Holyrollers - praise the lowered!

Holyrollers - praise the lowered!Holyrollers - praise the lowered!Holyrollers - praise the lowered!

Holyrollers - praise the lowered!

Holyrollers - praise the lowered!Holyrollers - praise the lowered!Holyrollers - praise the lowered!
  • Home
  • Parishioners
  • Church
  • Gallery
  • Contact
  • More
    • Home
    • Parishioners
    • Church
    • Gallery
    • Contact
  • Home
  • Parishioners
  • Church
  • Gallery
  • Contact

1961 Ford 2-Door Ranch Wagon

The last year for full size 2-door wagons

As unique as my 1960 Ford Wagon is, this one is even rarer. I was perusing eBay for 2-door wagon parts when I came across this little jewel.  I couldn't believe they actually made them, so I researched it and sure enough there were several hundred made. 


This sounds crazy, but it came from the Seattle area and I was told by the seller it was used by his mother (little old-lady) to bring fish and farm produce back and forth between the market and home.  It does have a little rust and a few dents, but only 60k miles.  He kept in touch with me for a while as he wanted to see it completed, so I think he was honest about its history.  


As usual, my ideas extend beyond my capabilities and its been sitting for a decade.  I haven't touched it yet but I have some wild plans for it.  


FYI - there are several pics of the actual car below, but I have also included pics of other 61 Ford wagons and a Sunliner (convertible) that provide me with inspiration and prevent me from selling this one.  


It's about number 6 on my priority list.


ENGINE

Original V8. 


DRIVETRAIN

Original three on the tree.


CHASSIS

Original.


BODY & PAINT

Original.


INTERIOR

Original.


WHEELS & TIRES

Original.



What's Next?

I need to to take it off the chassis and send it out for media blasting. Then repair some rust in the right rear quarter. 


No crazy body mods planned, but I have a complete set of 1961 Country Squire wood grain trim that I want to use on it. Of course, I need to modify the 4-door trim for a 2-door.


I also want to put it on a Morrison or Roadster Shop chassis with IRS.


I want a SOHC cammer motor in it.


I want a Tremec 6-speed.


I want, I want, I want....


I've got too many projects.  

Gallery