Features Alllllll the Longroofs.....Let's see 'em boys

Here is my 63 on its way to get a full custom paint. Candy, scallops, lace, flake....

 

The Cortina Estate my son & I are building for him, he'll be 20 in March , the Fiat Twincam will be more than enough for the light weight English Ford, especially when I get the twin Dellortos working.

 

Well, that's good to know at least I was paying attention and never saw one.
Well now, there's someone's next custom car project to take on.

 

Picture of my 1955 Wagoon. Sold it 5 years ago. Miss it everyday. Awesome Car!

 

Anyone with a '62 Plymouth Valiant wagon? That was our family car when I was in high school. Fire engine red and that strange early '60s Mopar styling. Now I dig it, but was embarrassed by it back in the day.

 

Osage, is that a family picture in your avatar? I've got a '41 Pontiac in the shop that I've been working on for years, but mine is a 2 dr. fastback.

 

Yup! Family's first car. Wish I had it now, along with the '52 Henry J, the '53 Willys Aero Ace and the '62 Valiant wagon, all in succession as I was growing up.

The '29 coupe was my first car. Don't know why, but these long roofs are appealing to me now. Mostly drawn to the early to mid-'50s models, all makes.

 

here is my 64 olds f-85 wagon i bought with the idea of restoring it to resemble a car i drove when i was first married. but with so many other projects already started, i let it sit for many years. then when i tried to sell it last year for 400.00 the only offers i got were for way less so i just let it sit... the good news is that my daughter now 42 yrs. old. after hearing the story about the original car.. how i removed a good running 330ci. and installed a 425ci. i got from a low mileage 65 olds hearse (not to be mistaken for a hurst olds ha ha ha ). the wagon was beautiful with the bright red paint, some wide tires and chrome reverse wheels with baby moons. her mom who had a lead foot a very powerful car wrecked the f-85 with my baby girl in it while coming to pick me up at the barracks where i was stationed. thank god neither of them where seriously injured, but the car was completely destroyed... after hearing the story she now wants to restore the car back to be like the one she rode in as a baby for herself... i am really excited for the opportunity to both restore a beautiful car with the added advantage of getting closer with my really great daughter

 

That is a great story and will be a cool wagon. Good luck!

 

looking forward to the build.

 

Great story Whiskey Runner.
A couple of years ago I found our old chopped 37 Chevy that my kids grew up cruising in. Now my daughter gets to drive it again like she did in high school and my 3 grandsons spend a lot of time "cruising with Pop" just like their mom used to.
Your pictures also helped me identify another option for the quarter glass stainless trim I need for a 66 Malibu longroof 2door conversion I am working on.
Have fun with your build.

 

wow you are lucky to find your original car raymay.. mine is not the original car but is its twin ... if you need the quarter window trim i also have a 66 chevelle wagon laying around out back i have been parting out. just let me know if can help

 

'55 Ford Courier Sedan Delivery. 427Fe, C-6 Tranny, 3.50 Posi rear, custom interior.

 

real nice... love a fe block

 

I bet its fun driving that!

 

Here's my 1962 ford falcon I picked up last Saturday and what it looks like now

 

2 door Falcons are sweet and it looks like a solid car, you work fast.
What are the long term plans?

 

The roof should be ready to paint by tonight I'm flaking roof thin lace and candy painting bottom a hot rod flatz aqua lowering it three inches all the way around

 

Cool, looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

 

Yeah should be done by next weekend



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If I worked at 1/4 of your speed I'd be happy. Nice wagon. Look forward to updated pics


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1960 Buick sled...

 

Here is my '52 Willys wagon. That is a 354 Hemi sitting between the boxed frame rails. Narrowed 8 3\4 4-link... ifs, rack & pinion.

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any update on that Falcon?

 

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thanks for the update! looks pretty effin rad.

 

In the classifieds......