Hello. Long time lurker, first time poster. I had lived in So. Cal. until I retired a few years ago. Have had a 56 crown vic, a 34 3 window project car, and now have a 51 Merc Woodie. As I begin the current rebuild on the woodie I hope to glean as much advice as I can get and take advantage of the HAMB members experience. Thanks.
Thanks for the welcome. Woodie has not made it out of Cali yet. I have been moving to my new home for the last year and still have to move my former garage to my new home. Woodie is completely stock and I hope to leave it that way, I am hoping get lots of advise when time to resurect it for the street.
Having a welcome home party when you get it back? Cool ride no matter the style. Woodies are hot Either stock or not.
Yes, getting the woodie out of Cali. is a priority. I have had it for over 30 years. Bought it for $800 and a trade for a Tea cart. Drove the car to work for years in the San Fernando Valley. Sentimental value because of the love my father had for that car. I had to build a garage big enough for all my cars and stuff before I could transport the the last out here.
Again Thanks for the welcome. I should add that my plan is to keep the flathead as long as I can , but I will be looking for ways to up the performance using proven vintage parts and ideas. I love the stock car but am ready to up the Cool factor.
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