The Jalopy Journal
Perfect! A deadline for me to have my car running again! Santa Cruz in May is the place to be.
My Fairlane with an I6 came with the same one, although it was in the trunk when I bought the car. I put it on and ran it for awhile, but the oil...
Just say when! I should have gone already but I haven't gotten around to it in the 5 years I have lived out here. I just hope I can get the Ford...
This might be the trick. I can get to at least 2 or 3 out of the 5 or 6 that are in there so that will hopefully be enough. If not, my 9 year old...
The clips that hold it on have about 5 or 6 small bolts going through the door/fender with a nut on the inside so the "right" way to do it is to...
Without destroying it... If this has already been answered and someone can direct me to the thread, that would be great. I just searched all over...
I talked to John at Big M right before I posted this thread and he was really helpful. He said he had a couple of 55 fairlanes on the lot so I...
I need some body parts for my 55, and it's always good to know where the best yards are for general knowledge. I've got a few that I know of, but...
Couldn't agree more - "serious inquiries only" is a total waste of ad space. If someone is interested enough to call, they will call. If some...
I'm guessing its the same as my 55 ford and if so its screwed in from the inside of the body panels. The best way to remove it without denting...
I had a bunch of folks acually look at my keys, not just look up the car in a book. My problem was that I was asking them instead of asking the...
I did a search but couldn't find any threads on this, so if there is one already I'm sorry. I need a spare set of keys for my 55 ford and none of...
Motorcycles actually got me into cars, but lately the cars are taking over. I still ride twisty mountain roads whenever I can. I love hiking now...
That's funny as hell
I don't know the whole story of that car, but I've seen the pictures here on the HAMB and without exaggeration, it is the best looking shoebox on...
Germ needs to write a book. This tiny morsel alone kept me from doing anything productive at work for a solid hour. I'm still dying... I will...
Either that, or the bike is butt ugly too
It doesn't seem like anyone agrees on what a rat rod even is, but still so many people get all offended if the term gets used on you and your car....
The guy built the whole thing with nothing but a few photographs to go on. Most people on earth couldn't build a working toaster with that...
Welcome Nick - There are lots of NorCal folks here on the HAMB and as a Hot Rod Shop owner, I'm sure you'll have much to contribute. Where is your...
That looks fantastic! There are only so many 49 Mercs out there so its nice to see proof that something else can make a nice custom. Thanks for...
Here's a 51 merc 4 door wih a bunch of pics that might help you. http://www.greaterdakotaclassics.com/carpages/sold/51_mercury.htm
Hudson - Thanks for the photochop - That's pretty much what I had in mind. Some early 60's Caddy's had that clean glass from the vent window back...
I take no credit for building this beauty, but I was at least thoutful enough to download its picture. [ATTACH]
Nothing? I guess that means this idea is either completely revolutionary and original....or really really bad. 50/50 shot at least...
I've been staring at my roof for a long time and one of these days, I'm gonna cut it off. I haven't seen many chops on a 55 Fairlane/Victoria,...
Here's a few - I have a bunch more if anyone is interested. A sad majority of the rides there were cookie cutter billet covered blah blah...
This green 4 door looks as good as ANY two door. Like somebody else said, if you do the 4 door right it can be amazing but its a lot tougher to...
I went to the Autumn get together in Pleasanton today and it was a good show. There was definitely a bit too much billet on some of the rides,...
Hey Jen, Even if you can't drive the car, you could still have the enjoyment of bringing it back to life. Then you would just need to find a good...
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