Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by Alaska Jim

I still like the little Comet wagon.

Figure this one out...

[scicala]

Kustom Komet,

You have a very nice Comet wagon there ! I noticed what looks like dual exhausts. What's under the hood ?

Sal

[mercman from oz]

Here is a 1955 Ford Two Door Wagon thats showing lots of potential. The tailgate and rear section looks to be 57 Ford, plus it has the crown over the roof from a 1955 Crown Victoria. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by mercman from oz

Here is a 1955 Ford Two Door Wagon thats showing lots of potential. The tailgate and rear section looks to be 57 Ford, plus it has the crown over the roof from a 1955 Crown Victoria. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Is this an AUSTRALIAN FORD being shown?

Australian production

The 1955 Ford was also produced by Ford Australia which offered it as a V8 Customline 4-door sedan and as a V8 Mainline 2-door coupe utility.[11] p 131–132 The latter body style was developed in Australia utilising an imported convertible chassis strengthened for load carrying.[11] 136 A limited number of Customline wagons was also built.[11] 137


The 1955 model was the first Australian Ford to receive the new overhead-valve "Y-block" V8 engine, and went on sale at the end of July 1955.[12] Australian Customlines and Mainlines received the 1956 US Ford facelift and then further makeovers in 1957 and 1958 with the final series utilizing the grille from 1955 Meteor of Canada.[11] p 131–132 The 1957s, introduced in September 1957, were also available with the Fordomatic automatic transmission, and local parts content had been increased to 80 percent.[13]


By 1958 the Customline was being marketed as the Ford V8 Fordomatic when supplied with automatic transmission.[14][15] 1958 was also when the larger, 292 cu in (4.79 L) V8 engine was introduced.[16] Australian production ended the following year with the introduction of the 1959 US Ford which was locally produced in Custom 300, Fairlane 500 and Ranch Wagon models.[17]

SOURCE- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955_Ford#Australian_production

[KULTULZ]

Nothing like a high dollar paint scheme to make one look good-

[KULTULZ]

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Originally Posted by mercman from oz

Here is a 1955 Ford Two Door Wagon thats showing lots of potential. The tailgate and rear section looks to be 57 Ford, plus it has the crown over the roof from a 1955 Crown Victoria. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Is this an AUSTRALIAN FORD being shown?

SOURCE- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955_Ford#Australian_production

mercman-

Is this car down there with you? If so, can you keep the board updated as to any progress?

I am really interested in how the front door glass frame was done (possibly as the CROWN VICTORIA - NOMAD was done).

THANX!

[mercman from oz]

To answer KULTULZ question, this is not an Australian Ford Station Wagon.
The first year that Ford Australia offered a full size Station Wagon was 1959. It was only available as a four door Ranch Wagon and was sold from 1959 to 1961 with the only change being the grille and slight change to the rear chrome trim.

[Kustom Komet]

Originally Posted by scicala

Kustom Komet,

You have a very nice Comet wagon there ! I noticed what looks like dual exhausts. What's under the hood ?

Sal

Sal,

It's got a mild 289/C4, a '63 Falcon V8 8 inch rear, and '65 V8 front suspension/steering with Granada spindles. Fun little cruiser, and just a bit better than the bolt action six banger it came with.

[scicala]

I don't think the roof is '55 wagon. Looks like maybe a complete '57 Ford wagon roof. Also has unique '55 Fairlane style side trim that doesn't arc over the top of the front fenders, and a '56 Ford rear bumper with the oval exhaust outlets.

Sal

[scicala]

Very nicely done. Plenty of power for the wagon !

Sal

[mercman from oz]

Nice 1958 Edsel Roundup two door wagon

[Jwawhite]

Getting ready to work on car once more.....

[mercman from oz]

Thanks for posting a picture of your 1956 Ford Parklane. Here is an enlarged picture of it, making it easier to see.

[mercman from oz]

Nice 1957 Ford Del Rio two door station wagon.

[Jwawhite]

The hood emblem is different, along with other stuff of course, looks great!

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by Jwawhite

The hood emblem is different, along with other stuff of course, looks great!

...hmmph...

I just noticed it has been shaved. The paint job overcame me I guess...

[scicala]

It's a '55 hood and hood ornament. '56 Fords had a different ornament that was recessed into the hood (actual hole in the hood for it).

Sal

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by scicala

It's a '55 hood and hood ornament. '56 Fords had a different ornament that was recessed into the hood (actual hole in the hood for it).

Sal

...hmmpf...

THANX! ...

[Dominic Hide]

Thunder-Del Rio-Bird...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ9dUoAwAb4

[dmsfrr]

Originally Posted by Dominic Hide

Thunder-Del Rio-Bird...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ9dUoAwAb4

I saw that one in San Diego in Sept. of '16
It might have looked better in another color???