I just bought a 1955 Ford Customline. 272 Y-Block with the Fordomatic transmission. Four door. 65,000 original miles. Black with blue interior. All gl*** is good. All stainless is good around windows and down both sides. No A/C. No power steering. Very little rust. Solid car. Hoping to stay as original as possible, but still make it my own. Looking to get in best daily driver running order as possible first. Then lower. Then fix headlight/taillight chrome and all other details. Any suggestions on how to first get the original motor, drivetrain, brakes and such as reliable and safe as possible would be very helpful. Thanks very much. Brian/Big Daddy Baltimore http://www.tumblr.com/blog/ifithaswheels
Welcome to the Group! The members have put together a treasure chest of upgrades and information here: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=18186 Be sure to save this! You will find "what fits", part numbers and vendor sources, send our member Retro Jim a pm and order the 1949-59 Ford Parts Manual on CD-ROM only $12 delivered to your door this has part numbers for every part of your car as well as blow up pictures of every component so you will know where everything is located.
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