Back on the road

I got my 1956 Ford back on the road today. Its come a long ways but still has a ways to go.

After bringing the car home I replaced the missing 292 and three on the tree with a 302HO and tremec 5 speed. I also replaced the bolt on style rear u-joint with a new yoke and drive shaft. Then, I moved it into the garage for a couple years and it was sidelined for other projects.














I've recently blew the dust off and rebuilt the suspension and brakes. Replaced the gas tank and added an aluminum radiator. I converted it to a cable style clutch and had the exhaust built this week. It was fun enjoying the cars first Sunday drive since 1989.

 

It's happy too!

 

Nice Job

 

Cool, glad it got back on the road...love the new interior!

 

Lookin good! The new interior rocks!

 

Thanks guys.

 

That set up sounds killer. Post some more pix! Good job getting it done

 

Very cool! I wish I had known you had this.. I have some tri-5 Ford trinkets here that I would have snuck over in your ride at LSRU if you needed them.

I dig the patina too.

 

Thanks Matt... I don't know what happend, I just kinda lost interest in it for a while. My plan has always been to keep it simple and make a family friendly cruiser. Maybe add some Vintage Air, etc. I have a lot left to do but at least now it can be driven in between working on it.