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Ok so I started this on the passenger side of my 54 on addition to replacing all of the rubber and I've run into a problem. [ATTACH] Setting the...
No the stuff I'm missing is like the chrome plates that go at the bottom of the back doors, the hood bird and virtually all of the chrome I have...
I'm going to have to do that eventually myself as the cover that goes over the key slot is just down right missing. I am hoping I can slowly find...
That was more or less my intention. Lot of the old school locksmiths are gone out here. I know of one that may know someone but I'll save it for...
Whats your address? I may do that with just the glove box for awhile
Southern California....I can't tell you more because I'm in the witness relocate....damn :) I'm in an area known as the In land Empire
Outstanding, thank you. I know there is a dang lot for me to learn about this car and Ford's of this era are basically a mysetery to me. I've...
Awesome tyvm
What about glove box?
Does anyone have or know of a list of what other models have interchangeable keys/ tumblers for all of the locks for a 1954 ford crestline?
All Things I have found in my current project. I am more than certain that there will be some more surprises as I go along. My car has always been...
yeah im not just throwing primer over it. theres not as much rot in there as you might think. I already put converter in there. I know these cars...
Decided to just go for it. Started stripping back the roof. There's a couple of little ripples in it and one spot that looks like someone may have...
With the exception of the center area it does pretty much look like a bumper off a 51.... Here is a photo of a 51. looks like it to me minus the...
took a few photos in the hopes it may help. I cant make the sun come out to give everyone a better look. If these dont work ill take some more....
Like the title says this was sitting in my 54 project car along with a set of bumpers for a vw bug. I have no idea what its from but maybe someone...
Turns out the glove box was not locked. Interesting stuff in there. A few parts for the car, some stuff that I dont know what it was and...
ill give it a try there then
I'm off tomorrow so I'll have a look at it when I head out to get body work supplies. For the sake of argument let's assume that the insert is in...
Any tips on put to break into the glove box without damaging it?
I'm in Southern California so it will remain mostly dry. Unfortunately not seen in the photo is my Harley that is coming out of the shop soon so I...
No guesses even?
So I cleaned out my 54 project today and there was a bumper in there that I couldnt Identify. Normally I would guess that it is something Ford but...
Thank you everyone. I am already having fun with the car. Today was spent cleaning out and organizing. I have a somewhat better idea of what is...
Hello everyone, New to the forum and brand new to this social group. I just brought home my new project today and will be starting work on it...
Luckily for me the gentleman who was handling the sale for the Widow (family friend) ran a tow company for most of his life so he unlocked...
Ive been feeling a hankering for a project thats a little outside of my comfort zone. Last Saturday I put a deposit down on this 54 and got her...
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