Hi all. Just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I am from the Lansing, Michigan area and I was a collision repair tech for almost 20 years starting as a senior in High school. I'm no stranger to vintage autos as I've had a few myself and worked on even more. Back in December I bought a 54 Customline sedan. I couldn't p*** it up as I've always wanted a 50's era car to restore and this one was complete and solid! I don't plan on doing any body work for a couple years because I think it looks presentable the way it is. Besides, I have a list of mechanical upgrades I want to do first. Currently the engine is at the machine shop and I've rewired (using a kit) everything but the engine compartment and front lights. This car has taught me a lot over the last few months and I know I have a lot more to learn but it has been interesting and this site has been a valuable resource. I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions and I hope I am able to offer my help as well......
Thanks everyone for the warm reception. I will get some pics up soon. I'm doing the self adjusting drum brake conversion right now using the 67-68 mustang hardware. The thread by Chopd top on this conversion is fantastic! Only wish I found it sooner. Lol. Also I just found a complete 79 Granada power steering set up on ebay so I hope to do that upgrade in a couple weeks.
Welcome to the site. A lot of good information here. I moved here to Az. from Livingston County in Mi. about 5yrs. ago to escape the snow/cold.
Thanks everyone. I'm glad I found this place. So much great info on our old fords. This is gonna save me a lot of time. I hope I can pay it forward as well. I totally know what you mean 57custom. Getting really tired of long winters. I'm originally from potterville, Mi. Just a small village about 25 minutes from Lansing so I'm a country boy born and raised. I currently live in Lansing [emoji53] and let me tell you I am out of place here... Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Jimmy since you are new,first welcome to the Group. At the top you see the "Sticky FAQ" in this are all kinds of tips and how-to info put together by myself and many of our members,this is for information ONLY. DO NOT post questions there use the regular forum here for that,so if you have a tip or a how to post it and I'll link it to the "FAQ".
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