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• In the Garage: 1954 Ford Customline

  01/27/15, via Newsday

  WHAT MAKES IT INTERESTING: With more than 670,000 built, the 1954 Customline series was a hugely popular family car for Ford. Slotted between the upper-level Crestline and the entry-level Mainline, it could be ordered in two- or four-door sedan and 

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  2015 Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance winners: Did your favorite come out on top?

  07/20/15, via OregonLive.com

  Third Place: 1954 Ford F100, owned by Richard and Peggy Berg of Forest Grove, Oregon. Z31 Full Custom. Sponsored by: Westside Third Place: 1953 Ford Mainline, owned by John King of St Helens, Oregon. Z35 Modified 1961 - 1970. Sponsored by: 

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  What Is It?

  05/29/15, via The Augusta Chronicle

  Gerald Byrd guessed the 1956 Ford: “My dad bought one brand-new. He bought the Customline. They came in Custom, which was the base, the Customline, the Fairlane, the Victoria and the Crown Vic, and the higer up you got, the more chrome you got.” CANTON

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  Photo Gallery: Smyrna-Clayton Rotary Club Car Show

  05/16/15, via Smyrna Clayton Sun Times

  The Smyrna-Clayton Rotary Club held its 16th annual car show on May 9 to raise funds for scholarships and community service projects. Posted May 15, 2015. « Jackie Luike brought his 1954 Ford Mainline four-door to the Smyrna-Clayton Rotary; At the 

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  01/30/15, via Anglotopia.net

  Overlooking the lush green meadows of the banks of the River Aln and dominating the small town of Alnwick in Northumberland is the vast medieval fortress of Alnwick Castle. The stark and dramatic exterior of the castle, the site of various battles and

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  Amtrak: How America lags behind rest of developed world on train safety

  05/15/15, via The Guardian

  “When it comes to signaling, the Americans are very primitive,” Roger Ford, technology editor of the UK magazine Modern Railways and a trained rail engineer, told the Guardian. Amtrak has been slow to advance and is currently working towards fitting

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  WardsAuto Flashback – March 2015

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  Ward's Automotive Reports forecasts January-March output at 1,317,000 units, second-highest for the period behind the record 1,546,319 vehicles built in like-1929 and 1.1% ahead of the 1,302,108 turned out in first-quarter 1937. However, any labor

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In the Garage: 1954 Ford Customline - Newsday

With more than 670,000 built, the 1954 Customline series was a hugely popular family car for Ford. Slotted between the upper-level Crestline and the entry-level Mainline, it could be ordered in two- or four-door sedan and station wagon models, or as a hardtop club coupe. Nasca’s ride carries the optional original 130-horsepower V-8 engine and has been mildly customized with special teal paint, a new interior and 12-volt electrical system (versus the original six-volt). The exterior features dual exhausts, side pipes (known to hot rodders as “lake pipes”), custom wheel covers and pinstriping accents. Parts are easy to obtain, some right at local parts stores. I was told the car came from California and on the trunk is written ‘California Dreaming. Source: www.newsday.com

What Is It? - The Augusta Chronicle

That hint was to help you pick from the 1955 Ford and the near-identical 1956 Ford. Randomly chosen from the correct guesses was the one from Don Wiggins, of Warrenton, Ga. , who said the week’s car was brought out the year he was born and so was a 1955 Ford:. The blinkers were big and round that year. AIKEN: Bob Ennis said: “This one is a 1955 Ford, the only one with all round lights. The 1956 had an oblong parking light that wrapped around the fender. Ed Somers wrote: “This week’s entry is a 1955 Ford. It was the first year of the hooded headlight rings the taillights were round and the parking lights were bullet shaped. In 1956 the tail lights were still round, but the parking lights were oblong. In 1954 Ford had modernized their V8 power plants by switching to overhead valve engines. The years 1955 through 1957 along with 1961 through 1966 represented the zenith of Ford’s styling. AUGUSTA: Willie Thomas said his uncle had had a 1955 Ford like this one. Rick Farris said: “I believe this week’s car is a 1956 Ford Fairlane, one of Ford’s better-looking mid-’50s models. Source: chronicle.augusta.com

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Key Facts about Alnwick Castle A castle was built on the site of Alnwick Castle as early as 1096, following the Norman Conquest. The castle has been the seat of the Percy family since 1309 and members of the family still live in a part of the castle today. After Windsor Castle, Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England and is visited by over 800,000 people per year. Alnwick Castle has become famous in the 21 Barons of Percy created a prestigious and sprawling castle in the form of an outer bailey enclosing a massive shell keep that comprises of a cluster of towers set around an inner courtyard. This ambitious architectural project, balancing the requirements of a military stronghold with the needs of a high society family, is said to have inspired succeeding castle renovations throughout the 14 Earl of Northumberland played a major role... The castle was surrendered to Henry IV in 1403. Throughout the bloody and prolonged War of the Roses, Alnwick Castle was captured by Lancastrian forces numerous times. Source: www.anglotopia.net

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• 1954 Ford Mainline | Hagerty – Classic Car Price Guide

  Ford introduced all-new models for 1952, beating rival Chevrolet to the punch by a full year. The Mainline became FoMoCo’s entry-level model, and it featured a more modern style than the basic Deluxe it replaced. Wraparound windshield, curved rear glass, a modified grille, and more ornamentation to break up the earlier “Shoebox” Ford’s slab sides gave the new Mainline a fresh look.

  The Mainline came standard with an overhead-valve six-cylinder that displaced 215 cid and made 101 hp. A 239-cid L-head engine was optional, and it used a two-barrel carburetor to create 110 hp. A three-speed manual transmission was standard, while overdrive and Ford-O-Matic were optional with either motor. Body styles included a business coupe, Tudor and Fordor sedans, and a two-door Ranch station wagon. The base price for a Tudor sedan in 1952 was $1,629.

  The 1953 Ford Mainline was largely the same as the previous year, with a slightly simpler grille and different side brightwork. Body choices and prices were essentially the same, as were powertrain choices. Power steering became a welcome option this model year.

  The 1954 model received a new suspension setup and a new engine tunes. The standard six-cylinder now produced 115 hp, while the optional V-8 now had 130 hp on tap. New convenience options included power brakes, windows, and front seat.

  The 1955 Ford Mainline was vastly different from the 1954 model. The grille was markedly new, as it no longer sported a spinner front. A plunging trim piece ran from the A-pillar to the rear of the car. The 1956 Mainline’s major development was the introduction of a 12-volt electrical system. The car also received more of the Thunderbird’s styling and air conditioning became optional, and the business coupe was removed from the lineup. The optional V-8 became the 173-hp, 272-cid unit, though the Ranch wagon’s V-8 choice was the 292-cid, 200-hp engine that was standard in the Thunderbird.

  The Ford Mainline was very popular, with more than one million making it to the road. Enthusiasts usually opt for the 1956 models due to their 12-volt systems and the power options those systems can support. Earlier cars are interesting and affordable as well, and any Mainline is relatively easy to maintain assuming rust and rot are kept in check. All in all, the car is an affordable way to experience a mainstream 1950s American car.

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  Ford Mainline. 2Dr 80,000 original one owner miles until August 2013. I bought the car from the original lady owner. Has 115 hp 6cyl, 3 spd on column, great body, painted hot rod black, good interior, new brakes. Cleaned gas tank, cleaned carb., the car now runs and drives great. Original black car. This is a great running and driving little car for $5500.00. Call for more pictures and details. calls only.

  

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• 1954 Ford Mainline, Customline and Crestline | Hemmings ...

  At first, or even second glance, there's very little about the 1954 Ford cars that looks revolutionary, with their conservative styling only modestly updated from 1952. Dig a little deeper, though, and you'll find a new overhead-valve V-8 engine, a modern, compliant front suspension and luxurious new power accessories. A striking, fresh body style, the Skyliner, also sets the 1954 Fords apart. Although they play second fiddle to the Thunderbird-influenced 1955-'57 models in desirability, 1954 Fords deserve a second look on their own merit. Article continues after advertisement When the Ford lineup was restyled after the contemporary and successful 1949-1951 run, the rounded lines and soft forms were exchanged for a filled-out appearance that underlined the car's 1-inch increase in wheelbase and near-2-inch bump in overall size. Curved, one-piece windshields and increased glass were combined with taller fenders, hood and trunk lid to make the cars appear both airier above the beltline and boxier below. The cars' new combined grille and bumper assembly was similar to that used by Hudson in 1954, while the round "afterburner" taillamps set a trend in Ford styling that lasted through the 1960s. Subtle exterior changes greeted shoppers of 1954 Ford cars. Half-inch-taller front fenders and a revised grille treatment with a central spinner and circular, instead of rectangular, parking lamps were noticeable up front, while in some models, the body sides lost their split-level chrome trim and heavy rear fender accents in favor of an attractive single chrome strip and subtler fender accents. A new instrument panel with revised gauges and different switchgear greeted occupants. An attractive engine-turned trim panel accented the dashboards, a sporty cue that would reappear in 1955 Thunderbirds. Three series of Fords continued into 1954, with Mainlines being the base models, Customlines in the middle and upper-crust Crestlines on top. Mainlines were available in two-door Ranch Wagon, Tudor Sedan, Fordor Sedan and Business Coupe forms, while Customlines lost the three-passenger Business Coupe in favor of a six-passenger Club Coupe and a four-door Country Sedan station wagon. The premium Crestline series included the four-door Town Sedan, two-door Victoria hardtop, Sunliner Convertible Coupe, the faux maple grain-trimmed Country Squire station wagon, and a new addition, the Victoria-based Skyliner. This final model, whose Mercury twin was the Sun Valley, incorporated a fixed, blue-green-tinted 1/4-inch-thick plexiglass roof insert over the front passenger compartment that included a snap-on fabric shade to block sun and heat; after this year, it would be called the Crown Victoria, and the retractable hardtop Skyliner would appear in 1957. Following previous practice, Mainline Fords were the most basic, with standard features such as the naturally back-lit "Astra-Dial Control Panel" speedometer, a driver's sun visor, a horn button, rubber floor mats and cotton-padded seat cushions. Customlines added a passenger sun visor, steering wheel horn ring, front and rear armrests and foam rubber seat cushions. Crestlines spoiled their owners with robe cords, a two-tone instrument panel, deluxe exterior and interior trim and front and rear carpeting. Country Squire wagons featured a Stowaway center seat and two-piece removable rear seat, counterbalanced liftgate hinges and color-matched, ribbed linoleum flooring in the luggage area. Ford offered a new level of luxury to the buyers of low-priced cars in 1954, when power features more often found on Lincolns could be optioned in their everyday vehicles. Swift Sure power brakes and Master Guide power steering could be grouped with power windows and a four-way power front bench seat. Further options included a heater, a radio, the Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission, and overdrive for the standard three-speed manual gearbox. With two engine choices, a slew of options, 156 possible exterior color combinations and 23 upholstery patterns, it was possible to create a Ford to suit any taste. ENGINES Ford made waves in 1954 when they became the only automaker to offer both a modern overhead-valve straight-six and a new overhead-valve V-8 engine in their cars. The "I-Block" Mileage Maker Six was introduced in 1952 in 215-cu.in. form, and with a 3.62 x 3.60-inch bore and stroke, a 7.2:1 compression ratio and a one-barrel Holley carburetor, 1954's updated 223-cu.in. version made 115hp at 3,900 rpm and 193-lbs.ft. of torque at 2,200 rpm. This six-cylinder was noted for its economy, averaging 25.1 mpg, and despite being down two cylinders on the optional V-8, their performance was very similar, making the six a viable engine choice. While the overhead-valve six acquitted itself nicely in 1954, the real news was the new overhead-valve V-8, which replaced the venerable flathead V-8 design that dated back to 1932. This new V-8 was dubbed the "Y-Block," because its deep skirt, extending below the crankshaft, gives it the appearance of a Y in cross-section. This engine displaced 239 cubic inches via its 3.50 x 3.10-inch bore and stroke, and with 7.2-compression and a two-barrel Holley carburetor, it made 130hp at 4,200 rpm and 214-lbs.ft. of torque at 1,800 rpm. Aside from its valve configuration and displacement, this V-8 differed from its flathead predecessor by its wedge-shaped combustion chambers, five-bearing crankshaft with eight counterweights and integral cast valve guides. An interesting historical tidbit shared by Traves W. Coppock, 1954 Ford enthusiast and webmaster of the 1954 Ford Club Web site, is that Canadian and Australian 1954 Fords didn't use the Y-block V-8, instead retaining a flathead V-8. He also notes that a number of vintage performance upgrades are available for the 223-cu.in. straight-six, including Clifford Performance aluminum four-barrel intakes and six-into-two tubular headers, and two- and three-carburetor cast-aluminum intakes and aluminum valve covers are still made to order by Offenhauser. John Strobeck, president of the 1954 Ford Club, says the following: "The biggest problem is the well-known leak of the main bearing seal in the engine. The seal was the rope type that had a tendency to leak. Many fixes are available for the problem, but it has been known as a major situation in the 1954 Ford." Mike Suter, the Y-Block technical advisor for the Crown Victoria Association, offered helpful advice in the 1955-1956 Ford Buyer's Guide in the January 2006 issue of Hemmings Motor News: "In the 1950s, engine oil had a high paraffin content, which meant that lifters would get clogged with oil. Like many Oldsmobiles of the period, Y-Block engines used to have a problem getting oil to the rockers--that's why you used to find many external add-on oiler kits. Today's engine oil is fabulous and doesn't cause any of those problems. In good tune, these engines are very dependable and compatible with today's traffic--you can go 80 mph on the freeway just like any other car." All 1954 Fords enjoy excellent mechanical parts availability, with many common components available over the counter at your local auto parts store, and these overhead-valve engines respond nicely to performance upgrades. TRANSMISSIONS Whether your 1954 Ford had a six- or eight-cylinder engine under the hood, its standard transmission was the column-shifted, three-speed manual. This gearbox featured synchronizers on second and top gears, and was mated to a semi-centrifugal-style clutch. Overdrive helped fuel economy by kicking in at 27 mph and disengaging at 21 mph, and it was a $110 option. Buyers seeking convenience could opt for the $184 Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission, with its three-element hydraulic torque converter. Rebuild kits and service parts are readily available for all 1954 transmissions. REAR AXLE The semi-floating hypoid differential in 1954 Ford cars was equipped with three different rear axle ratios, depending on the transmission fitted to the car; those using the basic three-speed got 3.90-gearing, while overdrive-equipped cars had a 4.10:1 ratio and Ford-O-Matic cars got a more relaxed 3.31:1 ratio. These rear ends are considered well built, and replacement parts are easily located. SUSPENSION Another notable aspect of these cars was their entirely new front suspension, which Ford termed "angle-poised ball-joint." This independent unit replaced the outmoded kingpin design with ball joints, rubber-bushed transverse links and coil springs over hydraulic tube shocks. The rear suspension was a live-axle, longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs and hydraulic tube shocks. Fifteen-inch wheels and four-ply, 6.70 x 15 tires connected these cars to the road through worm-and-roller steering. BRAKES Four-wheel drum brakes were standard fare for American cars in 1954, and Fords were no exception. All models save for wagons used 10-inch drums with 173.5 square inches of lining area, and were manually operated unless the optional Swift Sure power assist was selected; wagons featured 11-inch drums. Standard brake components are easily located, and for those who want to drive their classics every day, front disc conversion kits are available from vendors like Gearheads Cruiser Products and Services (www.ndgearheadscruiserproducts.com). BODY/FRAME Ford frames of the mid-1950s had a reputation for being stronger than those of their competition, and patriarch Henry's insistence on overbuilding his cars' components still applied in 1954. These cars used a full double-drop frame with box-section side rails and five K-bar crossmembers, and their bodies were all steel, including the station wagons. John suggests checking behind both the front and rear wheels for rust, and as in any 50-plus-year-old car, it's smart to check the floor (especially in moisture-prone Sunliners and Skyliners) and trunk pans, the rocker panels and toe boards. "Additional places to look for rust-out are the front three body-floor braces on both sides of the car, inside of the headlamp buckets, and the underside of the high-beam switch housing on the firewall," Traves says. He also cautions 1954 Ford enthusiasts to check the condition of the hood and door hinges, noting that they require frequent oiling, and if neglected, they can cause misalignment or even fail; salvaged substitutes are the only option. While complete replacement metal panels are not currently sold, a search through the Hemmings Motor News 'Ford 1954-Up Parts' section will turn up specialists who sell repair panels for these common rust areas. A number of salvage yards in dry Southwestern states also offer vintage-1954 sheetmetal from parts cars. INTERIOR Just as Ford cars were designed to reach a wide range of customers, so were the trimmings of their interiors. Padded with cotton or foam rubber, the seats were covered with various color-matched fabrics, vinyl trimming, and these colors were matched to floor coverings: Cloth upholstery came with carpeting, while vinyl upholstery was mated with rubber mats. Virtually all of the original seating materials can be purchased from Original Auto Interiors of Columbus, Michigan, and SMS Auto Fabrics of Canby, Oregon, and these interior specialists can also recreate 1954 Ford door panels. RESTORATION PARTS John notes that although nearly all of the components of 1954 Ford cars can be found during a restoration--be they new-old stock, reproduction or salvaged--you may have to do some searching; "Most parts are still available, but some are only available in used condition. The chrome wraparounds from the parking lamps, Customline and Ranch Wagon Scripts, star taillamp lens retainers and Victoria courtesy lamp lenses are a few of the items that have not been reproduced. The plexiglass top of the Skyliner is reproduced, and is available from Pollard Plastics in Dallas." Traves adds his thoughts: "There are a couple of holy grail trim options that are almost impossible to locate today; one that comes to mind is the "deluxe" hood ornament, a more streamlined and rounded piece than the standard delta-wing piece. Another is the blister gills [trim] similar to that found on 1954 Mercurys, only shorter in overall length. Power steering-optioned horn rings are also a hard item to locate, but harder still are the actual power steering parts." Like other model years of Ford cars, all mechanical components, windshield glass and other parts ahead of the firewall are shared between all 1954 body styles, and other glass and station wagon-specific metal can be sourced from equivalent 1952-'54 Fords. Weather-strip components are readily available, and conversions to swap these cars' six-volt electrical systems to 12-volt power can be purchased. So dare to be different, and pick up a 1954 Ford car... "Worth More When You Buy It, Worth More When You Sell It!" Specialists Concours Parts & Accessories 888-600-7278www.concoursparts.com Reproduction and OEM parts C&G Early Ford Parts 760-740-2400www.cgfordparts.com Reproduction parts Collector Auto Parts 970-667-8558 Used sheetmetal, glass, bumpers, trim, drivetrain parts Ford Old Parts 402-489-3036www.fordoldpart.com NOS and reproduction parts Dennis Carpenter 800-476-9653www.dennis-carpenter.com Reproduction and NOS parts Obsolete Reliable Parts 229-686-2470www.obsoletereliableparts.com Reproduction parts Green Sales 800-543-4959www.greensalescompany.com Genuine and reproduction parts Mac's Antique Autos 877-470-1507www.macsautoparts.com Genuine and reproduction parts LeBaron Bonney 800-221-5408www.lebaronbonney.com Vinyl upholstery materials Classic Ford USA Parts Supply 304-724-6600www.usapartssupply.com Mechanical and sheetmetal repair parts American Heritage Auto 520-405-0718 Ford/Mercury exclusive salvage yard Surplus Supply 330-825-3900www.surplussupplyco.com Sheetmetal repair panels Parts prices Battery solenoid cable - $24 Brake master cylinder - $90 Clutch pedal pad - $5.50 Convertible top seal kit - $300 Differential bearing - $21 Door and fender molding clip, each - $2.50 Exhaust manifold gasket set, V-8 - $13.50 Fan generator belt, 6-cylinder - $13 Front fender splash seal kit - $16.50 Front suspension bushing kit - $43 Gas tank sending unit float - $10 Headlamp cross-over wiring harness, each - $35 Hood hinge spring - $40 Inner rocker panel replacement - $65 Overdrive kick-down switch - $27 Reproduction hood medallion bezel - $22.50 Reverse lamp lens gasket, set of two - $7 Timing chain, 6-cylinder - $45 Windshield weatherstrip with chrome trim groove - $70 Windshield wiper motor - $111 What to Pay 1954 Fords Mainline Low Average High Business Coupe $3,500 $8,000 $11,500 Tudor $4,000 $8,000 $12,000 Fordor $4,000 $8,500 $13,000 Ranch Wagon $4,000 $9,000 $14,000 Customline Low Average High Club Coupe $5,500 $12,500 $18,500 Tudor $3,500 $8,500 $12,500 Fordor $3,500 $8,000 $12,000 Ranch Wagon $3,500 $8,500 $15,500 Country Sedan $3,500 $9,000 $16,000 Crestline Low Average High Town Sedan $3,000 $6,500 $10,000 Victoria $6,000 $13,500 $20,000 Skyliner $10,000 $20,000 $37,000 Sunliner $12,000 $28,000 $40,000 Country Squire $5,500 $14,000 $25,000 Club SCENE 1954 Ford Club of America 1517 N. Wilmot Road #144 Tucson, Arizona 85712www.1954ford.com Dues: $15/year; Membership: 500 Crown Victoria Association P.O. Box 6 Bryan, Ohio, 43506 419-636-2475clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=crownvictoria Dues: $35/year; Membership: 1,650 Production Mainline Business Coupe: 10,665 Tudor: 123,329 Fordor: 55,371 Ranch Wagon: 44,315Customline Club Coupe: 33,951 Tudor: 293,375 Fordor: 262,499 Ranch Wagon: 36,086 Country Sedan: 48,384Crestline Town Sedan: 99,677 Victoria: 95,464 Skyliner: 13,144 Sunliner: 33,685 Country Squire: 12,797 Figures include both I-6 and V-8 engines Owner's View "We had trailer queens for many years, mostly very low-mileage original T-Birds, which we truly enjoyed showing. My wife Sally and I decided that a change was due--something totally different from what we had in the past. "It had to be very nice, but very driveable. I spotted this car in the Car Corral at Auburn about five years ago, and fell in love at first sight. The colors caught my eye, and the originality, the quality of restoration and the price sealed the deal. "Those colors, Raven Black over Cameo Coral, and the glass top are two magnets that draw looks and questions wherever we go. The car is a true joy to drive all day long at highway speeds, thanks to the OHV 239-cu.in. V-8 and power steering. It has 70,000 miles on it, with only a Ford-O-Matic rebuild, and the engine has never been touched as it uses no oil. I had to break my personal values on originality when it came to radial tires and a mellow-sounding set of dual exhausts. "When you have the sun shining in your eyes through the transparent top, the cool sounds of duals in your ears and the hair of your best girl blowing in the wind because you have all the windows in your hardtop down, what more could you ask for? At our age, that much fun has to be illegal." -- Jim McAfee

  This article originally appeared in the January, 2007 issue of Hemmings Classic Car.

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