Recent content by piddler

I do appreciate all of the information. The car is about ten hours from me. I hope to go down and look at it next week. It is a little above my planned budget but if the car looks and drives and good as the pictures and description I will probably buy it. What engine, transmission and gear...

I am very cautious when working under any of my cars. A 3500 pound car falling on me would probably make me very sore considering what a wimp I am. I have some 2X12's cut long enough to set the jack stands on so I do not need to extend the jacks as far. It seems more stable to me. I also use...

Has anyone put an eco boost in one of these mid-fifties cars?

This might be an odd request and I know that what I am asking can be totally subjective and I do not want to put anyone on the spot. Is there anyone in the Tallahassee area that could look at a car for me? Just a quick look to maybe save me a ten hour drive. You can post or send me a PM...

I am looking at this car for a driver and maybe a few short trips. It is about 10 hours away so I am trying to get all the information that I can before I drive down to look at it. Any help, advice or warnings appreciated, Pete

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Thanks. That is pretty much what the car looks like. Where did you find this information? BTW, I visited your beautiful while on R&R in early 1967. I hope to visit again someday.

The gentleman that owns the 1956 station wagon that I am looking at sent me a photo of the data plate so I could get a little more information. I am having trouble with the number. The car is red and a cream color and the plate indicates that it was originally black and grey. I can understand...

I am going to look at a 1956 wagon. It has been a long time since I have owned one of these old Ford's and never a 56 or a wagon. The car is advertised with a 292 and ford-a-matic. My questions, are is this a reliable combination? The other question is what kind of gas mileage can I expect? I...