1955 Ford Mainline Makeover

Very impressive, been enjoying this thread.

 

I know your going to love that car.Need some stainless a friend has a ton.Great job!!!!

 

I haven't been here for a while, looks like it is moving right along, I like your two tone, I am thinking of doing that with the wagon when it gets repainted.
I think the white roof was the right choice. other then it shows every bit of dust...
Keep going like you are it great...

 

great job and i enjoyed your photos of your work , outstanding project

 

Still looking for seat covers.....anyone???

 

heres an idea i have been kicking around, i have been checking for used leather sofas in my area to use as material to redo seats, some are like new.

 

I'm actually looking for some NOS covers - vintage!

 

Wow!
I like the color combo. It looks really good.
I cant wait to see more.

 

looks great and you are almost there, good job...

 

Thanks! I am really loving the 56 tailights - beats the plain Jane 55 setup by a long shot!

 

Yeah those are cool. Mine are in good shape but if they ever need replacing...
I have though about adding the backup lights....

 

The more of this thread I see, the more I want to loan you my car for a couple weeks!

 

Seat covers are made for a 4door so they don't fit like they should - but it was all I could get.

 

Looks great with the stainless trim on!

 

hold sh*t good job bro!!!

 

Awesome thread! great job, i am now waiting for the picture of your day being surprised by you and that sweet car!!!! I cant wait. . . I read it all one shot, it was a good read. . .

 

Thanks guys! Just finished the trim on the passenger side. Starting to feel like I'm finally near the end! I'm thinking about maybe some beauty rings for the wheels. The dog dishes look lonely. Whatcha think?

 

Whadya end up using for clips Bill? Looks GREAT, btw.

 

Absolutely fantastic! Nuff said!
Later,
Dick

 

Don't shoot me but...... I used the windshield urethane. I just couldn't do the holes.

 

Aye for the beauty rings. You've really done a first-rate job on this car.

 

Beautiful. Nicely done one more vote for trim rings.

 

very very nice! a big change from when it looked like the engine was growing something...lol

 

I think you will live to regret that decision.

But the car does look good. Any upholstery shop or anyone with a good sewing machine could cut that upper front seat cover down the center and sew a black vinyl panel on the cut line to allow the seat to tilt forward pretty easily. Would probably be the way to go there.

 

The trim does have me nervous, but I think it'll be ok for awhile. It's not going to see much highway speed - hopefully that helps.

I asked my upholstery guy about doing just that rto the front seat. If he weren't out of town it might have happened. Maybe later down the road.

 

This car continues to look better each time you post, fantastic job.

 

Looks great. Very nice job.

 

Thanks everyone! I had to replace both outer tie rod ends and straighten the bend tie rod on the passenger side. Once all of that and the brakes were done I set the toe-in at 1/4". Anyone know if that is correct or close???

Trim rings on the way!