Progress Report,,1954 Ford "Ranch Wagon"

I got my stainless exterior body trim installed and finished painting the wheels and mounted the new tires,,,man,it's starting to look like a real car.

I can't wait to push the car out in the sunlight and step back and get a better view. HRP

 

I'm loving it!

 

sweet!

 

awesome!! love it.

 

Yup, that's gonna be sweet!

 

beautiful!

 

Thats nice very cool. If you gave it a name I'd call it Sweet Pea you know the green color. Once again SWEET CAR

 

man that thing is coming out so nice...............john

 

looking good! no complaints here.

 

Nice real nice

 

Lookin good. I can't wait to see it.

 

HRP that's lookin' sweet! Just got the trim and bumpers back for my 54 plymouth wagon and hopin' to make time to get mine on so I can get a similar perspective...that's one fine longroof you've got there

 

Nice work HRP! You sure have a patient wife!! ha ha ha!!

 

Looks good, I can't believe how similar the roof line is to my 53 Plymouth Suburban, looks like they would just about interchange

 

Love it. Looking' really nice....
I'm just stripping my '54 Victoria. I can't wait to get to the point your at now.
Keep us posted on progress.

 

Geez, that's good lookin' !!!

 

Looks great!

 

I love the color!

 

Thanks guys,,,after almost 7 years it's about time it started to come together,,

A couple more in the daylight. HRP

 

Neat ol' car.

 

WOW!!! I remember when you first started this project. It sure is turning out great. I don't remember, is that the origional color?
What does your wife say about the fact the end is in sight? Is she looking forward to driving it again? Keep us informed as you near the finish line.

Frank

 

Thanks Frank,,I'm sure you remember just how rough this old car was,,,103 patch panels,3,300lbs of sand and several sheets of 4'x8' sheet metal and help from several friends.,,labor of love.











The color is nothing like the original dark green or the metallic green paint job in the late 60's.but we did repaint in the original 2 tone style of green and cream.

Brenda is pretty happy and more than ready to drive this car again,,you may remember this car was bought by her grandmother off the Ford dealers show room floor,,so it means a lot to her.HRP

 

Not my cup of tea, but nice work all the same and that is all that counts.
It should turn a few heads when done.

 

Why not go ahead and install the chrome grill pieces

FYI ... I got the chrome stuff back from Advance Plating today ... I handed it to Tom of Advance @ Charlotte NC Goodguys

The 54 is looking good ... lots better than when we took it to Georgia a few years ago.

 

i'll bet mrs. HRP can't wait....she is going to take it to knoxville next year.......right??.....ha ha

 

If I can get it done why not?,,

I am one that ain't real happy about the new policy but I just might leave all the Deuces home an play the new game,,,we will see. HRP

 

Very nice.. love those wagons. Can't wait to see it on the road!



Malcolm

 

looks great! cant wait to see it all done

 

The rear of the body is about finished,lift gate hung and tailgate installed,a little jewelry with the Ford Crest,I also found my tail light lens,still waiting on the chrome shop to finish the base for the tag light and the handle for the lift gate.

NOW i can turn my attention to the engine and transmission,do some painting and adding a few shiny bits and pieces here and there after it's been siting in the corner for a few years. HRP

 

That does it! I'm gonna drag mine out and start gettin busy. Its beautiful HRP, and the color is perfect!