[Chrysler300] Re: Fat fenders and lead sleds

[Ronald Kurtz <mark6268@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks, Rich, for the larification.

I remember using solder and soda bottle caps (less cork) to "nose" and "deck" 
customized cars. It was a great time. One of those cars is still on the road.

Best,
Ron Kurtz
E #292

f]rom: Richard Barber <C300@xxxxxxx>
To: Ronald Kurtz <mark6268@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Fri, March 25, 2011 5:06:41 PM
Subject: Fat fenders and lead sleds


Fat fendered cars were typical of most all makes in the late 30’s-early 40’s.  
The ’40 Ford is a prime example.  In 1949, Fords, Mercury’s and Lincolns were 
restyled with slab sides.  

 
Any car that has had its bodywork extensively modified (especially like the 
’49-51 Fords & Merc’s) can be referred to as a lead sled due to the large 
amounts of lead used to cover and smooth the welding associated with chopping 
the top, removing external trim, “Frenching” the headlights and taillights and 
even sectioning and channeling the main body.  Today, we use fiberglass and 
Bondo.
 
I don’t see many auto body modifications on late-model cars, but custom paint 
jobs, wheels, audio systems and air-bagged and slammed chassis seem to be the 
choice of those that want their ride to be unique.  For a terrible example, 
see:  http://tinyurl.com/4hfcfuv
          
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619&item=150582138971&viewitem=&category=6160     ;
 
 
Rich Barber (‘50’s guy)
Brentwood, CA
 
From:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf 
Of Ronald Kurtz
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:37 PM
To: tchvapil@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Coker Tire Discount
 
  
Hi, Tom:

I believe the term, "lead sled' refers to the "fat fenders" cars of '49 to '51 
Fords and Mercurys. Members: please correct if I am wrong. 

Best,
Ron Kurtz
E #292 

From: Tom Chvapil <tchvapil@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, March 25, 2011 4:06:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Coker Tire Discount

  
This must be where the term lead sled originated. Credit goes to Coker 
tires.....

Tom Chvapil
Tucson,Az
tchvapil@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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