It has a gray convertible top and black artillery wheels with wide. The first carson top was probably made for a ford model a convertible and nowadays it is mostly used on hot rods and customs. The carson top shop was not the only shop to create padded tops in the 1930. Snively designs for a oneoff, customfabricated, removable carson style hardtop. From the dan post blue book of custom restyling 1949 edition. Carson top shop rik hoving custom car photo archive. Nov 12, 2017 link created the beautiful 1940 ford convertible custom in late 1939. This is licensed reprint of the convertible top owners manual that came with your ford convertible, along with its protective envelope. Ford 2 and 4 door convertible tops and parts in this category fit model years. Melford robbins 39 tub custom car chroniclecustom car. Started with a very solid low mileage original car.
The firms most famous customer was clark gable who ordered a carson top for one of his three jaguar xk120s. Includes the protectoplate, books, documented ownership history. Carson top, housers carson top shop, amos carson, glenn. Bop tops aeroupholstery twin cities upholstery and. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Seattle, wa 893 797 miles from you 1939 ford deluxe. Restoration with new paint and new chrome done in oakland, with correct wood grain on the dash and trim. History of the early custom car custom car chronicle. In the foreword of ken gross book the art of the hot rod alex mentions that he. Compiled from previous articles that appeared in the v8 times as well as engine content of previous ford restoration books, all in this 2volume set. A discerning eye will immediately notice some of the characteristic bob gregory design influences such as the oval headlights incorporated into the front fenders as. The first carson top was probably made for a ford model a convertible and. With precision welds and durable steel construction, helix early ford 4link frame mount bracket is a sure fit for any vintage 19281948 ford with a four link system.
Americans sped through the 1930s in a variety of vehicles. Custom carsonstyle top this beautiful all steel 1939 ford street rod was sent to r. This 1939 ford convertible coupe provided drivers with a v8 engine, 1930s styling, and something new for a ford hydraulic brakes. Carson interiors and tops album rik hoving custom car. Bills ford was restyled in the late 1940s or early 1950s. The car is still around today, but the top is long gone. Craigslist search, craigslist is no longer supported.
The firms very last carson top was constructed in 1965 for a barrisbuilt ford galaxie show car. Carson tops aeroupholstery twin cities upholstery and. You also get a highquality reproduction of the manufacturers paper envelope to protect your new book. Its a tribute to the exuberant postwwii era, and an ode to the little books, when new. Find 1939 ford cars and vehicles for sale on oodle classifieds. The body and running gear were built separately and then assembled. They are often referred to as having a rakish appearance. This car is powered by a 350 cid v8 with three deuces mated to a th350 automatic transmission. The 1937 ford book 2014 this is the longawaited, much anticipated 1937 ford book. Bill pearces 1939 ford convertible of hacienda heights, california. We know that the george thomas top shop in hollywood created a wonderful padded top for the socal plating co. Jimmy kings 39 ford convertible coupe takes us back, way back. See more ideas about ford convertible, ford and convertible.
This was the last year however ford equipped its vehicles with a rumble seat. The first carson top was probably made for a ford model a convertible and nowadays it. Ford needed a car that offered style, comfort and luxury at a midmarket price, one that could bridge the gap between top of the line ford models and the ultra. Carson top shop was an upholstery shop opened by amos carson in 1927. This beautiful all steel 1939 ford street rod was sent to r.
Nov 5, 2016 this pin was discovered by carz inspection. A carson top is a removable, one piece, nonfolding, padded and upholstered top typically made for and used on kustom cars and hot rod automobiles. Ford 1928 present convertible tops and convertible top parts. A 2volume set of 456 pages about the development of the ford v8 engine. Bob houser designed and invented the caron top in 1935. The designs popularity quickly grew and the carson top shop was busy making carson tops for countless customs and hot rods. Doll, vicki beck ford, sandra kirkpatrick, kathie l. Find the best deals for used 1939 ford deluxe convertible. In 1935, glen designed the lift off non folding top for a 30 model a cabriolet. It was given to my boss when he came back from the marines. The car was owned by art lellis, one of the two olive hill garage shop owners. Originally a coupe, this steel bodied car was converted to a chopped carson top convertible with a completely boxed in frame. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique car parts, used trucks, used atvs, and other commercial vehicles for sale. The bop top is a good looking lightweight removable top system that nicely accents the lines of the car while providing protection from the elements.
At the peak in the 1940s the shop produced an average of 15 tops per week, for a total of more than 5000. Sometime between 1941 and 1945 alex xydias brought his 1934 ford cabriolet to carson top shop. The truck features a removable convertible top, and the bed floor is. May 12, 2011 custom 1949 ford with carson top and airbrushed graphics.
The metalframed carson top was a popular addition for the 1930s ford convertibles or roadsters because it turned these models into an almost instant hardtop. The all new 1940 ford was introduced in early october 1939 and link bought the first convertible at the local dealer at the end of september, before the official release date, and went to work on it right away. The manual applies to almost all american convertibles made before the year 2004, and some foreign cars, too, like celicas and saabs. The graceful and understated elegance of the 1939 ford has become a classic example of automotive design of the era preceding wwii. You will find instructions for maintenance and operation of the. Known as deluxe wild rod, this custom ford features a removable carson top, air conditioning. Ford deluxe 1939, 4link frame mount bracket by helix. History of the chopped top part 1 custom car chronicle. A lot of time and expense went into this build by the owner of bobs customs and rods, upland, ca, as his personal show car.
The windshield was chopped, and a padded top added. Carson top is a onepiece, padded, upholstered, removable top. Find 1939 ford convertibles for sale on oodle classifieds. The first nonfolding padded, smooth lined top was built by carson top shop employee glen houser in 1935. Ala and david mitch self, mcwhirter elementary, seabrook, texas. This is a highquality reproduction of the manual that was issued with 1939 ford deluxe models. After closing his pool hall in salinas, california, amos decided to migrate south and open an upholstery shop. The design mimicked a convertible top, but lacking the bulky folding mechanisms enabled the removable hardtop to. The rest of the car was restyled by harry westergard. Link created the beautiful 1940 ford convertible custom in late 1939.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Members of 1939 newberycaldecott medal selection committee. The shape of the top very much reassembles the shape of the carson tops. View new, used and certified cars and get auto financing from a carthage car dealer. Later more shops would create the padded tops especially for custom cars and hot rods. Cropped and zoomed in section of the photo shows the used look of the car, dirty carson top, dirty bumpers, all adding to the character of the car.
By that time the firm was installing vinyl tops for local car dealers and four years later glen houser passed away leaving the business to his son robert, who kept it going until 1976 when he withdrew from business. This book contains an abundance of illustrated, detailed pages with chapters on interior, exterior, engine compartment, upholstery swatches, chapters on the 85hp and 60hp engines, accessories and much more. The overall design and style originated with the 192829 and 1932 ford roadsters. The carson top shop created the padded frensh top design in 1935, and. James cambis 1941 ford featured a padded top by carson top shop.
For more photos of this original late 40s custom by the valley custom shop for ralph jilek click o. However, we only have the convertible coupe 2 door convertible top. The carson top shop part 1 custom car chroniclecustom. Custom carson style top this beautiful all steel 1939 ford street rod was sent to r. Custom 1949 ford with carson top and airbrushed graphics. Public home 11 car photos custom car builders carson top shop carson top shop carson interiors and tops. After that glen started buying mainly 1939 ford convertibles that he. Apr 02, 2016 the carson top shop was not the only shop to create padded tops in the 1930. The one photo that started the search for more information about this custom sedan convertible. Many satisfied customers send photos of their finished projects. Ford 1928 present convertible tops and convertible top. The design of the carson padded top by glen houser in 1935.
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