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| If I was to update my tired '54 4-door what would be good donor car to use to get engine, trans and anything else usefull that would be pretty easy swap? (Need not be Ford).
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| My '54 has original Y block engine and auto trans, both are running okay but pretty tired and I was thinking maybe it would be cheaper to replace stuff, from wrecked late model Mustang or something than having eng and trans rebuilt. That way I would end up with modern drive train, od trans and maybe even brakes, suspension, power steering and stuff. I just want this car for driver not for trailering it to car shows to have it picked over to see that everything is as should be. (To do that I would probably have to start by remove about 25 pounds of Bondo and replace 99% of sheet metal). I'm not dead set to idea of changing over, just asking if it is something I should consider...keep hearing about these old cars with Chev, Chrysler, and Olds engines. Oh! while I'm here, does anyone have suggestions on how to repair rusted away drip rails? Finally, was able to remove door handles and window cranks from my '55 with help of forum members so today I can start to upholster the panels...Thanks for that help 
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| | Depends on how bad the rust mites are in the drip rails. The roof skin is rolled and spot welded into the drip rail and then seam sealer was applied to make it water tight or that was the intent, didn't work so well unless you live in out west. If it is not too bad yet, POR 15 has a putty that can be used too repair drip rails, around windshields, the groove that the trunk seal fits into or any other small rusted area. You just clean it good, apply their rust inhibiter and form this stuff into the area. Dries very,very hard and can be sanded down to match the surrounding area. Not a repair, but a good patch for a driver. The other option would be too fab up a replacement or find a doner and cut out the section you need to make the repair. Not cheap and requires a great deal of work and probably best left to a professional.
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| | Please keep your 54 as it was back in the 50's even if you have to uprade it to a 272, 292,312. It should be at least period correct of that time. Otherwise why even bother with it if you want something more modern. I just walk away from cars at shows that are not even close to that time, whether it be a dodge,chevy, ford, or pontiac etc. It degrades them for what they were and the value of them goes way down! Do you want to hear those glass pacs or a 400 watt stereo? If the latter buy a Honda civic & put one in. Get my drift? I am not trying to be a wise guy, but just keep it like the old days! |
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| | Marvin, Pease bring that to EXPO labor day, sure is "purty".
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| | WOW....what a thrill it must be to drive into that driveway everyday and in that Mercury too, gives me goose-bumps just looking at the picture. What part of Paradise is that? Okay, I'm convinced, sorry for getting everyone upset...I'll keep the car as original as I can, right down to the drum brakes.
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