Recent content by 55Customline

Ole Don, yes, I looked longingly at your avitar photo of your car, as that style trim (Fairlane?) is beautiful indeed. Of course my Customline came with the straight trim but that will have to wait, as it will run me about $300 a side. Also, are those Torc Thrust wheels? I would love to put a...

Cool! Thanks everybody for all of your suggestions. I'm going to print this thread out and take it to my mechanic who has my car finishing up a 12V conversion. He is very popular, and is trying to retire, so is very busy but I need to get him off the fence on this door latch problem. I know that...

I've heard of Mac's just recently on this forum. Obsolete Ford in OK doesn't have one. I'll check Concour's (Ford parts?) also. I'm not sure about the striker plates but I'll check. Thanks for all your help.

Thanks for the welcome! I'm afraid that it's worn out. Every now and then it will stay latched, but most of the time no go. You have to almost slam it to latch. After the second door glass, I resorted to taking it to my mechanic who really knows old cars, and even with his resources we have not...

Hello to all, I'm sure glad I stumbled across this site! It looks like the Ford Barn and its inhabitants will be a great resource to me and my ol '55. I've got a ways to go toward bringing my 2 door Customline up to daily driver status, but I've learned with old cars that patience is a...