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I just saw this thread on the 35 fords. I have a 35 fordor flatback sedan. The grille that was in the car when I got it was bent and poorly...
combination- 54 ford park lamp housings 54 chev center with extra teeth.
here is my 54. the picture was taken at Fort Worden in Port Townsend Washington [[ATTACH]
Swapping the rubber for urethane does not work either. The heat bakes the urethane until it is like a solid mount. The only advantage was the...
I used a 1963 Galaxy steering box and column. It bolted in, even the wiring connected, and it gives you a rag joint to help get rid of vibrations....
I used those mounts when I put a 351 windsor in the 54. The motor was from a 1974 Torino, and I used the Torino exhaust manifolds. They were...
Hey Rockin Rebel I have a 390 in my 54. It fits, but you need the left exhaust manifold from a 63/64 t-bird to clear the steering box. you are...
Car looks great Ian a darker contrasting colour on the wheels would make those dog dish caps show up a little better. Personally I like the dog...
yeah that looks great Ian
I did mine body color. I thought the silver took away from the grille[ATTACH]
When I first did my wagon in the early 90's, I used a 351w from a 74 Torino. I used mounts that I think I got from Butch's. I used the stock...
Mission, British Columbia. 50 miles east of Vancouver BC
I used a GM pump and a modified bracket on my 390 in a 54 Ford
Welcome from BC Canada - always happy to see another many door wagon- nice custom too
I also got the cd from Retro Jim. It is an excellent source for putting our cars together. My car has been together for 20 years and I thought I...
and Welcome from Mission, BC Canada
I did the 390/c6 swap in my 54 Ford wagon. It works really well. I moved the rad forward for clearance. The drivers exhaust manifold from a 63 or...
thanks for posting those Retro Jim. I agree that the 54 Merc is one really sweet ride. The first car I ever drew as a kid was a 54 Merc. Of...
Welcome from Mission BC Lloyd Lee
Welcome from Vancouver BC. - I love 390's. I have one in my 54 Wagon
thanks JeffB2. we might try that
Thanks Retro Jim. I would appreciate it if you could measure yours.
does anyone know if a firewall pad for a 56-56 will come close to fitting on a 54 convert? They appear to be a whole bunch cheaper. The only ones...
Sweet- looks really good
welcome from BC - always nice to see another longroof
our thoughts and prayers are with everyone that has been hit with these awful storms
Jc13 just so you know, there are two housings for 57 ford. The sedans had the small bearing housing and the converts,wagons, and retractables had...
lookin good - I like the wheel treatment
Jeff, you are right about engine weights. I put the aerostrar coils on the front of the wagon and added kyb gas shocks. It cornered like a slot...
AWSOME- I love green on old Fords
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