1939 Ford De Luxe Tudor Sedan in S. Austin

Written by Ken Altes

1939 Ford De Luxe Tudor Sedan with the classic flathead V8 with vintage go-fast parts. I see that it has Edelbrock heads and two carburetors. Got these pics at the old location of the Austin Speed Shop. I lived nearby and would often swing into their parking lot, mostly hidden from S. Lamar Blvd., to see what I could see. On this day, I got lucky!

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Classic Ford Model A Tudor Sedan Hot Rod at N. Austin Fab Shop

Written by Ken Altes

I found this handsome car at the now-defunct Custom Car Crafters.  The headlights are aftermarket items.  E&J (Edmunds & Jones) Type 20 headlights were manufactured by Edmund & James Corporation in Detroit from the 20s, as an aftermarket light used mainly for expensive sporty cars of the time and highly coveted by early hot rodders.

Dig the green cylinder heads on the Chrysler Hemi engine.

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Custom 1957 Ford Ranchero in Liberty Hill

Written by Ken Altes

1957 was the first year for the Ranchero.  The side trim for this mild custom I found in Liberty Hill, Texas (just outside of Austin) is from a 1958 Ranchero.  It has a slightly greater load capacity than the F-100 half ton pickup.  Love the spider web image painted on the hood. Custom Ford Ranchero in Liberty Hill, TexasCustom Ford Ranchero in Liberty Hill, TX frontCustom Ford Ranchero in Liberty Hill, TXCustom Ford Ranchero in Liberty Hill, TX hood detail

Jacked Up 1958 Chevrolet 4×4 Pickup on S. 183

Written by Ken Altes

Great truck at Reyes Salvage yard south of Austin, Texas.