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41woodie · 11-14-2018, 06:15 PM

In searching for a car I ran across an ad for what is being advertised as a 1950 Ford Crestliner Convertible. The problem is I don't remember that a convertible was produced in a Crestliner model. I just remember the tudors with the large two tone cove area on the side and maybe a vinyl top.
Was there a convertible in this model line produced?

51 MERC-CT · 11-14-2018, 06:27 PM

Possibly the Crestliner 'Deluxe' is the one that had the cove molding.

rotorwrench · 11-14-2018, 06:41 PM

The Crestliner was an attempt to compete with the 2dr hardtops that were showing up that year. Ford didn't do the hardtop thing till 51 with the Victoria . The convertible was not a big seller anyway so I doubt FoMoCo put Crestliner trim on any in 1950 but folks love to add stuff like that to their cars.

scicala · 11-14-2018, 06:52 PM

As far as I know, a '50/'51 Crestliner was not made as a convertible. Only the two door sedan.

Sal

petes 50 merc · 11-14-2018, 07:36 PM

heres one on ebay #2832578994288

Jersey Devil · 11-14-2018, 07:55 PM

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The 49-59-51 Ford Restiration Guide on page 1-6 states that the Crestliner was introduced in 1950 and only available in Tudor Sedan Body Style. The body type for 50 and 51 was 70C

I have seen convertibles that have had the sweeping Crestliner trim applied by their owners as a way to customize their cars.

Hope this helps,

Tom

50fordcoupeman · 11-14-2018, 07:56 PM

Go to post by 30 6 on 11/9 of all the old Ford brochures. They do not list a Crestliner convertible for 1950. Interesting read though.

Bob C · 11-14-2018, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petes 50 merc

heres one on ebay #2832578994288

That's the wrong number, to many nines.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1950-Ford-C...tbutnk&vxp=mtr

petes 50 merc · 11-14-2018, 08:49 PM

sorry about that i must have hit that number twice thats what happens when you get 80 years old been working on to many flatheads

Frank Miller · 11-15-2018, 07:43 AM

That is a very nice looking modified convertible worth every penny if it had the original engine in it. I have no desire to drive a Ford with a chevy engine but that's me.

V8ER · 11-15-2018, 09:48 AM

That car is not a Crestliner. There is no such thing as a Crestliner convertible. From the serial number, H means it started life with a 6 cylinder, 0 means 1950 model year, and KC means it was assembled in Kansas City. B in the first spot means V8.

41woodie · 11-15-2018, 10:27 AM

The eBay listing mentioned is the car that sparked the question. I was pretty certain that the Crestliners were not produced as a convertible but wanted to check with folks more knowledgeable about the year in question.
I did a google image search and did find two other convertibles sporting Crestliner trim. I will say it makes a very attractive car.

11-14-2018, 06:15 PM	#1
41woodie Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 31	Question for the 49-51 experts In searching for a car I ran across an ad for what is being advertised as a 1950 Ford Crestliner Convertible. The problem is I don't remember that a convertible was produced in a Crestliner model. I just remember the tudors with the large two tone cove area on the side and maybe a vinyl top. Was there a convertible in this model line produced?

11-14-2018, 06:41 PM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,425	Re: Question for the 49-51 experts The Crestliner was an attempt to compete with the 2dr hardtops that were showing up that year. Ford didn't do the hardtop thing till 51 with the Victoria . The convertible was not a big seller anyway so I doubt FoMoCo put Crestliner trim on any in 1950 but folks love to add stuff like that to their cars. Last edited by rotorwrench; 11-14-2018 at 06:48 PM.

11-14-2018, 06:52 PM	#4
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,698	Re: Question for the 49-51 experts As far as I know, a '50/'51 Crestliner was not made as a convertible. Only the two door sedan. Sal

11-14-2018, 07:36 PM	#5
petes 50 merc Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 44	Re: Question for the 49-51 experts heres one on ebay #2832578994288

11-14-2018, 07:55 PM	#6
Jersey Devil Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Delanco, New Jersey Posts: 115	Re: Question for the 49-51 experts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The 49-59-51 Ford Restiration Guide on page 1-6 states that the Crestliner was introduced in 1950 and only available in Tudor Sedan Body Style. The body type for 50 and 51 was 70C I have seen convertibles that have had the sweeping Crestliner trim applied by their owners as a way to customize their cars. Hope this helps, Tom

11-14-2018, 06:27 PM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Question for the 49-51 experts Possibly the Crestliner 'Deluxe' is the one that had the cove molding. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

11-14-2018, 07:56 PM	#7
50fordcoupeman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: LaGrande Oregon Posts: 865	Re: Question for the 49-51 experts Go to post by 30 6 on 11/9 of all the old Ford brochures. They do not list a Crestliner convertible for 1950. Interesting read though.

11-14-2018, 08:49 PM	#9
petes 50 merc Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 44	Re: Question for the 49-51 experts sorry about that i must have hit that number twice thats what happens when you get 80 years old been working on to many flatheads

11-15-2018, 07:43 AM	#10
Frank Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 2,106	Re: Question for the 49-51 experts That is a very nice looking modified convertible worth every penny if it had the original engine in it. I have no desire to drive a Ford with a chevy engine but that's me. __________________ “The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound

11-15-2018, 09:48 AM	#11
V8ER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 402	Re: Question for the 49-51 experts That car is not a Crestliner. There is no such thing as a Crestliner convertible. From the serial number, H means it started life with a 6 cylinder, 0 means 1950 model year, and KC means it was assembled in Kansas City. B in the first spot means V8.

11-15-2018, 10:27 AM	#12
41woodie Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 31	Re: Question for the 49-51 experts The eBay listing mentioned is the car that sparked the question. I was pretty certain that the Crestliners were not produced as a convertible but wanted to check with folks more knowledgeable about the year in question. I did a google image search and did find two other convertibles sporting Crestliner trim. I will say it makes a very attractive car.