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55FordCustomline · 03-12-2013, 06:20 PM

Alright, so I just got this 1955 Customline 4dr V8. I'm not much into fords, but this was my great uncle David's that he bought brand new, and I actually like this one. But Shortly after buying it, he was killed in a car accident in his work truck, so the car has sat for a little over 60 years. Now, over time, the car has been shot, and rust has taken almost every inch of flooring. If you put seats it it, they sit on the ground. And the hood hasn't been opened in 60 years; it's totally rusted shut. Nonetheless, I'm still going to restore it. Now here's the kicker, I'm only 18, and still in school, AND frame off restoring a 1968 GMC suburban at the moment. My question is, where is the best, and cheapest place to order parts? Like the floors and wiring and just about everything else on the car. Haha. Any help would be appreciated.
-Holden

Hunter73 · 03-12-2013, 06:48 PM

I like this place in Oklahoma City:http://www.classicautopartsonlinecat...sz10flx&from=2

I'd just call them though, as there web site doesn't list all the parts they sell.

55FordCustomline · 03-12-2013, 06:50 PM

I've driven past that place a thousand times and totally forgot about them. Thanks.

Hunter73 · 03-12-2013, 06:54 PM

No problem. I have bought several parts from them for my '56 Customline. I have always dealt with Kevin. He's a real nice guy.

Hunter73 · 03-12-2013, 06:58 PM

You may already be a member, but http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/ is an awesome site too.

55FordCustomline · 03-12-2013, 07:06 PM

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I'll have to check that out.

streetdreams · 03-12-2013, 08:02 PM

If that car is that original, I would photo document everything before disassembly, irregardless of rust, etc. The photo documentation may prove invaluable to restorers of that type car.

JeffB2 · 03-13-2013, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunter73

You may already be a member, but http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/ is an awesome site too.

Even better is this: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/g...hp?groupid=332

I formed this back in May of '09 it's very active with awesome members always willing to help.

Hunter73 · 03-13-2013, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffB2

Even better is this: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/g...hp?groupid=332

I formed this back in May of '09 it's very active with awesome members always willing to help.

Yes, that is a great group. I'm a member. Lots of activity in the 52-59 group. Thanks for creating it!

bigdaddy3 · 03-13-2013, 12:02 PM

Here are some others. You kind of have to compare. Some places sell the same thing for a lot more or less than the others.

http://www.joblotauto.com/

http://WWW.EARLYFORDSTORE.COM/

http://concoursparts.com/

http://macsautoparts.com/

http://www.larrystbird.com

Definitely price compare.

55FordCustomline · 03-13-2013, 12:47 PM

Any good places to order all the floor pans and floor supports?

JeffB2 · 03-13-2013, 12:57 PM

Here is a great article that relates to your '55 http://reviews.ebay.com/6-to-12-Volt...00000001571127 When you join the H.A.M.B. look up Rebel Wire they offer a 10% discount on complete wiring harnesses to members their tech people are great if you need advice just pick up the phone.To patch up those floors check out this vendor:http://stores.ebay.com/classicparts4...&_sid=16578951 Prices are very good for your limited budget also.

Paul H · 03-13-2013, 03:16 PM

I believe all the vendors that BIGDADDY3 listed have the floor pans and repair panels.
Yblocksforever.com is another good place to hang out when working on a mid-fifties/early sixties Ford.

55FordCustomline · 03-13-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by streetdreams

If that car is that original, I would photo document everything before disassembly, irregardless of rust, etc. The photo documentation may prove invaluable to restorers of that type car.

Yes, thats what I plan on doing. I take a ton of pictures of everything I rebuild.

ems customer service · 03-16-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 55FordCustomline

Any good places to order all the floor pans and floor supports?

try us: ems automotive

www.emsautomotive.com

Ole Don · 03-17-2013, 10:58 AM

The place in OKC is fun to visit. Start at one end and walk to the other end for a walk through history. Pick up a cataloge while you are there.

55FordCustomline · 05-23-2013, 03:35 PM

It's been a while since I posted on here, but the car has been covered up and sat in the back. This is way too big of a project for me at the moment, I just don't have the time for it. A buddy and I are in the process of opening a Hotrod shop, so we've been working on other stuff non-stop. I will make it back around to this car eventually, but now just isn't the time.

03-12-2013, 06:20 PM	#1
55FordCustomline Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 10	I'm needing some help with this one.. 55 Customline Alright, so I just got this 1955 Customline 4dr V8. I'm not much into fords, but this was my great uncle David's that he bought brand new, and I actually like this one. But Shortly after buying it, he was killed in a car accident in his work truck, so the car has sat for a little over 60 years. Now, over time, the car has been shot, and rust has taken almost every inch of flooring. If you put seats it it, they sit on the ground. And the hood hasn't been opened in 60 years; it's totally rusted shut. Nonetheless, I'm still going to restore it. Now here's the kicker, I'm only 18, and still in school, AND frame off restoring a 1968 GMC suburban at the moment. My question is, where is the best, and cheapest place to order parts? Like the floors and wiring and just about everything else on the car. Haha. Any help would be appreciated. -Holden

03-12-2013, 06:48 PM	#2
Hunter73 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Gainesville, TX Posts: 12	Re: I'm needing some help with this one.. 55 Customline I like this place in Oklahoma City:http://www.classicautopartsonlinecat...sz10flx&from=2 I'd just call them though, as there web site doesn't list all the parts they sell.

03-12-2013, 06:50 PM	#3
55FordCustomline Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 10	Re: I'm needing some help with this one.. 55 Customline I've driven past that place a thousand times and totally forgot about them. Thanks.

03-12-2013, 06:54 PM	#4
Hunter73 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Gainesville, TX Posts: 12	Re: I'm needing some help with this one.. 55 Customline No problem. I have bought several parts from them for my '56 Customline. I have always dealt with Kevin. He's a real nice guy.

03-12-2013, 06:58 PM	#5
Hunter73 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Gainesville, TX Posts: 12	Re: I'm needing some help with this one.. 55 Customline You may already be a member, but http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/ is an awesome site too.

03-12-2013, 07:06 PM	#6
55FordCustomline Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 10	Re: I'm needing some help with this one.. 55 Customline Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'll have to check that out.

03-12-2013, 08:02 PM	#7
streetdreams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Howell, Michigan, USA, The Peoples Slightly Overspent Demodependancy of Michigan Posts: 637	Re: I'm needing some help with this one.. 55 Customline If that car is that original, I would photo document everything before disassembly, irregardless of rust, etc. The photo documentation may prove invaluable to restorers of that type car.

03-13-2013, 12:02 PM	#10
bigdaddy3 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baltimore Posts: 25	Re: I'm needing some help with this one.. 55 Customline Here are some others. You kind of have to compare. Some places sell the same thing for a lot more or less than the others. http://www.joblotauto.com/ http://WWW.EARLYFORDSTORE.COM/ http://concoursparts.com/ http://macsautoparts.com/ http://www.larrystbird.com Definitely price compare.

03-13-2013, 12:47 PM	#11
55FordCustomline Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 10	Re: I'm needing some help with this one.. 55 Customline Any good places to order all the floor pans and floor supports?

03-13-2013, 12:57 PM	#12
JeffB2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,417	Re: I'm needing some help with this one.. 55 Customline Here is a great article that relates to your '55 http://reviews.ebay.com/6-to-12-Volt...00000001571127 When you join the H.A.M.B. look up Rebel Wire they offer a 10% discount on complete wiring harnesses to members their tech people are great if you need advice just pick up the phone.To patch up those floors check out this vendor:http://stores.ebay.com/classicparts4...&_sid=16578951 Prices are very good for your limited budget also.

03-13-2013, 03:16 PM	#13
Paul H Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boonville MO Posts: 104	Re: I'm needing some help with this one.. 55 Customline I believe all the vendors that BIGDADDY3 listed have the floor pans and repair panels. Yblocksforever.com is another good place to hang out when working on a mid-fifties/early sixties Ford. __________________ Paul H.

03-17-2013, 10:58 AM	#16
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: I'm needing some help with this one.. 55 Customline The place in OKC is fun to visit. Start at one end and walk to the other end for a walk through history. Pick up a cataloge while you are there.

05-23-2013, 03:35 PM	#17
55FordCustomline Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 10	Re: I'm needing some help with this one.. 55 Customline It's been a while since I posted on here, but the car has been covered up and sat in the back. This is way too big of a project for me at the moment, I just don't have the time for it. A buddy and I are in the process of opening a Hotrod shop, so we've been working on other stuff non-stop. I will make it back around to this car eventually, but now just isn't the time. __________________ 1955 Ford Customline V8- Restoring. -Holden