Features 1954 Ford "Ranch Wagon" - It's finally a Driver!

Well boys & girls after 9 long years I can say "It's a driver".

A test drive proved everything worked as it should,with the exception of the horn & gas gauge,I think the sending unit is bad,but I can drive the car and it's not a static piece of art anymore!

Had it not been for the Hamb the wagon would probably still be rotting away in the barn,,a lot of you guys inspired me with your projects and seeing that even a rough old car could be turned into a nice driver pushed me over the edge.

When I joined the Hamb I had already built several hot rods and had a 32 roadster and my trusty ol 32 mordor,,so cars were nothing new but I was about to dive in head first in shallow water with this project.

I now have immense respect for you guys building mid 50's cars.

It's been a long road,,I've learned so much from the members here and every question I have ask I have received answers.

As most of you know I built this car for my wife,,her grandmother bought it new in '54 and used it in her flower business hauling buckets of flowers filled with water,,time and rust worked on the wagon,,my wife helped her grandmother and learned to drive in this car,,we dated in the wagon,,hauled our children in the wagon until it was parked almost 30 years ago.

So,enough background,,I took these photos yesterday afternoon,,it was cloudy so the color looks a little darker than it actually is.















This photo gives you a good idea of what the actual color looks like in the sun, we were on our way to get the exhaust installed.



And the final photo, the guy in front is my pal Dave who has helped me with this car from the beginning and also did the upholster and the handsome devil to the right is yours truly. HRP

 

Been a joy watching the rebuild, and of course, the back story is just plain great. Congrats.

 

Looks great, Danny ! I saw a '52 Ranch Wagon the other day sporting the same colors, and it reminded me of yours.

 

looks absolutely great !

 

Congrats on the long journey. I look forward to seeing pictures of it traveling around america with you and your wife. A 50's car, especially a wagon is meant to be driven.. Plan some routes and get out there.. more miles the better..

 

Nicely done! I like the color.

 

Glad to see someone actually finishing a project and in such a short time period (HA HA). Has the Mrs. HRP driven yet, it is hers RIGHT?

 

very nice car.

 

MAGNIFICENT!
AL

 

The wagon looks great! I hope you enjoy many miles of fun.

 

Beautiful. Needs videos of burnout please.

 

GREAT JOB DANNY, Congrats, I like the 54 tag better. Henry

 

The wagon looks great! Now get to working on the 5 window, no break time.

 

That thing is cool!!

 

It looks great! I really like those old ranch wagons. Hope to see it around S.C. sometime. Enjoy it.

 

Very tasteful, sharp wagon. I know what you mean about flower cars, we bought a 72 Ford wagon years ago from a funeral home it was their flower car. Car was mint and low miles but the back end was rusting away from all the flowers I guess spilling water back there. The spare tire well was practically non existent.

Enjoy your wife's new ride.

Don

 

Well worth the effort.

 

Enjoyed the write-ups, pics and most of all the perseverence....it would have been much easier to quit most any time. Looking forward to seeing it in person. Congrats on a job well done!

 

What a great looking car, glad to see you are finished with this one. Take a breather, sip some sweet tea or lemonade, and enjoy the ride. I will contacting you with many questions in the future.

 

Glad you kept at it..So happy for you. A true snazzy looking Ranch ! Drive with pride!

 

Really enjoyed watching the progress. Fantastic car. Hope it brings you and the fam endless smiles.

 

That so completely and totally rocks. Well done.

 

Congrats. I hope my Ranch Wagon is as nice as yours is, someday.

 

I HATE YOU!!! not really just kinda jealous lol. lookin at yours almost makes me hate mine. i love your wagon. you have done one hell of a job building that car.that car is one of the best examples of a ranch wagon ive ever seen. GREAT JOB. now do you want to build another one?lol

 

Looks great and I'm glad to see it driving! What a timeless looking car, 48 years ago or 40 years from now that car would be a stunner.

 

great job.....................makes me want one

 

nice job HRP!!

 

The rear fender/trunk lines on a 52-54 Ford are some of the best of any car, from any time period.

And typically, the wagon version of a car detracts from the great lines of a car. With the 52-54 Ranch Wagons however, it's just the opposite. These are some of the best looking wagons ever made.

 

While growing up, my dad had one just like that, only it wasn't a wagon, and it had four doors and was black and white. I really liked that car.

Seriously, a great looking car. I always liked the 54's style.