1954 Chevrolet BelAir Townsman

**gray** · 02 November 2017, 04:23 PM

Who could not love the Chev woody and the 50 Ford Crestliner. I've only ever seen one Crestliner. Very rare option on the 50 Ford.

**Ron Duke** · 03 November 2017, 04:59 PM

Thanks Larry and Eric.

Thanks Gray. Yes, the Ford Crestliner actually came out in late 1950. There were two color options. The "sportsman green" and black as depicted, and a "torch red" and black version. The "Crestliner" name was kept only through the 1951 model year. After that, it was named the "Crestline" from 1952 to 1954.

**Boy** · 03 November 2017, 05:15 PM

And which color options for the interior went with these variations?

**Ron Duke** · 04 November 2017, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by Boy

And which color options for the interior went with these variations?

Hi Boy,
As far as I can determine from my research, the interiors were two-tone color coordinated with the exterior.
Just noticed I need to update the color of the interior when I change from the green to the red option.

**stygg2003** · 04 November 2017, 06:29 AM

Great drawing as ever Ron, especially with the updated figure in #8

Stygg

**wizard509** · 04 November 2017, 05:10 PM

Love it Ron. The information provided is a plus also, as in Gray"s posts. When I was in high school 51 Fords were the rage. This looks similar. Mine was a 51 powder blue coupe, the front seat broke and when I stepped on the gas the front bench seat would lay back, then the reverse gear went out, boy was that a ordeal trying to get out of a parking place, I had to get out and push id backwards then get back in and drive off.

**Ron Duke** · 04 November 2017, 07:34 PM

Thanks for your kind comments Stygg and Larry.

I haven't as yet, but I keep telling myself I'm going to do a "51, Larry.
My oldest brother's first car was a 1950 Ford Custom convertible that was raked, with cutouts, bull-nosed and red and white tuck n' roll seats.

I only road in it once, but it was a memorable experience.

**wizard509** · 05 November 2017, 01:34 AM

That's a beauty Ron.

EDIT: I was just relating a story that your drawing made me think of.

**Boy** · 05 November 2017, 10:25 AM

Fantastic Ron!

At first sight, you drew the Crestliner and the Custom separately. Did you interchange any parts?

**gwpriester** · 05 November 2017, 01:20 PM

Forgive me if I'm clueless, but I think everyone knows that by now. I've added highlights to the shadowy figure including a hat.
Does this come close to what you are trying to explain to me?

Works a lot better for me now Ron. That is exactly what I was speaking of.