New guy from NorCal

[bendapirate]

How's it going everyone? Just thought I'd do a little intro for myself. I'm part of the other boards and with the newest acquisition to my stable I thought I'd share it with you. Just picked up this 1959 Ford Fairlane. Nice little cruiser that I can wrench on and stay busy with. Let me know what you think!

 

[rick55]

That's a neat looking car. Personally i would break the colour up a bit with a white roof. They also look better with all the stainless IMHO.
I would get the handbrake sorted out. It looks a bit off, putting a block of wood behind the wheels.
Anyway it is a great place to start from.
Regards

 

[Ole Don]

Be still my heart, (pitter patter), I wish I could afford a complete repaint like that.

 

[parklane]

Welcome to the sandbox. Good lookin set of wheels.

 

[46yblock]

Nice car! Welcome to the Barn!

 

[iroczgirl]

Great looking car. To me bodywork is the hardest part with any project, someone did a lot of work.

Welcome!

 

[Daves55Sedan]

I would get the handbrake sorted out. It looks a bit off, putting a block of wood behind the wheels.

Hey now, I have a block of wood exactly like that one to keep my '55 Courier from rolling away.

 

[bendapirate]

Thanks for the warm welcome! Thanks for the concern on the brakes. The pic was taken the day I bought it and didn't really know how the brakes would hold up. Got them adjusted and working great. Plans for now are get some white on the roof (possibly with a little flake), Rewire under the dash (Kinda messy for my taste), Keep searching for trim and just drive and enjoy it!! Thanks again guys!

 

[Merlin]

Nice looking Fairlane, Welcome aboard.

 

[rick55]

You are lucky to get hold of such a great looking car to start with. My 55 looked like it had been in a shed that the roof collapsed on and was then let out in the weather. Taken off the road in 63 and parked up. Typical sunburnt California car. Will be a bit longer before it gets anywhere near as good as yours. Keep the faith.
Regards

 

[54mainlinetim]

looks like someone put in a lot of work already with a lot of nice custom details...with a little bit of your own touchs and youll have a really sweet ride.welcome and good luck.