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

Now go drive the wheels off of it! It's great to see it finished, I must have read the build threads 3 times.

It's just beautiful. Congrats!

 

Bunny?

Yes,the photo is of my wife at about age 3 and her mother.

Not to worry,,seat belts are already ordered,they will be front and rear.

Thank you Ric,,how is your wagon coming along? HRP

 

What is the big deal about seat belts these days,we all survived riding in these cars without them when we were very young. Is everyone getting brainwashed by the government thinking we have to add all this stuff to out old cars.

 

Jeff, a lot of us grew up ridding in cars without seat belts but you need to take in consideration thousands of hambers grew up being strapped in from the time they were young children and putting on a seat belt is as automatic to them as turning on the ignition.

Seat belts are a personal choice in the older cars and I suspect the fellow member that pointed out the fact of seat belts was simply stating his feelings and fear for the safety of my family.

When I ride in a car that has seat belts I wear them,,and in our state if you have them and don't wear them there is a fine,,it's your choice.

To go a little deeper,I appreciate what a seat belt can do,,had my daughter been wearing one in her car she most likely would not have sustained so much brain damage when a drunk crossed the center lane and hit her head on,,we almost lost her,,that was 12 years ago and she will never be the same person she was.
HRP

 

wow!

 

Way COOL!!! Awesome Job!

 

I am just tired of everyone cramming safety devices at me with my old cars and tell them they will get seat belts when you buy it from me,I still use 60s lawn tractors that do not have any safety devices at all on them and can get up with the blades still on while it running. The younger generation has been brainwashed that they need to be protected from them selves and everyone else should be to which is driving me nuts.

 

Wagons rule!

 

Well HRP you have outdone yourself... great job.

 

Sweet stuff.Congratulations on a fine result.

 

I sold my wagon last year and miss it so I should look for a 55 ranch wagon to go with my 55 sunliner.

 

Looks great, congrats!

 

Wow, You guys did a super job putting the wagon back into shape. Your wifes smile shows exactly how she feels about it!
Just a stunning car! Congratulations!

 

Great Job My Friend... You guys are very Blessed!
Rick Powell

 

Kongrats, what beaut body & paint..such a nostalgic car to look at.

 

Great wagon. Well done.

 

The wagon is gorgeous Danny!!!

Congratulations!!!

Jim

 

I am happy to report that we have now drove the car a little over 600 miles and we have gotten comfortable with it,,it has more than enough power,the 5-speed transmission is fun,,the brakes work great the and the ride is comfortable.

Since the N.S.R.A. has opened the flood gates we are going to drive the wagon to the Nat's South in Knoxville,Tennessee in a couple of weeks so I'm looking forward to seeing some of you guys. HRP

 

hey hrp the wagon looked better in person you have out done yourself hope you and your family enjoy it to its fullest

 

Thanks,we are having a good time and it was great to get to meet you. HRP

 

Very nice. Good to see you are enjoying it.

 

very cool
just right for some high mile fun trips

 

i just went through all your pictures, wow, great job!

 

Glad to run into you and mom in knoxville. I would be very proud to have it in my garage.

 

great lookin wagon!!!!

 

beautiful wagon, very well done. I got a line on a '56 tonight....

 

I think anybody would be proud as hell to drive that car! I know I would be!~

 

Thank you guys,Brenda and I have put a lotta miles on the wagon and I really do appreciate all the positive compliments. HRP

 

HRP, I remember checking this out last year when you started this thread, however, I didn't look at your fotki album until last night. Looking at the wagon here I would have had no clue how much work you put into it. It looks great! hope you and yours enjoy it for many years to come. Now I'm going to search for the build thread Don.

 

Thank you Don,we have thoroughly enjoyed the car and I appreciate the comments,,

We have all the photos from the album in a book we carry with us,,most people are shocked when the see the photos.

BTW,,there are many different threads,I didn't have enough sense to make just one and keep adding to it. HRP