The Ford Barn

willitsprout · 06-13-2014, 08:50 AM

Well, the time has come to post some pics of the Sunliner. Dug out of the dirt in Fresno, and drug it home, According to the scale had over a hundred pounds of debris in the car. Last run in 1969. Has a EAB but I got lucky, no water in the crankcase. Well here's to ya!

Vic Piano · 06-13-2014, 09:13 AM

Nice project, looks like a '52, not '53.

I've had our '53 Sunliner for 41 years, and I love her.

ThomasN · 06-13-2014, 09:18 AM

I have a lot of left over parts from my 53 vic project if you need them

Royal Ryser · 06-13-2014, 09:50 AM

Thanks for saving this beauty. It will sure look good on the road.

corvette8n · 06-13-2014, 11:52 AM

Looks like a good project, it will keep ya busy for while!

itsa52 · 06-13-2014, 12:03 PM

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Two years I've been playing with my Merc, I have accumulated a bunch of extra parts,and have learned quite a bit (won't say I have accumulated knowledge) about these flop tops.. anytime I can help,,let me know.

FlatheadTed · 06-13-2014, 01:22 PM

Wow You have your work cut out ,,but good to see .

Merc Cruzer · 06-13-2014, 07:30 PM

A little polishing and it will be good as new....under all that beats the heart of a true classic.

willitsprout · 06-13-2014, 08:09 PM

Thanks all!
Merc, using 180 grit polish.....
It'sa, just learning about all this...
Working on a couple of stuck valves right now...
BUT if someone has a extra 2X intake I would be interested...Yea Ha!

wga · 06-13-2014, 08:47 PM

Jensen's yard in Fresno?

willitsprout · 06-14-2014, 09:13 AM

wga, actually Turners..I think it was one of the last complete..w/engine and trans. I even scored an overdrive, but I understand there is a clearance problem with the solenoid.

Cecil/WV · 06-14-2014, 05:51 PM

It'l take some elbow grease to make the grill shine!

Merc Cruzer · 06-15-2014, 07:46 AM

At least someone had enough forethought to put two hoods over the convertible top to protect the interior.

mfagan · 06-15-2014, 09:03 AM

You just need a couple of cans of Eastwoods new Patina
Preserver and you're good to go!!

rotorwrench · 06-16-2014, 09:44 AM

The drop tops with overdrive had a special rocker plate that bolted on and mounted the operating solenoid in a different position utilizing a rocker arm to actuate the pawl into the balk ring. This positions the solenoid down underneath the transmission instead of sticking out the left side. If you have an X member frame, you will need one of the solenoid addapters. I've seen several fabricated set ups on the HAMB that work just like the OEM assembly does so if you can't find one then one can be fabricated.

06-13-2014, 09:13 AM	#2
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: My Fiddy Three Nice project, looks like a '52, not '53. I've had our '53 Sunliner for 41 years, and I love her. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-13-2014, 09:18 AM	#3
ThomasN Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Spokane Wa. Posts: 271	Re: My Fiddy Three I have a lot of left over parts from my 53 vic project if you need them

06-13-2014, 09:50 AM	#4
Royal Ryser Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 553	Re: My Fiddy Three Thanks for saving this beauty. It will sure look good on the road.

06-13-2014, 11:52 AM	#5
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,954	Re: My Fiddy Three Looks like a good project, it will keep ya busy for while!

06-13-2014, 12:03 PM	#6
itsa52 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 603	Re: My Fiddy Three Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Two years I've been playing with my Merc, I have accumulated a bunch of extra parts,and have learned quite a bit (won't say I have accumulated knowledge) about these flop tops.. anytime I can help,,let me know.

06-13-2014, 01:22 PM	#7
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: My Fiddy Three Wow You have your work cut out ,,but good to see . __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

06-13-2014, 07:30 PM	#8
Merc Cruzer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Conifer, Colorado Posts: 2,431	Re: My Fiddy Three A little polishing and it will be good as new....under all that beats the heart of a true classic.

06-13-2014, 08:09 PM	#9
willitsprout Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: BurlinGame Posts: 12	Re: My Fiddy Three Thanks all! Merc, using 180 grit polish..... It'sa, just learning about all this... Working on a couple of stuck valves right now... BUT if someone has a extra 2X intake I would be interested...Yea Ha!

06-13-2014, 08:47 PM	#10
wga Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 900	Re: My Fiddy Three Jensen's yard in Fresno? __________________ Henry Ford designed the flathead without the aid of a computer.

06-14-2014, 09:13 AM	#11
willitsprout Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: BurlinGame Posts: 12	Re: My Fiddy Three wga, actually Turners..I think it was one of the last complete..w/engine and trans. I even scored an overdrive, but I understand there is a clearance problem with the solenoid.

06-14-2014, 05:51 PM	#12
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,266	Re: My Fiddy Three It'l take some elbow grease to make the grill shine!

06-15-2014, 07:46 AM	#13
Merc Cruzer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Conifer, Colorado Posts: 2,431	Re: My Fiddy Three At least someone had enough forethought to put two hoods over the convertible top to protect the interior.

06-15-2014, 09:03 AM	#14
mfagan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kaufman, TX Posts: 822	Re: My Fiddy Three You just need a couple of cans of Eastwoods new Patina Preserver and you're good to go!!

06-16-2014, 09:44 AM	#15
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: My Fiddy Three The drop tops with overdrive had a special rocker plate that bolted on and mounted the operating solenoid in a different position utilizing a rocker arm to actuate the pawl into the balk ring. This positions the solenoid down underneath the transmission instead of sticking out the left side. If you have an X member frame, you will need one of the solenoid addapters. I've seen several fabricated set ups on the HAMB that work just like the OEM assembly does so if you can't find one then one can be fabricated.