If you really wanted one you could buy a beat up shay reproduction '55 to get the front clip and make a '55 bird wagon.   that way you would not have to destroy valuable bird sheet metal.

If I'm not mistaken, Amos Minter has one he uses for a parts hauler. I pretty darn nice one,but a parts hauler non the less. (My memory isn't what it ought to be, could have been another builder).
I saw it on one of those spotlight type shows on velocity.
It was a VERY nicely done car!!
Rowen

Rowen
55CV
Woodland, Ca

There was a article about it in the latest Early Bird Magazine


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

The guys who did that build are Bird experts.  They also have more than a few cars to play around with.
Pretty Kool in my opinion.

Oldmics

It is  interesting  and different to see but if  I had a Baby Bird  I wouldn't think of  doing that to it unless a had a spare Car to play with!

Nice clip - very interesting custom


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

Thanks for the link, oldmics. The whole thread is interesting.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

Follow this link to the H.A.M.B. site
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/early-ford-thunderbirds.229429/page-4

and see post #95 - It contains a video clip of the T Bird wagon.
Oldmics

I saw a picture of one in the last couple weeks. On a thread of station wagon conversions (or sedan delivery's )? Shot from above, on the right rear quarter. Dark, maybe black. I don't recall the info. Made me smile. I had an 1800S Volvo when that ES wagon version came out. Out of my pay grade, but I still remember it.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

I've seen a picture but have no other information.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ