MOVE’s Andrew Church says the detail that has been put into the 1950 Ford Single Spinner MYSLED is “next level”.
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Bree Harding
Jason Kennedy’s 1950 Ford Single Spinner is at MOVE as part of the museum’s Art in Motion exhibition, and it’s every bit a motoring and artistic masterpiece.
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Mr Kennedy is a car enthusiast, who has been customising cars since he was young.
After seeing chop top work by Metal Works’ Chris Wells, he got in touch and purchased his own lead sled.
He got to work installing a flathead V8 engine and painting it candy apple red before North Coast Custom Trim’s Cam Hayward installed the interior.
The seats and door panels were in classic tuck and roll, black and white leather forming a striking contrast.
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Bree Harding
The frame was brushed up, four-wheel disc brakes were added and Mustang 2+ airbags were installed to achieve the desired stance.
Memphis Hell’s Aaron Gregory installed a modern drivetrain in a ’51 Chevy Pickup that he had built.
Wanting to apply the same concept to his own Ford, Mr Kennedy had him build a new powerplant for the Spinner by combining an LS engine with a 4L60 transmission.
The car was finally complete, but after a truck sprayed gravel and stones at it soon after, causing major damage, and learning his insurance didn’t cover custom paint, the setback inspired a new vision for Mr Kennedy.
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Bree Harding
He enlisted the help of Smith Concepts’ Kyle Smith.
Together they came up with a flame paint scheme resembling a flowing flame that the unique vehicle sports today.
“The detail that’s been put into this car is next level,” MOVE’s Andrew Church said.
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Bree Harding
The bumper was processed and restyled to match the body’s bold presence.
The showpiece named ‘MYSLED’ has won many accolades, including the Kevin Daley Memorial Award and Guests Choice Award at the 2023 Hot Rod & Custom Auto Expo, and the Best Custom Car in 2024 at Yokohama’s Mooneyes Hot Rod and Custom Show.
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Bree Harding
It hasn’t been on display much in Australia since that show, but it can be viewed at MOVE in Kialla until the Art in Motion exhibition winds up on October 30.
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