1955 Ford Customline "facelift"

Quaters looking good man keep it up...

 

After seeing yours I am glad mine was from Ohio,if mine would of sat outside and been driven after 68 it would of not been worth fixing. Mine sat in a garage since 68 and I think it did not move any from 68 to the early 80s when I got my dad to drive it some after fixing the leak in the trans. Jeff

 

Thanks for the updates! Im restoring a 54 merc 2 dr ht with similar issues. RUST! Ive gotta replace the frt x member also.

 

What Lazy said.....LOL... you soon get to know who your friends are!!! Best of luck wiht the car tho' ~ she looks great!

 

Thats some damn nice work there. Makes my little project look easy. Thank god for the lack of salt on our roads here in the NW. Can't wait to see it in some paint.

 

Well... She is in primer...and were ready to start blocking...
I must say the rear passenger quarter came out well...

 

Drivers rear quarter...

 

Drivers side rocker and lower front fender...a few runs in the primer. that will go away though.

 

The ass end...

 

Well put.

 

Thanks.

 

Paint... Im hope to see some later next week.

 

The body is ready for the sealer primer.
The body is blocked and all the little touch ups are done.
Paint soon.

 

Man that looks great. Cant wait to see it in color!

 

better drill for those antennas!!!

 

I have a 56 that I am doing the same on, good job!

 

Hey Nitro, Now that you got a little practice.....want to start on my Fairlane???

I'm really looking forward to seeing this thing painted. I thought it looked slick BEFORE the scary pictures with the cancer.

 

not taking the trim off to paint? did you just prime around them?

 

Thanks Man.

Do you have any pictures of yours?

 

I CANT WAIT to get this thing in paint!
What are your plans with yours?

 

I taped off the side trim, Tail lights and the grill.
And yes... I had my balls busted by my pals...
It all needs to come off before paint...
At first i just wanted to do a minor cosmetic facelift...
and went way head deep into the rust repairs,
and at some pont... I got lazy

 

Any progress on the ride? I'm dying to see where she's at!

 

Although she is learning at a pretty quick rate when my much better half the saw the pic of your face when you pulled the rocker off she asked the perfect "I'm still learning" question... Does it smell bad? Got to love her. Bad ass car though. Minus the rust I wish my rides looked that good. Congrats!

Skullz

 

Looking real good can't wait to see it in color.

 

I know it's done. Post some pics already!

 

i have fixed worse!!!
dont get overwelmed.
look over all that needs repair.make templates.take pictures.start at one area.do your best work.go to next area.a little every time.before you know it you will be closer than you think.remember one thing....it is a love hate thing.

 

Glad I wasn't the only one gettin' antsy.

 

Ran into a few snags... ( A few runs in the paint... That turned into color sanding...right through the paint on the cowl area...)

She's back home and now the fun stuff...putting it back together.

Heres a teaser shot!
Enjoy!