Lady J

1951 HenryJ (no trunklid) mild 50's custom
Name of car: Lady J Tag: LOVEMYJ
Third owner: Linda Kerns, Hagerstown, MD

Purchased in 1992
Complete off-frame restoration in 1993
4 cylinder engine and tranny

Additions/changes from the original car:

painted "heather" with white pearl and metallic; body seams filled in
extended rear bumper due to addition of continental (not placed like the 52s nor is it canvas)
fenderskirts are 59 Ford, altered
visor is original HJ but with 1" removed
2" lowering blocks, with extra spring added
dual chrome exhaust with glasspack muffler
windshield (removed center piece)
AMC wheels with "lace" hubcaps and whitewall tires
cats eyes headlights, blue dot rear tail lights
upgraded to 12V, alternator instead of a generator, with an extra horn
carpet, headliner replaced; seats and inside panels reupholstered in gray
velour
carpeted (black) trunk
60/40 Buick front seat
addition of glove compartment from a 1953 HJ
addition of radio/tape player/speakers