Progress report: 1954 Ford "Ranch Wagon"

Well,I called and talked to my painter today and he said come check it out the basic body is painted and he is color sanding today.

I jumped in the truck and wasted no time in getting to his shop,,,I was shocked at first at the color combination,not that the colors are wrong but ask why he had painted the top cream when it was supposed to be green.

Rule #1,,make sure you and your painter are on the same page,,we both agreed we had misunderstood each other and the top indeed does get green paint,,,just around the windows was to be cream.

He took it well as did I,,just more paint,more time and mo money

He has done a great job and really is trying to go that extra mile,,,so without any more comment,,the car as it sits now,,next week it should be painted correctly. HRP







And the cream top that will soon be green,,,

 

It looks great! This is the fun part...puttin the pretty stuff on one piece at a time.

 

So thats what you've been up to. Looks great !!!!! Can I get a ride next time Im in the neighborhood ?

 

Looks great HRP....I kinda like the color combo. But it is your car. That is why they have 64 colors in a box of crayons..LOL See ya on the road.

 

Nice! Cool Wagon!

 

Excellent!
Let us know when the shakedown cruise is.
Maybe we can make a real event out of it.

 

I love it!

 

Looks great. IMHO leave the top cream.....

Shane T.

 

Don't change it.

 

Coolness. I agree top should be green. Like a green oreo.

 

Thats comin along great! Looking 4ward to seing more pics

 

Thats nice. I have a 57 ranch wagon,project after next, and it has the "oreo" look.
You and the painter show alot of cl*** saying missunderstanding and the painter is taking nessasary steps.
you will have a great time during the ***embly phase.

 

I think it looks great the way it is. Either way it`s cool.

 

I should hate you, but I'm just so happy to see one of these near comletion I just pissed my pants! Really man, It looks terriffic! Love the color!

 

I myself like the white top ... and we all KNOW that a white top makes for a cooler temperature inside ... But it is Brenda's wagon and her choice

 

Looks nice but I too think I'd like the green oreo better.

 

what frontend componets you using

 

Looking good Danny!

Keep us posted.

JH

 

I talked to Dendy tonight at the club meeting and everything is cool,,,he said the top will be green and everything on the basic body should be color sanded by next weekend.

This car has been a part of her life as long is she can remember,,she is only one year older than the wagon! HRP

Thanks man,That means a lot coming from you.

Randy,,, what can I say other than "If momma ain't happy,,no one is"

It's a ways away,,but it's a good idea.

Thank you Jim,,,

I need to get the engine cleaned up and ready to go in for the final time,,,looks like it won't be too much longer. HRP

 

Sure you can. HRP

Like this?,,
i ain't too good at photo shop,just like a kid I tend to color outside the lines HRP

 

i like it like it is, white looks good

 

Nice wagon HRP, wife and i had one when we lived in So-Cal wish we still had it. Colors look good.
Jack

 

It's coming along, thanks fo the update.

 

Thanks Denise,,yes it is coming along,,

 

Was that the patch that killed your shear?

 

The front independent suspension is original to the car,,54 was the first year for the upgrade from the pin and link earlier style.

I rebuilt everything with new bushings and uses dropped spindles and Granada disc brakes. HRP

 

what spindles did you use the car looks great and im shure it will look great with the other paint

 

I got the spindles from Fatman Fabrications in Charlotte,North Carolina. HRP

 

Lookin good......keep at it. You and Brenda deserve a happy ending after all the h***les so far.
And you KNOW how Fred and I always felt about wagons. This one is off the chart!
Gary

 

Man, That is looking good!!!!!! tell him I have a wagon after yours... my 2 door chevelle wagon...
racinman rick