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THE WAGON

1954 Ford Ranch Wagon project, started on 2-20-2003 and finished on 3-22-2012

If you click on roll you will be able to read the captions,,,and they tell the story of the car and it's slow road back to life.

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  • Kalillac (Private)
    20 days ago
    4-14-2012
    Wow.. what a beautiful wagon. I love the color combination. I have a four door  that i just got few weeks ago. I traded my 97 Isuzu suv even though the wagon is not running. The previous owner said the a month ago he was cruising and next thing he knew it don't want to start. I thought it was just electrical problem. When i brought her home, i could not crank the motor half way.Maybe just a 1/4. I ended up pulling the motor and in process to get it rebuilt. Someday  i will restore her. Thanks for the picks. A great motivational.  Again ....... BEAUTIFUL WAGON.  
  • (Anonymously) (Private)
    2 months ago
    These photos were taken after I drove down the street and back.
    That his one beautiful ride! I am doing the same thing with the exception of a 5.0 HO and an AOD trans out of a 91 Lincoln LSC.

  • (Anonymously) (Private)
    2 months ago
    I stumbled into your site and had to comment on how impressed I am with the quality of your project.  You have inspired me to get my butt in gear and finish my 41 Oldsmobile sedan.  Beautiful job.
    • hotrodprimer Premium user United States (Private)
      2 months ago
      Thank you very much.

      That's great that you are ready to start your build,,please start a build album and let me know I would like to watch the Oldsmobile go together,I have a friend who built one years ago.
  • (Anonymously) (Private)
    2 months ago
    Almost finished the interior
    Amazing job my friend.. Congratulations......
  • John (Private)
    3 months ago
    2-11-2012,,the rear lift gate is finally reacquainted with the Wagon.
    Hello there.... Awesome Ranch Wagon! I also have been restoreing a '54 Ranch Wagon for some time now & noticed the fresh Ford tailgate emblem you had on there. I've been trying to track down a new one down for my wagon. Any chance you could help lead me in the right direction?
  • Justin (Private)
    5 months ago
    rust removal
    This looks like a pretty big project.. i love the blue oval though, glad to see you brought this thing  back to life!
  • RonC-Trikepapa (Private)
    5 months ago
    The vent windows blown apart
    Where did you get the rubber for the vent windows? What is a reasonable price for the rubber between the vent frame and the door frame? Any info appreciated.
    RonC-Trikepapa
    • (Anonymously) (Private)
      5 months ago
      Ron,,,I purchased about 99% of my rubber from Dennis Carpenter in Concord,North Carolina

      I try not to remember how much parts cost but they do have a on line catalog,,,

      http://www.dennis-carpenter.com/

  • (Anonymously) (Private)
    6 months ago
    Great Job and photo documentaion.  I am starting with a 1953 Ranch Wagon,  Your rust photos are a carbon copy of mine.  You are definately and patient craftsman.
    • hotrodprimer Premium user United States (Private)
      6 months ago
      I wish you all the best in your wagon and you might have a edge over me because I recently saw a company that is making pat panels so you won't have to fabricate them if you don't want too.

      Sometimes it's more lack of funds than patience but I'm still working on it!