The panel body was completely blasted to get it down to virgin metal. Larry fabricated the steel running boards, a massive one-piece gullwing rear door, and a custom rear roll pan with a recessed license plate. Larry used the stock grille shell that is flanked by a pair of Hagan Tri-Bar blue dot headlights. The rear LED taillights were sliced and frenched into the roll pan. The panel's metal surfaces had been shaved of door handles and badges. After endless hours of block-sanding and filling, Larry achieved flawless, straight panels, doors, and fenders. The rich purple color was applied to continue that clean, smooth appearance.
The interior dash was extended 2 inches and then smoothed. The original gauge cluster was removed to make room for a Dakota Digital cluster. The incredible stitch craft was created by Barkey's Upholstery in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. The cut-down front seats were donated from a Dodge Caravan, and the rear seat was pulled from a Ford Aerostar. The seats were covered in Ultra bone leather with purple leather flame inserts. A huge seamless, one-piece headliner was also covered with Ultra bone leather. The Ultra bone leather door panels were accented with purple leather armrests.
This cool '53 panel allows the Hill's to cruise in comfort and style as they attend show 'n' shines in style in the ultimate classic family hauler.
The monochrome leading edge...
The monochrome leading edge features a factory grille flanked by a pair of Hagan Tri-Bar blue dot headlights and a narrowed bumper.
The seats, door panels, headliner,...
The seats, door panels, headliner, floor, and kick panels were treated with Ultra bone and purple leather.
The door panels were covered...
The door panels were covered with Ultra bone and accented with purple armrests. Notice the embossed Blue Oval logo.
Simple sport mirrors help...
Simple sport mirrors help with the peripheral view of following traffic.
A healthy '95 Ford 302ci engine...
A healthy '95 Ford 302ci engine provides plenty of grunt under the hood. If it's not chromed, it's polished. Check out the massive double-barrel shotgun air intake.
The smoothed dash displays...
The smoothed dash displays a Dakota Digital gauge cluster for at-a-glance observation of the engine's vitals.
The front bucket seats are...
The front bucket seats are from a Dodge Caravan. They were cut down and covered with Ultra bone and purple flamed leather.