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By 46yblock - 13 Years Ago
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It is like this one:  Only a LOT rougher. $300 doesnt buy much. Dont know if I have the skill or resources to see it through, but sure will see. Apparently less than 10,000 of these were made in '53, and there arent many left.
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By lowrider - 13 Years Ago
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Should be a sweet ride. When I got my 57 I struggled between that and a 56 Sedan Delivery. Now I'm lusting over a 57 Del Rio Ranch wagon. If I only had more $$$, space, time ...........
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By oldcarmark - 13 Years Ago
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Hi Mike! Nice score.Talking of low production numbers.1954 Meteor Sedan Delivery-613 produced.I dont have the car BUT I do have the sales brochure for it.Canadian only vehicle.Or how abot the 1955 Meteor Crown Victoria.They were all built with steel roof-no glasstops.151 produced and surprisingly there is a primo example that shows up from time to time at the local shows around my area.Saw it 2 weeks ago.Y- block powered of course.
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By mctim64 - 13 Years Ago
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Very cool! I have a '35 SD that is being given to me for work that I am doing. Very rough also, but will look good when finnished with a Y in it.  
Good luck with yours. 
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By The Master Cylinder - 13 Years Ago
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Tim, what the heck did they do to the top of your '35? Chop it or something. The A pillars don't look like they line up.
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By 46yblock - 13 Years Ago
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Thanks for all the encouragement! We rolled it into the barn an hour ago, and it does roll well  . We finally got it stopped just inches before it ran into an engine on a test stand. I asked my wife if she saw us come in, hoping she didnt. "Yes I did. It looks rough."I'll post a pic or two later. The big non-Y friendly front cross member is easy to see. Mark, looking at the brochure for the meteor, it looks the same except for the center cross piece going across the grill. Tim, nice score!
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By lowrider - 13 Years Ago
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Mark, thanks for the pics of that 55 Meteor. I had a 56 Meteor CV w/o the glass roof back in the day. Mine was blue/white and the black insert went all the way to the rear of the car. Sold it after I got drafted.
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By marvh - 13 Years Ago
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Here is my 56 Meteor convert I built about 12 years ago, only 479 built, about 22 still exist. Sold it and built my crown. 
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By oldcarmark - 13 Years Ago
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That was a beauty Marvh.Do you know where it is now?The 56 Meteor Crown Vic production numbers were only 206. 55 more than 1955.To my knowledge all 55 and 56 Meteor Crown Vics were steel tops.Possibly some were converted to glasstops after the fact.I would guess that fewer than 10% survived. There is a fellow in western Canada advertising on Kijiji seeking a 55 Meteor Crown Vic to replace the one he sold years ago.I have been in contact with him by email a couple of times.Sent him the same pics I posted here.This Crown Vic is not for sale.The only reason it survived is because it was parked in a barn in 62 until the current owner bought it in 78 and repaired the rear 1/4's.There is another 55 Meter Crown Vic for sale on Kijiji in Montreal Canada.Running driving car being sold as an estate after the owner passed.His son is selling.$37,000 and it is not perfect.Needs finishing. Low production mid 50's Fords and Mercs are interesting topics for discussion.There are many that most people are not aware of.
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By 46yblock - 13 Years Ago
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Here are some pics. Luckily the camera batteries died before I got to the bad stuff: 
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By YBLOCKMERC - 13 Years Ago
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Nice score Mike. Was that a flower car? Look forward to seeing it in a couple of days.
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By 46yblock - 13 Years Ago
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Marc, I should have it painted by then...not.
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By YBLOCKMERC - 13 Years Ago
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At least have a Y installed.
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By 46yblock - 13 Years Ago
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This is discouraging. It looks a lot worse than the pics show: 
At least sweeping the floor is easy  .
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By MoonShadow - 13 Years Ago
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Well that simplifies the question about replacing the floor boards. As long as the upper body is sound. Chuck
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By The Master Cylinder - 13 Years Ago
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Makes it easy to fab transmission mounts and exhaust. 
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By glrbird - 13 Years Ago
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Well maybe this will make you feel better about the price and condition. http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/2388345257.html
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By Dlowey - 11 Years Ago
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Very nice... and if you find a supplier for body panels, please let me know. I have a 53 Ford Sedan Delivery, as well as a 53 Meteor Sedan Delivery.
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By Johnny Mainline - 11 Years Ago
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Looks like a great project!!!! I put a Y in my 53'(Red Sonja)!
I've collected pretty much all the literature out there on doing this swap and working around that giant X-member. If you need anything I can scan and email it to you. My buddy that's teaching me to weld created a jig for me and we made some center sump oil pans. Works great I used the old school Hurst front mounts.
I'm a little bit north of you, but I have a few good lines on parts for 52-54s and know where another 53 sedan delivery is sitting here by Portland too; I got some clutch parts off of it!
Let me know if I can help!
-J
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By Dlowey - 10 Years Ago
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Will do. If anyone is interested, I also have a 53 2 door needing a good home. dlowey@safetycheckconsulting.com
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