The Ford Barn

BlacktopScraper · 03-30-2018, 01:04 PM

Here's my '55 Ranchwagon I tried to submit a few months back.

56 ranch · 03-30-2018, 06:49 PM

I like it!

mercman from oz · 03-31-2018, 12:45 AM

Love your ride. Thanks BlacktopScraper for posting this picture of your pride and joy. Mercman <><

KULTULZ · 04-05-2018, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mercman from oz

Here is a 1955 Ford Two Door Wagon thats showing lots of potential. The tailgate and rear section looks to be 57 Ford, plus it has the crown over the roof from a 1955 Crown Victoria. Can't wait to see the finished product.

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Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Is this an AUSTRALIAN FORD being shown?

SOURCE- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955_Ford#Australian_production

mercman-

Is this car down there with you? If so, can you keep the board updated as to any progress?

I am really interested in how the front door glass frame was done (possibly as the CROWN VICTORIA - NOMAD was done).

THANX!

mercman from oz · 04-05-2018, 06:25 PM

To answer KULTULZ question, this is not an Australian Ford Station Wagon.
The first year that Ford Australia offered a full size Station Wagon was 1959. It was only available as a four door Ranch Wagon and was sold from 1959 to 1961 with the only change being the grille and slight change to the rear chrome trim.

Daves55Sedan · 04-05-2018, 09:37 PM

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When I was a kid (thousands of years ago), and happened to see a 2-door wagon for the first time, I said to myself; Why would anybody want to buy a wagon that can haul a boatload of people, who would all need to crawl over the driver and front passenger to get in the car? (basically same thing I felt about 2-door non-wagons with a backseat).
Much later on, it came to mind that a 2-door wagon might just be a brilliant strategy in marketing/competitivity. Here, you can have three backseat passengers if needed, without the extra expense of two back doors AND have the ability to fold down the back seat into a large cargo area when needed also. I would assume that the 2-door wagons would have been less expensive than the 4-door wagons?

lpgambler · 04-06-2018, 12:28 PM

I have a few Ford product wagons. Where can I get a Vin Code Desipher ?

dmsfrr · 04-06-2018, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lpgambler

I have a few Ford product wagons. Where can I get a Vin Code Desipher ?

What years do you need the charts for?

Here's an old scratchy looking one for '55 and '56... it opens a pdf document in a new window.

https://thecvaonline.com/howtos/DataPlateDecoder.pdf

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mercman from oz · 04-13-2018, 05:21 PM

Nice 57 Ford Ranch Wagon advertised in Hemmings.

mercman from oz · 04-18-2018, 06:26 AM

Here is a very rare and unusual Two Door Station Wagon, a Canadian 1960 Frontenac. They were only made for one year, and sold by Mercury Dealers. It was replaced in 1961 with the Mercury Comet. Very rare in this body style.

KULTULZ · 04-18-2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mercman from oz

Nice 57 Ford Ranch Wagon advertised in Hemmings.

Has anyone noticed the HDL DOORS on this car? They have been cut down and while improving the HDL appearance (IMO) the car still has BUG-EYES...

KULTULZ · 04-29-2018, 10:52 AM

Chopped, shaved and slammed. But it shows one can be done

- 1956 FORD PARKLANE CROWN -

Pump the tires up and put the door handles on and it will make a nice custom...

mercman from oz · 04-30-2018, 09:56 PM

This beauty was posted by KULTULZ on another Thread. This 56 Ford Parklane is wearing 56 Mercury Station Wagon Tail Lights.

mercman from oz · 05-04-2018, 05:16 AM

For those that build and collect model cars, here is a great little kit of a 1957 Ford Two Door Station Wagon.

KULTULZ · 05-04-2018, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KULTULZ

1957 BIRD SE BUILD w 57 SW TOP ASM

Notice the door glass opening- Done as pillared HDTP.

1957 BIRD SW BUILD w 56 SW TOP ASM

Again, notice door glass opening- Done as sedan (includes door glass frame) - 56 PARKLANE Trim.

And they kept that nasty 55/56 SW Roof Rack...

I was wondering why anyone would do this and finally found the answer-

- 1954 Chevrolet Nomad Concept Car -

mercman from oz · 05-28-2018, 08:11 PM

Here is a 1957 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon that now reside in Australia and has been converted to Right Hand Drive.

mercman from oz · 07-13-2018, 04:56 PM

Here is a picture of a 1956 Ford Park Lane that Jeff posted. These are very nice wagons.

mercman from oz · 07-16-2018, 05:08 PM

How do you like this 1955 Ford Park Lane Station Wagon that someone has made using the trim parts from a 1956 Ford Park Lane. Looks very sweet.

scicala · 07-16-2018, 05:17 PM

Yes, very nice looking car. Made from a Ranch Wagon. The side stainless trim is from a '55 Fairlane. '56 side trim was wider, like the Park Lane in post #197.

Sal

KULTULZ · 07-17-2018, 10:47 AM

The modification(s) were very tastefully done IMO.

The color keyed wide steel wheels and correct hub caps look great on the car...

Love to see the engine compartment.

03-30-2018, 06:49 PM	#182
56 ranch Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 26	Re: Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons I like it!

03-31-2018, 12:45 AM	#183
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,578	Re: Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons Love your ride. Thanks BlacktopScraper for posting this picture of your pride and joy. Mercman <><

04-05-2018, 06:25 PM	#185
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,578	Re: Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons To answer KULTULZ question, this is not an Australian Ford Station Wagon. The first year that Ford Australia offered a full size Station Wagon was 1959. It was only available as a four door Ranch Wagon and was sold from 1959 to 1961 with the only change being the grille and slight change to the rear chrome trim.

04-05-2018, 09:37 PM	#186
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) When I was a kid (thousands of years ago), and happened to see a 2-door wagon for the first time, I said to myself; Why would anybody want to buy a wagon that can haul a boatload of people, who would all need to crawl over the driver and front passenger to get in the car? (basically same thing I felt about 2-door non-wagons with a backseat). Much later on, it came to mind that a 2-door wagon might just be a brilliant strategy in marketing/competitivity. Here, you can have three backseat passengers if needed, without the extra expense of two back doors AND have the ability to fold down the back seat into a large cargo area when needed also. I would assume that the 2-door wagons would have been less expensive than the 4-door wagons? Last edited by Daves55Sedan; 04-15-2018 at 01:35 PM.

04-06-2018, 12:28 PM	#187
lpgambler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brookville , Pa. Posts: 415	Re: Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons I have a few Ford product wagons. Where can I get a Vin Code Desipher ?

04-13-2018, 05:21 PM	#189
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,578	Re: Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons Nice 57 Ford Ranch Wagon advertised in Hemmings.

04-18-2018, 06:26 AM	#190
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,578	Re: Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons Here is a very rare and unusual Two Door Station Wagon, a Canadian 1960 Frontenac. They were only made for one year, and sold by Mercury Dealers. It was replaced in 1961 with the Mercury Comet. Very rare in this body style.

04-30-2018, 09:56 PM	#193
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,578	Re: Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons This beauty was posted by KULTULZ on another Thread. This 56 Ford Parklane is wearing 56 Mercury Station Wagon Tail Lights.

05-04-2018, 05:16 AM	#194
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,578	Re: Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons For those that build and collect model cars, here is a great little kit of a 1957 Ford Two Door Station Wagon.

05-28-2018, 08:11 PM	#196
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,578	Re: Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons Here is a 1957 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon that now reside in Australia and has been converted to Right Hand Drive.

07-13-2018, 04:56 PM	#197
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,578	Re: Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons Here is a picture of a 1956 Ford Park Lane that Jeff posted. These are very nice wagons.

07-16-2018, 05:08 PM	#198
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,578	Re: Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons How do you like this 1955 Ford Park Lane Station Wagon that someone has made using the trim parts from a 1956 Ford Park Lane. Looks very sweet.

07-16-2018, 05:17 PM	#199
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,801	Re: Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons Yes, very nice looking car. Made from a Ranch Wagon. The side stainless trim is from a '55 Fairlane. '56 side trim was wider, like the Park Lane in post #197. Sal

07-17-2018, 10:47 AM	#200
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A GALAXIE FAR, FAR AWAY Posts: 7,384	Re: Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons The modification(s) were very tastefully done IMO. The color keyed wide steel wheels and correct hub caps look great on the car... Love to see the engine compartment. __________________ ***** "Last Sunday, I caught him makin' eyes at Idell Bushey durin' preachin'. And I know what they do up there in the hills when they say they're possum huntin'. They're just sittin' around the campfire, drinkin' hard cider, hittin' each other on the shoulder and hollerin' 'flinch!'." ― Charlene Darling (Daughter of Briscoe Darling)