[JM 35 Sedan]

That's a great project to start with. The best part will be getting it back on the road and driving it! After tearing three or four of these old Fords down to the frame, and spending the time to get some of them back together, my preference now would be to get a vehicle like yours mechanically sound and safe, and drive it like it is. I love seeing these old Ford V8's running around in their original aged patina. I would walk past 10 original high point over restored vehicles to see one like yours. Welcome to the Fordbarn!