let's see some pics of those late v8s.

[general gow]

i'll get things started with these:

'54 Business Coupe



'55 T-Bird



and the 'bird as early spring commuter

[raceron1120]

I'll add a few, just got Vicky road-ready, all of 140 miles on her in the last week or 2. Still "under construction" but driveable. First time on the road (without help!) since I parked her behind Dad's barn in '69:

[fordnutz]

Originally Posted by raceron1120

I'll add a few, just got Vicky road-ready, all of 140 miles on her in the last week or 2. Still "under construction" but driveable. First time on the road (without help!) since I parked her behind Dad's barn in '69:

Good to see it pounding pavement again after such a long sleep.

[Big Red 51]

Here is my Dallas Vicky delivered new to Tulsa Oklahoma dealer.
,

[ctfortner]

My 56 Mainline, originally a 6 cyl, now boasting a stroked 302 She is not quite done yet but I have driven it twice to test her legs.

Hydraulic clutch, 5 speed, 9" posi rear, disc brakes, heavy duty sway bar, lots of fun!!

[nick-the-kiwi]

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Hi all this is my current ride, been the proud owner for about 8 years now & no I aint gunna paint it any time soon.

[Retro Jim]

Well I am new here on this forum but I have a 55 Ford Fairlane fordor that is part primer and is a drive as I rebuild . Still has a good running 272 Yblock with a bad leaking Ford O Matic. I am just getting ready to build a 302 and with a T-5 or AOD . Just going with the old skool hotrod theme . No fancy paint jobs but just a good running hotrod like we had in senior hight school ! I will have to get some pictures to post here but nothing pretty to look at right now !

Jim

[HOTRODPRIMER]

Well, our 1954 Ranch Wagon is not on the road yet,,but hopefully it will be by the end of the year,,I've been working on it for 8 years now,, HRP

Wagon build photos

[charleyw]

<===My high school car. Wish I had it now.

[general gow]

HRP, loving that ranch wagon. i think i have seen some pics on the hamb too. wow what a beauty.

[Big Red 51]

Hey Guys, How did you get those large pictures posted next to your text?? When I tryed larger than specified it wouldn't upload. Also my pictures only posted as an Attachment , not in text box.
Big Red 51

[raceron1120]

Originally Posted by Big Red 51

Hey Guys, How did you get those large pictures posted next to your text?? When I tryed larger than specified it wouldn't upload. Also my pictures only posted as an Attachment , not in text box.
Big Red 51

You can use a picture hosting website, like www.photobucket.com I load the pics there then add the links to my posts here.

[Big Red 51]

Thanks. I used to do that. Thought that was not necessary any more.
Thanks

[61falcon]

my 61 getting the 331 stroker




the hood is now painted, but i cant find the photos.

[havi]

What years can we go up to? '64?

[Chalupa55]

Heres my 55', was going to do an air ride setup, but decided to use the money to do bodywork and get her in paint. Going to go with Aerostar coils and lowering blocks in the rear for now. Going to be running a 301" Y-block with "G" heads that have been cleaned up, Isky RPM-300 cam, C4 w/ a manual valve body and 2500 stall. Had her 13 yrs. since high school. Should be fun when she's done.

[Rowdy]

This isn't mine as I am more into Model A's, but I have alot of respect for this guy saving the 6 cyl speed with this restoration. Most would have shoved a 289 or 302 into it. Enjoying looking at the pic's, when I can scan some pic's I will post some of the 62 F-100 Shortbox Unidoby I used to have. Should have never sold that truck. Rod

[general gow]

rowdy- i'd love to see some pics of that unibody. i love those trucks. they are definitely on my 'short list.'

[Garry ZA]

[HOTRODPRIMER]

Originally Posted by general gow

HRP, loving that ranch wagon. i think i have seen some pics on the hamb too. wow what a beauty.

Guilty as charged,,and thank you very much,, HRP

[George/Maine]

This is my latest find,in storage for some 25 years with a stuck 6 needs a 302 v8

[416Ford]

Our 65 Galaxie and with my 46 Ford and 46 Dodges in the background.

[BobLove]

The second love of my life. Almost ready for cruising! Putting in the AOD behind the 312.

[100% Matt]

My 58 F100 302/C6 combo. Still a work in progress. havent decided if Im gonna keep it or trade it.

[JeffB2]

Originally Posted by George/Maine

This is my latest find,in storage for some 25 years with a stuck 6 needs a 302 v8

Contact me when you are ready to do the swap,I have saved a lot of info and pics to save you $$ on parts, this swap uses over the counter mounts you won't need pricey aftermaket stuff to make it happen.

[George/Maine]

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Thanks sure could use some info. I will most likey be starting on it later in year.I have a 302 in the f1 and trying to finish up on that.The thing wouldn,t idle.Then get back and get the fenders back on the 39.I'm getting used to new site and will register on the Hamb later.
I will post 302 idle problem.

[Paul Selfe]

Here is my 56 Customline 2 dr. It now has a .060 over 351 with FMX and 9 in. rear. Aint the prettiest, but it's fun to drive. Paul Selfe.

[ctfortner]

Looks good Paul, you got headers on the 351 in there? Do tell how. I have a fit with headers on a 302 in my 56.

[raceron1120]

Originally Posted by Paul Selfe

Here is my 56 Customline 2 dr. It now has a .060 over 351 with FMX and 9 in. rear. Aint the prettiest, but it's fun to drive. Paul Selfe.

There's no such thing an an ugly '56 Ford.
Yours a nice clean Customline, I like the side moldings on them.
Ron

[Paul Selfe]

ctfortner; I have Hedman's long tube headers, can't remember the no. but I have it somewhere. The 351 is wider than a 302 (you shouldn't have a lot of trouble finding a good fit), and I had to look through a lot of different styles before finding a set that would fit by the steering box. The worst part was having to modify the firewall to allow room for the down tubes. That gave me necessary clearance, and you don't really notice the mods. I attached a couple of pics of when I was fitting things to a spare chassis I have. I had to put a drop in the cross member to position the motor/trans properly. Paul Selfe.

[Old Redneck]

My wife's 56 Crown Victoria that she likes. Its too new for me but It keep her happy.Been trying to get the bugs out of it.That women is too darn picky about this Junker.I bet when I get it done she won't let me drive it?She a cold blooded women.

[caceo]

Nice job man~
be great to see her on the road~ more power to you!

[caceo]

Originally Posted by Paul Selfe

Here is my 56 Customline 2 dr. It now has a .060 over 351 with FMX and 9 in. rear. Aint the prettiest, but it's fun to drive. Paul Selfe.

Cool job~ looks great!

[caceo]

Originally Posted by 61falcon

my 61 getting the 331 stroker




the hood is now painted, but i cant find the photos.

Cool, cool, cool....
More pics please~ that is one cool car!!

[Paul Selfe]

61falcon; That looks like the Solon parking lot, I'll bet I know your father-in-law (?) Neat car! Paul Selfe.

[Gerry]

[Vic Piano]

Not a Ford but a late V8.

[Galaxiedriver]

Just found this site. Great!!! Here is my '62 Galaxie 500/XL Sunliner. She has a 390 4 bbl with automatic trans. License plate is MLKY WY. What else would you call a big white Galaxie? Other than a CD player and electric pusher fan for parades she is original or restored to original, every nut and bolt.

Paul Hobbs

[Retrorod]

My wife's "late V-8" powered daily driver. She built the whole car with just a bit of my help.

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[oldskool]

my 1954 merc monterey rebuilt 302 sbf rebuilt a.o.d trans 8 in rear...factory power brakes manual steering

[mctim64]

Here's my '58 if you haven't seen it already.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28gtzOJdHqg

And my latest Y-Block creation.

[BOSSY]

Here is a few I had and still have 3.

[Hot Rod Reverend]

BobLove - have to say that in my book that 56 Customline hardtop is the prettiest car I have seen in a photo in quite some time! My dad is still looking for a model like yours only all black...maybe one of these days he will find one.

In the mean time y'all, here is what I am working on in the garage...





Don't laugh - she's all paid for and she is my next project. This shot was taken when I was hauling her almost 900 miles from Alabama to West Virginia.

Take a look at the motor that will one day run this 55 Ford Sunliner....

[Galaxiedriver]

I took my first drivers test in a '56 two tone blue Parklane. My dad bought it in '58 and used it for hunting trips to Wyoming until 1964 when he traded it for a 64 Ranch Wagon. Being from the Pittsburgh, Pa area, aka the rust belt, when he traded it in it was pretty well rusted up.

It was one of my favorite cars and I would like to find another to add to my garage.

This is the only photo I have of it. It was taken as I was headed out to our High School Senior Prom.

[Daves55Sedan]

55 Fordor sedan with 292 Y-block, Dual exhausts, dual action fuel pump, Fordomatic, power steering, 6-volt electrical system. Everything works. Clock was converted to quartz movement. Original radio was gutted and retrofitted with modern stereo receiver. Just got rid of OEM tires in favor of new radials.
Been driving this daily for about 30 years. Rebuilt engine in '81 and rebuilt heads again in '92. Still going strong.

[hombres ruin]

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Originally Posted by Redneck

My wife's 56 Crown Victoria that she likes. Its too new for me but It keep her happy.Been trying to get the bugs out of it.That women is too darn picky about this Junker.I bet when I get it done she won't let me drive it?She a cold blooded women.

Great looking ride,continental kits are great on those 56s.

[Chalupa55]

Its not a V8, but what the hell. My other toy/soon to be daily driver.

[general gow]

that's a great little Fal-chero. i had a 62 Comet for a while. those sixes run like a top.

i have always wanted to take the two and make a Com-chero...

[A Chopped Coupe]

Well, here are some pictures of the car I purchased last year. A 70 Maverick you say????????????

The car started life in the late 70's as a purpose built drag car to be in the
B/SM class. It originally had a 302 with 351C heads and 4spd top loader crash box (still have the original 4spd). It was participent in the 79 Winter Nationals at Pomoma................80 and 81.
I have been the 4th owner since the car was built some 35 years ago, and the outward appearance of the car hasn't changed much, although it now sports a 408ci Windsor with 2spd Powerglide. I am putting the graphics back on the car like it was at Pomona and will run the car on tracks in Southern Oregon and Northern California...................The car has done 9.9's at over 133mph.
The first picture is in my driveway, second is 1980 at Fremont Drag Strip, and third is the 408ci motor currently in the car.

[4d]

My Crown Vic. 1955 with '56 side trim. Mustang II, coil overs, discs front & rear, 9", & 4 link. 429 with/.030 over, 10.5:1 cr. thru a C6.

[Bob 37]

My '56 Customline, 410FE, four-speed, disc brakes, 9inch posi. Built this one 8 years ago.

[A Chopped Coupe]

Very, Very nice 56, and with the FE and 4spd................great combination.
Have always had a soft spot for the 55/56 customline.

A little off the subject, but there was a guy in Portland, Or in the mid 60's with a green 54 customline and 406 tripower, 4spd that was a true stoplight terror......we called him "The Greek". Also had a friend with a very built 312 in a 55 customline.

[Bob 37]

Originally Posted by A Chopped Coupe

Very, Very nice 56, and with the FE and 4spd................great combination.
Have always had a soft spot for the 55/56 customline.

A little off the subject, but there was a guy in Portland, Or in the mid 60's with a green 54 customline and 406 tripower, 4spd that was a true stoplight terror......we called him "The Greek". Also had a friend with a very built 312 in a 55 customline.

Thanks, I do love to drive this car. Hard to keep my foot out of it!
A friend of mine bought a brand new, complete 427/ 425 from Ford back in 1963 and installed it in a cherry '55 Customline tudor sedan with a four-speed. If memory serves me, he paid $1,125. for the engine complete, air cleaner to oil pan!
That car was unbelievable! At first he left the '55 rear in it until he ripped it out at Island Dragway spilling the contents of the fuel tank all over the track......not good!

[Alan Riordan]

I hope this works but here is a couple with the steering on the right hand side.
Alan.

[hotrod55bird]

my 55 t-bird



Richard

[Bob 37]

Originally Posted by hotrod55bird

my 55 t-bird



Richard

Wow! Now that is very cool!

[Merlin]

My 54 F100 has a ways to go but the 351W is almost done.

[r.t.dustin]

This is My 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL. Named her Betty (thanks to the help of my Girl Friend). Fresh out of college so progress is slow but i have big plans for this awesome car. This is my first piece of American Muscle and it has been a wonderful experience.

[Steves46]

Not a V8 but a late model. Steve

[Harms Way]

The 67 Fairlane,.... Ah,... I named,... ahhhh,... Rusty ! (nah, just kidding, it aint all that rusty)


One of the "Wicked Sister Stangs" This one is becoming a phony "R" code car, 428 C.J. /C-6,... It's Sister is a real "R" code 4spd. car


This one got some attention a few weeks ago,..... these were taken just before the engine went it,.... now it's on the ignore list.

[Harms Way]

A long time ago and far,... far away,... Misbehaving


And this is my sons 66' that is in the classifieds,.... my other son is working on a 69'
Mach-1, We call this color "Arrest-me Red"
The link,...
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1964

[lucky]

I like them all, need to check the 66 fastback out in ad.

[Customline Vicky]

Here's my '56 Customline Victoria.
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[roadster33]

some photo's ofmy 56 f100 and sidevalve powered dragster

[56 Club - Modified]

1956 Ford Fairlane Tudor Modified; 302 EFI from an '89 Bronco, modified HP cam, HP Mustang GT electronic module, stainless dual exhaust thru the rear bumpers, Petronix headers, rack & pinion power steering, posi-traction using El Camino pumpkin, 4 speed AOD, front disc brakes, AntiqueAir, Classic Instruments gauges; Just repainted - Chrysler Madera Red Pearl & Ford Classic White

[Old Redneck]

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Our 56 that my wife and I have been working on for several months. It starting to look like a decent car.

[Pamlico]

My dad's old '58 at a recent cruise-in...

[Hivolt5.0]

Here's the '57 Ranchero I got a little over a year ago.

Some pics after I got her serviced and cleaned up after 10 years of sitting.






And the 312.




This is what she looks like now. I've been trying to get the body prepared for new paint. It's been a slow process as I've been helping another friend on his '50 F1.

[40cpe]

Originally Posted by Hivolt5.0

Here's the '57 Ranchero I got a little over a year ago.

Some pics after I got her serviced and cleaned up after 10 years of sitting.






And the 312.




This is what she looks like now. I've been trying to get the body prepared for new paint. It's been a slow process as I've been helping another friend on his '50 F1.

Brings a tear to my eye. It's good to see her cleaned up and running.

[jdj9410]

This is wifes car Rosie. She has a 292 w/3 holley 94's, 3speed T85 OD and Tuck and Roll interior. As soon as these 14 in T/A's wear out she'getting Real 15 in chrome reverse tapered wheels with 55 small hubcaps (ones with red background). Just put new VS carbs and 57 dist in runs pretty fair, way more pickup than her 96 six liter pickup did.

[HOTRODPRIMER]

I didn't realize I hadn't posted a finished photo of the Ranch Wagon. HRP