Picked up a nice little 1953 Ford Sunliner over the weekend!

[Chris]

Originally Posted by TJ

You might want to buy the V-8 Club's 52-53 Ford book. It's a two volume set with a ton of information on these cars. These Fords are still affordable for young people on a budget that desire to get into the hobby. My first car was a '52 Merc in 1960. It was "nosed" and "decked" with lake pipes and Dodge Lancer caps. It had a flathead with a Merc-o-matic . Wish I had it back.

I do plan on buying the books through my V8 club. And I agree on affordability. I am still a younger guy, and while having some cars that every nut and bolt cost an arm and a leg (33-34 fords) it is nice to have a neat old Ford that is a lot less cost wise, and also parts are easier to get at auto parts stores. I am just excited to own a car my whole family can easily ride in...my wife, son and I crammed in my roadster last Saturday to go on a V8 club tour and it was TIGHT! Those kids' car seat are wider then the average human!

Hopefully in the next week or two the 53 will be on the road