SAVING a 1953 FLATHEAD and TRANSFORMING it on a BUDGET

Join us on an exciting journey as we embark on the restoration of a this vintage 1953 Ford Customline V8 Flathead, witnessing its revival and incredible transformation on a budget! 🛠️🚗 Budget-friendly tips, tricks, and DIY techniques as we breathe new life into this classic beauty. From salvaging parts to creative upgrades, we're sharing the entire process with you. Don't miss out on the thrills of saving history and creating something extraordinary on a budget + making something look appealing to the younger crowd. Consider subscribing! 🚗✨ #ClassicCarRestoration #BudgetTransformation #DIYAuto #1953Flathead #carenthusiast
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[@SavageCatPhoto]

How the hell do yall only have 13k subs!? Great work, all the way around, the filming, the wrenching, and for making full posts! So many of these shows make you watch 15 episodes for this much transformation!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Much appreciated! We hope to keep growing and hopefully faster haha!

[@SavageCatPhoto]

@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps keep it up like this and surely the sky is the limit! Definitely got my sub!

[@davidbryant5875]

There growing quick they only had a little over a 1,000 subs about a month ago

[@yellagaming6456]

14k now buddy

[@mattmonteith2175]

Agree. Just leave the car or truck s alone. I hate when people. Lower pick up truck s

[@bradd7804]

I have a 63.5 ford falcon sprint with a 260 and a 4 speed. My great grandfather bought in new in 63. I went thru and did a complete frame up restoration, keeping everything original. I rebuilt motor, kept it a 2 barrel kept the points and condenser stayed with everything stock. I’m now in the process of switching it 4 barrel and HEI and prob gonna put a cam in it as well. Like I said I went thru a lot to keep it original, got done and looked back and was like. “There is nothing of me in this car”. I even went as far as getting a trunk latch that was made in 63 for a falcon sprint when mine failed instead of just snagging up an aftermarket one. So with all this being said it’s your car do what you want. Make it something that has some “you” in it. Original is just something that rolled off some assembly line somewhere. Keep it up boys! Love these videos.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Sounds sweet and lots of work! Gotta add a lil "you" touch for sure. Appreciate that!

[@bradd7804]

Also that top is probably one of the coolest and neatest things I’ve ever seen hell of job!!!

[@pkd4697]

Larger wires, less resistance, therefore less heat that would kill the battery. Keep the large wires!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Yeah we got roasted in the comments about this haha, we don't work on 6v systems that much. Converting to 12 soon.

[@bluetruck53]

Not necessary to convert to 12 volts if wires remain same heavy gauge and all grounds are cleaned with knife or wire brush. May also add a ground cable from engine to body. Make sure battery is good and fully charged. @@DailyDrivenDeathTraps

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps WHY??

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

@@jeffryblackmon4846 BECAUSE??

[@wschell4023]

6V or 12V heavier gauge is better. Electric cables are similar to water pipes in that the larger the diameter the better the flow due to less resistance. it looks to me like the owner did a common upgrade to welding cable for the main leads.@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps

[@thomasputnam4491]

I would have loved to have the car when you got it but now scence you wrecked the look of the car I wouldn't take it as a gift.why did you want to destroy such a beautiful version of an unrestored 53 ford? They make a tool to take them clips off the door panel.

[@alvisserrano9797]

Your right idiots messed it up . Its originality made it unique Right on Brother your right

[@thereedbreed]

The reason they had super thick battery cables is because at 6 volts you require rougly double the amperage for every 12 volt equivalent circuit. (Yes pedants I know its not that simple but P=IV). On my 51' Chevy it had 4 Gauge battery cables and had a really hard time starting, once I switched to 000 gauges it cranks no problem.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Good info!

[@timmitzlaff8960]

I love the car. I wish it was mine. I’m not into the patina thing. To me I’d do a brick colored primer, but I’d leave the top just like you did it. Then black seat covers, with a Mexican blanket covering the package tray. But hey, to each his own. You did a great job. My Dadz was a light blue green bottom with a dark blue green top. You know there were so many of these 53s in the late 50s that one night leaving the Olympic Auditorium after wrestling. My Dad and I got in our car to go home, but it wouldn’t start. Then my Dad says “Get out of the car!” We were in someone else’s car with the same paint scheme. I’m 70, but will never forget that night in 1957!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

I'm glad it brought back memories! Also glad you said to each his own because so many other comments are just downright disgusting and now you know why some people don't build their OWN car. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, hope to see ya comment on the next one!

[@Trenton-om9qs]

Old Fords are basically bulletproof. The Flathead V8 is also a legendary engine. Glad to see this car get a new chapter in its life

[@paulgusmus3628]

My father had that car when I was a young child (61 now), but in green. Brought back memories. Glad you didn't paint the bullet.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad it brought back some good memories, thanks for watching!

[@MarcoviousJawn]

I wouldn't listen to haters. Yall gave this car a completely new life. Patina with the black roof was beautiful then you guys put the lace in! The black wheels with meat and the chrome hubcaps.... Chef's Kiss

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

We laugh at the hate comments. It's great when people get so upset over something that isn't theirs. Great for views though I guess haha. Appreciate the nice comment!

[@ronaldolweiler7745]

I have a 54 . Installed a 390 and a 4 spd . Raised the front 2 inches and the back 1 inch . Yes I raised it ! Added power disc brakes and a new front cross member. 22 years later I'm still driving it !

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

That sounds like a fun car for sure!

[@misterhipster9509]

Took a ride in the day, 57 Custom 2dr post, 390/tunnel ram/top loader/4.56, set you in the seat right smartly.

[@bapa1]

Yes... Get these cars off the ground. Sounds like a winner!

[@MichaelMcFearin]

It’s not for me I am not into the patina look for my own cars but I can appreciate the work and she looks amazing. Heck of a lot better than seeing it just sit and rust away. Great work and nice video.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Right on! Thanks!

[@gwolfe1231]

I'm the same. Much rather see it kept stock/original. My'47 Tudor sedan is all stock except for the 12v change done before I purchased the car.

[@TylersNeighborhoodGarage]

Battery cables too thick....what???? Six volt systems carry less voltage but more amperage than 12 volt systems so they have to have thicker cables. I suggest studying electrical theory a bit. SMALLER cables carry less current, that's why overloaded wires melt.

[@tomthompson7518]

As a boomer, and a grandpa, you boys keep playing, would soon see this than excising your thumbs on video game,

[@amraceway]

The 1953 to 56 Fords were the best looking of the big three.

[@vintagespeedandperformance6615]

Large cables are good especially with 6 volt systems. Larger cables have lower resistance which results in less voltage drop between the battery and the starter. 6 volt systems are notoriously hard starting so they need all the help they can get.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks for the info!

[@scampsboytes9088]

I have a lot of 50's trucks and tractors, all 6-volt and they actually start better in bitter cold weather than most of my later 12-volt units. If they are tuned up usually a couple revolutions and they are running. You have done a nice job, I hope you keep, appreciate, and take care of that sweet engine. Be sure to check and or change the fluid in the differential and pack the front hubs. I noticed what looked like a bad rubber brake hose for the rear end.

[@daviddavis4444]

I'm 64 and this car brings back memory. Back in the early to mid 60's a neighbor of my Grandmother Mrs Hamzy had one just like it only 3 speed 6 cylinder, we would walk about 3 miles to Grandma to visit and Mrs Hamzy would offer to take us home. I was 4 or 5 that back seat seemed so big to a child, I do remember she'd start out in 1st and rev up a bit and jump to 3rd mom would ask about 2nd and Mrs Hamzy would say I use that for hills.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad it brought back some memories for ya!

[@vigt548]

You guys are "form of forms" GENIUSES!!! Most of the population would have no idea what a 1953 Flathead is. If forced to guess, they would say 'a new app to download'. The nuances you gave it are ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. If I hadn't watched it with my own eyes, I would not have believed it!

[@waylandthomas3223]

I don't know where everyone wants to do everything like VGG i would haved done the black and SPAYED the clear coat and not done the lace and I wouldn't done the sanding trying to do the fake patina and wouldn't lowerd it like everyone is doing i would have got it back to factory height but raised the back a little but thats me.

[@dirtyshirtrichter8647]

first video ive watched and as soon as i saw that barn yard i knew you had to be in iowa lol sure enough

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Haha, that obvious!?

[@denniscoughlin7437]

Those flat head motors are the coolest lookin motors ever

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

They look super cool 💪🏻

[@tires2burn]

I had a 52 Hard Top in 1961 and I loved that car so much. Lots of great memories. You boys are good at what you do even if you don't know it.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@graemeburr6463]

6v systems are supposed to have those thick battery cables.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Good to know!

[@chriscurry236]

My Father had a couple 53 Ford Victoria hardtop's,the customlines all had the rubber floor covering,i think you could check the carpet box as an option,but was standard to the Victoria,239 flathead ,110 horsepower ,what an old workhorse , nice find there guys 👍👍, very solid driver in my opinion, Thanks for sharing!!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-cf8kf3lj5r]

Custom cars is what itis about , A lot of folks talk a game but do not have what it takes to do custom work , these young gays are willing to do there home work and encourage yours with these videos.

[@justinatherholt3020]

Fantastic work! I personally own a 54 ford customline but I sadly don’t have a V8 😢. You gave the car a nice refresh and I love how the top came out.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thank you! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Hamburgler508]

I also have a 54 customline. Nunez is the 239 oh v8

[@cochip__5897]

Love the work you did on this sweet ride. What so many jere have failed to realize is that hot rod culture is just this. Taking an original car and making it something unique. The lace top looks incredible, and I appreciate the door card fix idea. Love the channel.

[@williamhenley2185]

My mother drove cars like that my grandfather had a 1957 Chevy 210 6cyl and a 1967 AMC American 6 cyl

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Nice!

[@rara8578]

The "slots" in the brake drums are for final brake shoe adjusting with a feeler gauge stuck in the slot between the drum and shoe.

[@user-mm7xr8if1u]

Seeing too many channels and vids doing 53 Chevys. Love em, but gets tiring. These guys doing a 53 Ford--about damn time! Love these and the Shoeboxes. Seems like YTers don't do enough of these. Thanks much, this rocks.

[@thomasputnam4491]

The 6 volt system needs the big cables what you need to do is put an 8 volt battery in it and it will turn over better.that is a good car I hope you guys don't destroy it..

[@zedsutterfield204]

Bro. I agree with your idea. This thing is rolling art and care. I love this thing

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Yep, you definitely destroyed a great old car that would have been an easy restoration or partial restoration. There's not too many of these cars left and you kids are picking them off one at a time and destroying them. Such a shame. ALSO, please STOP with the fast camera movements. Damn, you made me seasick watching this video. It's absolutely unnecessary to move the camera around like that. Oh by the way, it's a 6v car, that's why the battery cables are thick. They are supposed to be. Also, that's a tube type radio. When you turn it on, it takes a few seconds for the tubes to warm up before it works. If the radio doesn't indeed work, it's probably a burned out tube. Those can be replaced. Just research and I'm sure you can find somebody that sells them still.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

This is is a restoration video if you can find a way to play it backwards. Like Derek's Packard two door.

[@MegaFitz50]

The next generation is all that's left to carry on the car hobby. If you rather the hobby die with your generation then keep on having a closed terrible opinion

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

While your generation can let them rot away in a garage we'll take them in and give them a new life. You can undo what we did easily if you want, come buy it.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps -- You're giving them an altered life for sure. Unfortunately it would cost a lot more now to undo what you've done. Besides, I have enough classic vehicles as it is, that are safe, sound, and STOCK. Even my generation has hotrodded classic vehicles, but there were a lot more of them back then. To find a stock 50's car in good shape is very difficult today. Why don't you make a hotrod out some derelict instead, like Halfass Customs does. I don't have a problem with him for the most part because he basically works on complete POS's that are rotting in a field. But to ruin a great car such as this, such a shame!!

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

@@MegaFitz50 -- Ya well the "next generation" has this idea of totally destroying a good cars originality instead of preserving it. Now, if they want to hotrod a derelict car rotting in a field, no problem with me. But this car was all original, running good, little rust, easy to preserve or restore. It deserved better.

[@johnbroughton3401]

I have a '53 Customline 4dr that I'm leaving at stock height. Where I live (Kansas), I need the ground clearance. Function over style, guys. If you knew what a blessing it is to have a good grille in one of those, you'd not mess with it.

[@bobbymckinney1264]

Good video new subscriber,my papaw had 53 just like that except yours in alot better shape sweet looking car I like it..

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad you liked the vid and the car, Merry Christmas!

[@leemiracle6840]

Back in the 90s i had a 53 Customliner with the flathead V8 and 3 on the tree. Loved that car, had to sell it when i got laid off with a kid on the way. Would love to find another one in drivable shape like that one, brings back memories. ❤

[@davidbryant5875]

Keep making good content yal are growing quick about a month ago yal where only at I think a little over 1,000 subscribers now ur at 14k. Imagine in about 6 months. lol

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks for the support 🙌🏻

[@DriverGuy23]

Looks great! I picked up my ‘46 Chevy truck and the outside looked like crap. Mismatched panels and lots of mismatched paint. I went to town on it over the Summer. Sanded all the bad spots down, scuffed the rest. Next, laid a nice brown primer over the whole thing. Then, pained the fenders black and the body gray. Finally, went over all the fenders and high spots which I thought would take a beating from the sun and wet sanded through the paint to reveal the primer in those spots. Turned out really nice and I get compliments on the patina all the time. Best part is I spent less than $250 on all the paint and supplies and did it myself in the garage. Probably the best $250 I’ve ever spent.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Sickkk!🤠

[@tradrodsandcustoms]

Needs a 2x2 intake for an 8ba, aluminum heads and a cam, will pep her up a ton

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Sweet, we'll look into that!

[@jeffscott8323]

I like the color of this car. I'd lea e orginal. Put on some trim rings. (Wheels) seen lots of these when was a kid. Cool body style.

[@stevensilver1014]

all the work to make it look old not to me repaint it same color and clear it . the body is so straight

[@larrybailey43]

Purdy dash. Dad had a 1953 Ford wagon. I liked it

[@AMCguy]

For the three on the tree stuff, the trans is most likely a sideloader borg warner. Whatever it may be, its easy to convert to a floor shifter. If you felt like it!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Not sure what we'll end up doing next!

[@AMCguy]

Whatever you do, im sure itll be great

[@jeffscott8323]

Noooo dont cut hole in floor. Leave on tree. Ruins s value.

[@KristerRehn]

In my carshow, this old girl is a star😍

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks!

[@elainestamper3873]

Really hate what you did to an original classic car ! Getting it running and back on the road was great and all that was needed!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Well at least it's on the road, but our car and our budget build vid! Thanks for watching!

[@leemullally8774]

I drove ‘62 Ford in HS and this find brought back many memories. What a fantastic find.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad it brought back good memories!

[@michaelkeogh8454]

I really don't like fake patina, but yours came out nice. I think a matte clear would have been nicer.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Matte always does look great. Next build.

[@user-ms1ci2vm1e]

I agree smoothies look good on older cars not so much on later model cars some but just certain cars with the right accessories!

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

I would like to see just one of these car channels sell merchandise that is made in the USA. I am sick and tired of these flag-waving channels promoting all of their made in china t-shirts, can cozies, hats and key chains.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

We're definitely looking into it!

[@danielheartsill4269]

;Back in those days we used 20 weight oil in winter and 30 weight in summer. I think I saw the heater core bypassed so the core may be leaking. I don't know about now but in those days you could take the heater core to a shop and also the radiator to be rebuilt. None of the plastic crap of today.

[@Gunny426HemiPlymouth]

Dang, you got a damn good taste in cars.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Haha, thanks!

[@KPaul7]

Love the lace roof, and I to see see your channel going to 1 million sooner than you think. I have only gotten one ❤ from VGG in the over 2 years I've been watching. Another way you can grow your channel is to go on tour. You know the ones VGG, JYD, and Pole Barn go to. If you can get a shout out on any of the big channels, you'll scoop up a bunch of subs. I don't know if you know Kevin at Junkyard Digs but if you find a Honda three wheeler. I'm thinking he would probably be willing to buy it from you. He finds them on Facebook market place and just can't resist himself. He is in Iowa I think. On the merchandise, I totally agree with the usable stuff. With your logo of course. Now with that, you should have stickers and I mean alot of stickers. Not just for sale ether!! Give them to everyone and put them where people can get them. You could also do some live streams, and of course give away some stickers in the live stream. You might even want to give stickers in other orders. I really hope you see this and it helps. You guys rock and I look forward to more videos. Happy new year ❤️🇺🇲💪

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Happy new year! We've talked with Kevin before. Would like to do a build off at some point in life. We're mainly focused on growing organically as we can haha. VGG is great. We'll get to the merch part of things soon hopefully! Thanks for the comment. Happy new year!

[@johnvoysey1593]

Looks great. Love the fact you younger guys are keeping hot rodding alive

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks! Surprising how many hate comments we get but ones like these keep us going!

[@davidbryant5875]

Get you a cheap harbor freight spray gun lays the paint through a spray gun so much better. I think there only like 20 bucks. They have cheap air compressors too.That hood the way you have it sanded looks awesome!don’t pay no mind to negative comments buddy y’all did great for what you have.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thank you!

[@bubbagrose2186]

Ive been wanting to do a lace paint job on my 65 falcon

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

This is your sign to do it 💪🏻🙌🏻

[@misterhipster9509]

I'm 76, in broke ass youth was saddled w/flat head powered vehicles due to economics. So damn gutless and limited useful rpm due to shit intake limitations, must say the love of that past mystifies me. Got a good friend who's all about flatty's, I just smile and shake my head. My awakening was the first time I put a 283/220hp/4.11 rear gear to the floor. Call it an epiphany of power and beautiful noise, still in my head after all these years.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad we brought back good memories!

[@leonardwalters154]

Get ahold of Matt at Iron trap garage, he has the hop up knowledge and probably have all the old flathead profromance parts you'll need ,he has a KZbin channel by the same name

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

We'll definitely look into that, thanks!

[@67Mustang666]

I was about to say the same thing

[@janetc2092]

If they iron trap garbage they would be asking what the hell did they do to that car

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

@@janetc2092 judging by his cover photo and some thumbnails I'm not sure what you're referring to. He doesn't seem or look much a purist like your comment.

[@pretty-nickypeso59]

Don't care for how low it is , the fake patina is getting old everyone lowers their vehicle. I do like the interior. 1:15:30

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad you like them interior at least!

[@robertsteele7672]

In 1965 I had a very classy 52 Olds Rocket 88 2dr Hardtop. I guess they're quite an item now, having been famous for racing against the Hudson Hornets back in the day. Anyway, my friend's older brother had a 53 Ford 2dr Mainline in perfect condition, in Black and White with a new pleated B&W interior. He bored out that 239, installed a Crane Cam, Special pistons, Offenhauser Hi Compression Heads and Twin Carburetors. With the original 3 speed Overdrive it would do almost 135 MPH. I took it out for a drive one night and almost killed myself. My Olds couldn't come close to it. Nice Car you guys prepped for the road. I'm glad to see there's still some around. Best regards from your northern neighbors. God Bless America. RS, Maj Ret. Alberta, Canada.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Great memories it seems, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@robertsteele7672]

@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps Thank you for your kind comments too guys. I just subscribed to see more of your Death Trap Adventures when they come up. Keep up the good work! Bob Steele, Canada.

[@loose-arrow-garage]

New to the channel and I like what I saw so I've subscribed. I think your channel has the potential to really grow. Keep up the good work. I like what you did with the car. That car is just a little older than me so it's nice to see the younger generation getting interested in old iron.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@thomasputnam4491]

I'm 73 years old worked on lots of these ford's if you need to know something just ask me I been archaic for 50 years you need an 8 volt battery and it won't hurt the lights or guages

[@bookworm67-hv7nm]

nice little sled good job

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks 👍

[@25vrd48]

My first car was a 53 Ford Victoria with a blown up engine . It was originally owned by an elderly lady that drove it very easy and she sold it to her 16 year old neighbor that blew the engine the first day he owned it . I bought it and bought a fresh built Mercury engine and installed the engine . The Vicky had clear seat covers that needed to be removed . The car ran and drove great . The transmissions and rearends are weak and I tore up a few of both of them , the car would pull the left front tire when I really launched it when I was racing another vehicle . Years later I was with my best buddy that I told about the Vicky pulling the left front tire ( he told I full of poop ) and we ran into a buddy I went to school with and the first thing he started talking about was my Vicky that would lift the tire . Finally I had a witness to my story . That old Flathead Vicky was a really good car that I beat the hell out of and wasted . My first car was destroyed by me and I still tell people today to never buy a good vehicle for a kids first car . Bought that Vicky in 1966 and I'm 75 years old and about to buy a 1950 Ford 2-door sedan and put a flathead in it and just cruise around like y'all are and lower it and copy y'all's theme of your 53 and have fun . Got my 60 year class reunion in 2027 and that's what I'll be driving to the reunion hopefully in a Leisure Suit . Rock and Roll . Hell Yeah .

[@brettjones5041]

isw that a anniversary model 1903 t0 1953

[@todddenio3200]

Yes it is the 50th anniversary Jubilee

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Well now it's a ruined car that was in good shape before they got their hands on it.

[@bapa1]

I'm 70, and remember our 1952 Ford Customline very well. Three on the tree, flathead V8, very similar to your '53. We had it until 1962. I remember every detail. Keep up the good work. Us boomers would prefer originality, but looks like we are quite literally a dying breed. 🤷

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Appreciate that and this comment, thanks for watching and keeping an open mind about our ways!🙌🏻

[@BoosterGold52]

A for effort on this one. The patina looks really faked. Faking patina to look good is near impossible and not something to attempt without a lot of experience. The lace top turned out nicely. If you make the dash black it would look cool to also lace that just to have some continuity in design. Can't wait to see how you guys evolve as you go.

[@brandonlisenby6752]

The flatheads are the best sounding engines ever with straight pipes not obnoxiously loud at all.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Yeah they sound super good

[@mtnman3MTA3]

This fake aging doesn’t look anything like patina. You’ve probably seen patina on paint, it’s not that easy to replicate. A flathead V8 is a nice mill and a shoe box ford is an excellent automobile. The roof looks sweet.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

We'll glad you like some of it, thanks for watching! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jeffsnyder2051]

im a young boomer , i would drive the wheels off of that.😎

[@tradrodsandcustoms]

The metal work on that car couldve been done in 3-4 days...idk if you guys can weld or not, im new to the channel but it wouldve been very doable to do it right...hindsight being 20/20

[@MegaFitz50]

It is much worse than the Camara shows.

[@matthrivnak6572]

2 door or 4 door, it's still cool!

[@johnharrold6359]

This the third time I've seen that wipe-on stuff look like crap. Sorry you wasted your time on it. That being said, the patina looks like shit. Like the lace though.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad we can agree on the lace

[@aaronwilson8768]

It turned out great not just okay

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad you liked it!

[@farcasgarage3559]

Wait till you get a little older , youll like 4 doors lol

[@jokerswild4823]

car is a keeper.

[@jimmiebrown5014]

You need to put oil in that car that has zinc in it

[@renchjeep]

Nice job, guys! I was one of the guys who gave you sh!t about the drum/rotor thing, and I don't regret it one bit! Haha! Ya gotta have fun, and sometimes make fun, ya know? This 53 CustomLine was one awesome transformation. The lowering and wheels/tires really put it in a whole new category. The patina.....meh, not a big fan, as it's REALLY hard to create patina that looks like the honest-to-God real deal. Really not bad, though. That lace top really came out great, and the door panels and package tray look awesome! Overall, a great purchase and a great transformation! I really hope it does inspire younger folks to get into hot rodding the classics. That is a dying art form that needs to be revived and continued for sure!

[@user-lk8yh7bu5o]

Nice, But I would have updated the electric , brakes ,exhaust, Interior and left the rest alone. YES ! A daily driver.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Electric will be updated here soon at least

[@davidbryant5875]

Look good flat black. With torque thrust wheels but those smoothies look awesome too

[@stevensilver1014]

you do nice work ,but to old timer like me you ruined a perfectly good car

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

We can at least sorta agree on one thing haha. Thanks for watching!

[@amandastyles-uh6zx]

I know leave original classics original I hate how people modernise and screw with all original classics get rusted out junk to do all that crap with!!!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

@@amandastyles-uh6zx would you rather us keep it on the road or it rot and get sent to the crusher? All these negative comments make us want to do a video of us literally destroying it in a fun way. If you were at a car show and you saw us and this would you say anything or just type behind your keyboard?

[@amandastyles-uh6zx]

@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps hey I didn't say I didnt like it you guys did a good job 😁👍

[@amandastyles-uh6zx]

@@DailyDrivenDeathTrapsim just a little sad to see it loose it's all original look

[@gregoryblair9810]

So, with your lack of knowledge you may not realize these flatheads were in most of the hot rods that had 30's ford or chevy bodies. Your lace top brought back memories of my Harley Sportster on which I did the tanks and covers black base with silver through the lace and finished with candy blue. $20 bucks in the late 60's!

[@craigbowley6783]

Using Derek's stuff on your vehicle turns any dirt and dust into an almost unwashable goo. Just ask low buck garage.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

I'd rather have a shiny unwashable goo than dull stuff haha, hopefully we can even this stuff out with a buff tho

[@danielanderson4031]

Had a 53 Ford like this in HS.put blocks of ice in the trunk to get around in the snow!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Haha, good memories!

[@troybarnes2420]

Wpw y'all really fucked that 53 ford up. it already had cool patina paint, all you had to do was buff it.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad you love it so much, thank you thank you! We love making your builds the way YOU want them!

[@jasonpetrich4141]

That car would pull $26,000- $ 30,000 in my state just how you found it sitting $40,000 after it was running... dudes the top is sick thats a good idea, im do that to the top of my truck but red high shine metal flake awesome 👌

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thank ya!!

[@user-hv3hs5kl9x]

wow that is one nice car love it

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad you like it!

[@robertwbingo]

There is a tool you can buy that takes those door handles off, although it might be hard to find. However, most restoration shops have them. It's a very simple piece of metal that, if you google it, you'll probably find it. It makes the job so easy.

[@erikalbertson7483]

I love it ! Such a cool car !

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad you like the video and the car! It was a fun process 🙌🏻

[@richardcook1480]

I have a 51 big cables on 6v . Turn on the radio .wate for the tubes to warm up it properly works

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

We'll try that out

[@christiancafego4836]

Another awesome video guys 👏 keep it up

[@christiancafego4836]

Alot of people are gonna complain about the paint but it's your car and it's cool to see something different

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thank you! Yeah people are gonna complain but that's the Internet haha, hopefully most will like it or at least find if entertaining!

[@christiancafego4836]

I agree with your coyote swap suggestion

[@johnwade5747]

6 V are less faults, but more amps. They’re a real particular about cleanliness on connections and the heavy cables are a sign of 6 V having higher amps. If you ever accidentally strike a hot to a ground you’ll see what I mean. You can weld with them if you absolutely had to and had a very small rod

[@DieselG]

Very underated channel love ur work

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dougstripp7522]

Any old 6 volt system in the cars had larger battery cables to carry the higher amps. If you put smaller or regular size cables on a 6 volt you could burn them up.

[@jimmiebrown5014]

You don't see those cars very much anymore

[@skipstein744]

A great project restoration. I owned a 1953 Ford Customline two door in the late 1960's. Be king and gentle with her, she dersrves your TLC. Onward!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks! 🙌🏻

[@tomtritt1766]

1953 if it's original the fuel needs lead additive .

[@MatthewBerginGarage]

Not needed for this. All Ford flathead V8s have hardened valve seats

[@Baddog6873]

I did the same thing with my 55 Ford back in 1971 when I was 16

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Nice!

[@andrewweston2253]

Great job! Next time try a heavy duty polishing compound with the da for a more blended patina look.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks! Will do!

[@IowaMercMan]

Another old guy here. That is a very nice find, especially in Iowa. One thing you may not know about your Flathead is that in mid-1951 Ford stopped using hardened valve seats. Of course we don’t know if that is the original block, or if someone had hardened seats added at some point in its life. Maybe the former owner will know. Anyway, if it doesn’t have hardened seats, unleaded fuel will cause some issues pretty quick. Look for the stamped engine number on the top of the engine, kinda between the intake manifold and the head, near cylinder #3. Decode it…. If it’s an 8BA or 0BA , you’re OK. If it’s a 1BA you might not be Ok.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Appreciate the info!

[@thomasputnam4491]

Your ford has 110 horse power and it looks like shit after you lowered it ..that propane heater will kill you

[@kapekodbob]

Awesom man ! My family had one back in the early 50's. I was 7 and would ride in the back footwell with my 3 sisters on the seat. My mom would drive it too. A step up from the 46 LOL

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Right on!