, nice!
Ford Bronco oil pan, replace various lines
Pertronix electronic distributor
New upper control arm pivots, rebuild idler arm
Wheel balance and alignment
Speedometer jumps & sticks, fixed and new cable
Re-chrome trunk handle assembly
Trunk hinges replaced with new triple chrome plated hinges
New oil pressure sending unit, Click here for the amazing story

Daisy's car show awards.

Sweet & Simple Cars Show, September 17, 2005 - Outstanding Entry

Vintage Ford, Vintage Friday's, September 30, 2005 - Best Daily Driver

Labor Day Classic, Guide Dogs of America, October 15, 2005 - First Place 41 to 50 Stock

Springfield Concourse d' Elegance, June 14, 2006 - Third Place

Picnic in the Park IX, July 2, 2006 - Second Place Best 1940's

Classic Auto Show, Guide Dogs of America, October 7, 2006 - First Place 41 to 50 Stock

Route '65 Rods & Relics, May 19, 2007 - Second Place 49 to 54 Stock

Early Ford V-8 Club of America, Western National Meet 2007 - Ladies Choice Award

Classic Auto Show, Guide Dogs of America, September 15, 2007 - First Place 41 to 50 Stock

Lincoln Rib Festival, Rods & Relics, October 13, 2007, Memory Lane Award

Picnic in the Park, June 28, 2008 - First Place Best 1940's

We are members of The Early Ford V-8 Club of America
Sacramento Regional Group #4