sb69coupe

I picked up the '56 Ford for my Dad this morning. Drove it the 12 miles home with spongy brakes and no power steering. I called him on my mobile while I was driving it up the road. He was really surprised that I pulled the trigger, but he was also very excited. He will probably come up here this weekend to get started on the tune up and minor repairs needed to get it ready for the 250 mile trip home. He has logged at least 100 hours helping me with my Corvette, so I plan to pay back a few hours working on this one woth him.

I washed the car and polished some of the chrome. Man, there is a TON of stainless and chrome on this car! He's going to spend many hours polishing all the shiny bits!

Here are some pics once it was washed and dried off:

stingraymaniac

:thumbs: :thumbs: :cool: :cool:

Richard Cooper

Great pictures and a great thing to do for your dad. :party: Enjoy the car together.

JJ Deuce

:cool:
I always liked those Fords. That's an awesome thing to do for your dad.

AGVI

You're a good man! :blueangel:

:D

Guest

Very cool Shannon!!! :cheers:

Jughead

Very nice find. :yesnod:

Was it you who bought a '59 T-Bird to work on? :confused: Maybe I'm thinking of someone else.

Gordonm

Beauty. I sent the photos to my dad as he had one in his early years. :cool:

Pauld

That car looks absolutely fantastic, make sure you take some pics of your Dad's face when he is sitting in that beauty. As I said on your first post, this is such a great thing to do and a real 'feel good' story, I am glad I opened your post and read it. Good luck with the tune up :cheers:

Twin_Turbo

what an awesome car, that was a very nice thing of you to do. :thumbs:

Tom T

wow... that's a beauty.. I like a lot!

:cheers:

ddecart

Gotta love the detail and chrome they put on those old things! Nice Pic! :thumbs:

verskel

:cool: :cool: :cool:

Eddie 70

You will have it looking brand new for him by the time he gets there. It looks awesome Shannon. :thumbs:

My69

Way to go. Your dad is gonna love it. :thumbs:

1FUNVET

:iagree: What a wonderful thing for you to do for your father, that's so nice that you guys get along great!! I hope your father and you enjoy it for many years to come! :cool:

INTIMIDATOR ZO6

:seeya Nice job! :blueangel: You won't have to worry about your Dad in all that "American Iron" ...I wish I could have owned my Uncle's 55 (or 56) Crown Vic. it was painted Black and White also. Great Car. :thumbs: :cheers:


[Modified by Intimidator454, 8:41 PM 5/1/2004]

Frank75

:iagree:

Good Karma. I'm sure that he'll love it!

RMVette

Looks like a great car. Thanks for the update. I'm sure you're Dad will be very pleased! :cheers: