The Ford Barn

miker98038 · 03-28-2020, 09:30 PM

Since you're looking at what you've got, here's a list of the casting numbers to look for. They don't necessarily tell you everything. Down near the bottom top the page under "information center"

http://www.ford-y-block.com/

dmsfrr · 03-28-2020, 09:58 PM

A slight shortcut to the list of info miker98038 mentioned...

http://www.ford-y-block.com/technical.htm

the human wrench · 03-30-2020, 08:04 AM

Well, some of those factory welds back then weren't too pretty but at least you have a good cross member. Yep, that skid plate was there originally . I guess it is there so whatever you hit it will jump over and get the oil pan!

Jpops55 · 04-04-2020, 09:16 AM

Would there be any benefit in keeping the material on the seats for patern purposes? The smell is still pretty bad and the second you touch the foam padding it disintegrates. For now I would settle for a 5 gallon bucket and a pillow for a seat.🤮 It’s probably too soon to think of reupholstering anything yet. Any thoughts?, thanks, Joe.

KULTULZ · 04-04-2020, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpops55

... last fall i bought a 55 ford fairlane from my next door neighbor.

- 1955 FORD F/L CLUB SEDAN 70C -

03-28-2020, 09:30 PM	#41
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,397	Re: 55 Fairlane New member/barn find Since you're looking at what you've got, here's a list of the casting numbers to look for. They don't necessarily tell you everything. Down near the bottom top the page under "information center" http://www.ford-y-block.com/

03-28-2020, 09:58 PM	#42
dmsfrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Abq, NM Posts: 3,607	Re: 55 Fairlane New member/barn find A slight shortcut to the list of info miker98038 mentioned... http://www.ford-y-block.com/technical.htm

03-30-2020, 08:04 AM	#43
the human wrench Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 36	Re: 55 Fairlane New member/barn find Well, some of those factory welds back then weren't too pretty but at least you have a good cross member. Yep, that skid plate was there originally . I guess it is there so whatever you hit it will jump over and get the oil pan! __________________ Miracle Engine Rebuilders. "If it runs, it's a Miracle!"