Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:07 AM

After WWII the custom cars scene grew to it's peak in the early '60s when performance took over. From out of hot rods built built for performance came style,which evolved along with the styling of factory cars from fat fender post war cars to turnpike cruisers of the late '50s-early '60s. I grew up with this stuff and have a small collection of pictures to share...

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:11 AM

From mild to wild,these cars were true craftsmanship on wheels...

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:14 AM

Hirohata Merc:

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:19 AM

Imagine that,a custom 49-51 Merc:

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:23 AM

49-51 Fords were more my preference. Love that Club Coupe!

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:27 AM

That's why I have more...

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:32 AM

More Fords and one more Merc:

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:36 AM

I grew up loving those '49 Ford Club Coupes,but I sure do dig the Chevys and other GMs. I don't remember seeing those as much as lead sleds,but that's what I'd like to have

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:36 AM

Ohhh yeah...

boatpuller · 03-05-2012, 11:42 AM

i had a 50 chevy 2 door torpedo back with skirts in the early eighties.had a 216 with three on the tree...i wished i never sold it theres a couple of them in your pics the maroon one and a flat the flat black.your thread brought back some memories.thanks

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:46 AM

Way cool Daddy-O

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:49 AM

These cats are solid gone...

hopped up · 03-05-2012, 11:50 AM

i love early customs! westergard ,bertolucci, ayalas, valley customs and sam barris. beautiful cars
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**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:57 AM

Trucks were makin' the scene,too

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 12:03 PM

El Caminos...even home made versions:

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 12:08 PM

Later into the '50s...

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 12:11 PM

And '60s...

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 12:14 PM

Mostly '50s:

big_al_71 · 03-05-2012, 12:17 PM

I wish I would of lived during the 50's

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 12:18 PM

Just more:

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 12:18 PM

Ok,maybe some were more modern builds,but you get the picture.

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

i had a 50 chevy 2 door torpedo back with skirts in the early eighties.had a 216 with three on the tree...i wished i never sold it theres a couple of them in your pics the maroon one and a flat the flat black.your thread brought back some memories.thanks

Those are cool cars.I a;ways thought that was a cool name,too. Talk about post-war era,that just screams it. My dad had a '49 Buick Torpedo Back in black when I was born.

OC 72 · 03-05-2012, 12:59 PM

Some very sweet rides!

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hopped up

i love early customs! westergard ,bertolucci, ayalas, valley customs and sam barris. beautiful cars
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They sure are an American art form. Some weren't al that attractive in my taste,but I give them all their due as works of art. I tend to like the mild side,or at least more flowing lines and smoother features. It almost seems Detroit was influenced by the custom builders as much as the custom builders were influenced by Detroit.

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I wish I would of lived during the 50's

Me too. I was born in '55 and always wished I had been born about 10 years earlier. I still would have been a young buck in the '50s but would have started driving in '61 rather than '71. I guess to enjoy the '50s more I'd want to be 15-20 years older. My dad had a hot '36 Ford Coupe before I was born. Then a '49 Buick Torpedo Back.

Kim57 · 03-05-2012, 01:09 PM

Cool pics. Thanks for sharing.
Kim

03-05-2012, 11:07 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs After WWII the custom cars scene grew to it's peak in the early '60s when performance took over. From out of hot rods built built for performance came style,which evolved along with the styling of factory cars from fat fender post war cars to turnpike cruisers of the late '50s-early '60s. I grew up with this stuff and have a small collection of pictures to share... Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:11 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs From mild to wild,these cars were true craftsmanship on wheels... Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:14 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Hirohata Merc: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:19 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Imagine that,a custom 49-51 Merc: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:23 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs 49-51 Fords were more my preference. Love that Club Coupe! Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:27 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs That's why I have more... Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:32 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs More Fords and one more Merc: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:36 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs I grew up loving those '49 Ford Club Coupes,but I sure do dig the Chevys and other GMs. I don't remember seeing those as much as lead sleds,but that's what I'd like to have Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:42 AM	#10
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs i had a 50 chevy 2 door torpedo back with skirts in the early eighties.had a 216 with three on the tree...i wished i never sold it theres a couple of them in your pics the maroon one and a flat the flat black.your thread brought back some memories.thanks __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

03-05-2012, 11:46 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Way cool Daddy-O Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:49 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs These cats are solid gone... Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:50 AM	#13
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs i love early customs! westergard ,bertolucci, ayalas, valley customs and sam barris. beautiful cars Posted via Mobile Device

03-05-2012, 11:57 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Trucks were makin' the scene,too Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 12:03 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs El Caminos...even home made versions: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 12:08 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Later into the '50s... Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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03-05-2012, 12:11 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs And '60s... Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 12:14 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Mostly '50s: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 12:17 PM	#19
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs I wish I would of lived during the 50's __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

03-05-2012, 12:18 PM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Just more: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 12:59 PM	#23
OC 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Posts: 361	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Some very sweet rides!

03-05-2012, 01:09 PM	#25
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Cool pics. Thanks for sharing. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

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