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roosevelt · 07-26-2010, 11:16 AM

1949 Nash, really neat car. This photo makes me wonder if the model was going to demonstrate the fold into a bed front seat. I remember at the time they called the grille a massive racing style grille.

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Lux Hauler · 07-26-2010, 11:36 AM

I'm really not a fan of skirted FRONT wheels. Other than that looks alright!

jtur88 · 07-26-2010, 02:08 PM

A reall beauty. Classic looks and styling, ageless. Nice car, too.

Actually, in the preceding year, I thought Nash had the most beautiful front end of any '48 model.
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roosevelt · 07-26-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jtur88

A reall beauty. Classic looks and styling, ageless. Nice car, too.

Actually, in the preceding year, I thought Nash had the most beautiful front end of any '48 model.
http://nozama.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54...4fef970c-400wi

Yes it did but I'm partial to the Mercury because of the chrome side trim on the fenders.

I like the chromed stone shield on the rear fender of the 48 Nash, they were usually black.

roosevelt · 07-26-2010, 02:26 PM

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I'm really not a fan of skirted FRONT wheels. Other than that looks alright!

I don't think that is a skirt but part of the fender. Changing tires must have been hard. Didn't they call this car the bathtub?

You know, this Nash looks a lot like the 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt dream car.

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Lux Hauler · 07-26-2010, 02:40 PM

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I don't think that is a skirt but part of the fender.

Then what is it called if its not removable?

roosevelt · 07-26-2010, 02:42 PM

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Then what is it called if its not removable?

Well, it must be the fender. The Thunderbolt had a similar look but the chrome part came off.

Lux Hauler · 07-26-2010, 02:47 PM

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Well, it must be the fender. The Thunderbolt had a similar look but the chrome part came off.

HAHA.... yes but any specific name for that skirt style fender???

Lux Hauler · 07-26-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by roosevelt

I don't think that is a skirt but part of the fender. Changing tires must have been hard. Didn't they call this car the bathtub?

You know, this Nash looks a lot like the 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt dream car.

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Reminds me more of an old refrigerator.

Sayantsi · 07-26-2010, 02:52 PM

Its not that the Nash looks better as the years pass, its just your eyesight going!