Projects Progress report,,1954 "Ranch Wagon" (Update)

My last up date was in October of last year and there has been slow but steady progress,,



We started installing the glass and the door glass went smoothly but the side sliding glass was a problem,,the window channel that is available today is not as deep a channel and because of the height it needed spacing upwards to be flush with the side of the car,,not 1/4" below.

So a filler piece was made to space it up,,naturally the new glass had to go back to the glass shop and be trimmed.

Long story short everything works good.



The major hold up on the interior was the material ladyhrp wanted was back ordered,,twice and then they told us it wasn't available anymore,,Damn!

So we took a day off work and went to a upholstery warehouse in Duncan,South Carolina and found what the other shop told us don't exist!

Cats outta the bag,,the color is going to be green and white,,



Dave sewed up some of the green wind lace where we could get ready for the headliner.



While he was working on the wind lace I was installing the sound deaden/insulation material on the ceiling.



The next part of the puzzle was to install the headliner,,it turned out OK but there are a few wrinkles to be dealt with.



Today,,we tackled the windshield installation,,glass,rubber and stainless in a hole it is supposed to fit in but really don't want to,,I know now why glass men charge what they do,,it is a PITA!

But it's in,,



before I quit for today,,the dash was re-installed which would have been simple if I hadn't lost all the screws and nuts and bolts,,



I also wanted to post a photo of the T-shirts I had printed for Brenda's Flower Shop,,If your new to this thread Brenda's grandmother Jessie bought this wagon in 1954 and used it in her flower shop business for many years. HRP

 

That's cool that it's been in the family that long. Looks great nice work

 

HRP,

Lookin' GREAT. This one has been a long road for ya'. I like the color scheme.

You always have COOL stuff.

 

Yes,Her grandmother bought the car new and replaced it with a VW 21 window in the mid 60's and he passed it on to my wife.

We dated in this car and I borrowed it when I had a band to haul the equipment,,we even haul our kids in the car until a front spindle self destructed and the car was barked for about20 years.

 

Great car, great pix and a cool history.

 

Thank you Frank,,it's just been 8 long years so far,,I do hope 2012 is the year I finish this car. HRP

 

Looks great. I like those two door wagons. Glad it's getting done.

 

Great progress, and a very beautiful wagon. Nice work, HRP!

 

I've been following this wagon for years. It's really looking good. glad to see your wrapping in up.

 

HRP

Looks awesome!

Mark

 

Looks great Danny. Love that color green.

 

Looks very nice, I'm sure after working on 1930's cars making the change to late model stuff is a bit different. Maybe now is a good time to post a "before" photo. Look forward to more progress. Bob

 

What a great car, and a wonderful story!

...I second the "before" photo!!!

 

That looks great. Thanks for the update.

 

I've seen the before pics, definitely a labor of love. Inspiration for those who have stalled projects! Looking Good

 

Love it! Long time coming. Thumbs up from here!

 

Looks great...really glad to see you getting it back on the road...... especially since it has so much history with your family.....! Gona be sweet!

 

Hey Danny looks good! are u starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel? btw how is the deuce sedan?I still think about that carRandy

 

Awesome job so far! Like like the color combo too, don't really see many in that forest green.

 

Looks Good Danny! Keep up the good work...

 

The wagon is looking great! I guess this one is a keeper after it being in the family all those years.

 

HRP
you know how much I love a wagon....and a two door wagon is even better.
Love it, man.
Just wish Fred was here to enjoy it with us.

Gary

 

diggin' the interior colors...

 

Looks real good HRP. It will be ready for a canned ham in no time..

 

man that think is sweet. can wait for it to e 100% done

 

Saw your post on who's the oldest guy on the hamb and linked to your photo/build progress on Fotki......really, really nice work!!....I'm a HUGE wagon guy as well as a ford nut too!.....the 2dr wag's are where it's at, just gett'n harder to find especially in original condition.....I'm looking for one myself, have found a couple of candidates, but time and $$ seem to not coinside, when I need them too!.....planning on a aquisition by june or so......won't be long now and you and your wife will be enjoying your 54!......good luck finishing her up!......later, Doug

 

now where is the 21 window bus.... you next project I hope...

 

The wagon is looking really good. If these are the latest pics, I'm guessing that you won "The Great Battle of the Beauty Rings".
This one is a keeper for sure.

 

Very nice Danny!

Can't wait to see the finished product!

 

What a sweet Ranch Wagon. The color combo rocks, great car all around. ~sololobo~