This popped up locally, and was too good a deal to pass.  The '55 Country Sedan looks like it may have a '55 T-bird 292.  Havent checked motor and head ID yet, as one hood hinge is hanging up and wont open all the way.  The Y is a dual exhaust 4V, with the '55 Holley model 214, or maybe a 4000 as it was hard to see, on top.  It even came with the giant original oil bath air filter, and the key was in the ignition.  The glove box is weird.  How does it open?  No knob or pull point. 

Initial exam looks like a good pre restoration car.  All the glass (and there is a lot of it) is good except for the windshield.

Mike, located in the Siskiyou mountains, Southern, OR 292 powered 1946 Ford 1/2 ton, '62 Mercury Meteor, '55 Country Squire (parting out), '64 Falcon, '54 Ford 600 tractor.

Congrats on the 55 wagon. I think the glove box has a button you bump with your hand

to open it.

I had a 55 mainline years ago, seems that was how it worked.

55f100

West Monroe,La.

Mike, push the button to open the Glove Box, should just pop open. It may be locked, should take the same key as the door/lift gate (that is if you got the key?)



Love long roofs, especially '55. Is yours a six or nine passenger? All wagons (to my knowledge) had duel exhaust.

"The Master Cylinder"

Enjoying life at the beach in SOCAL

I have the key for ignition.  It turns the glove box lock tumbler.  Lock tumbler is not fixed, easy pull out push in the whole assembly.  No button.  Will investigate.  The key seems to fit the tailgate lock, but havent been able to get the lock to move, or tail gate to open.  I need the tailgate open relatively soon becuase there is a spare in there, to help put rubber on the ground and move everyting inside. 

I spent this afternoon pulling the '53 Courier's 215 to take it to salvage.  Need a little of the 53 money back.  If anyone wants 215 parts  speak up please.  The manner of mounting the '53 starter had me scratching my head for a good hour .  Needed it and the bellhousing gone to clear the motor of radiator frame and related stuff. 

Mike, located in the Siskiyou mountains, Southern, OR 292 powered 1946 Ford 1/2 ton, '62 Mercury Meteor, '55 Country Squire (parting out), '64 Falcon, '54 Ford 600 tractor.

Nice find Mike. Does this one have actual metal for floors?

Marc

'54 Merc ragtop

Pt Townsend, WA   

                                                                                                                                   

Marc, yes it does .  Hey Marc, the two shafts on the 2140 you brought down are now free moving!

Mike, located in the Siskiyou mountains, Southern, OR 292 powered 1946 Ford 1/2 ton, '62 Mercury Meteor, '55 Country Squire (parting out), '64 Falcon, '54 Ford 600 tractor.

"Lock tumbler is not fixed, easy pull out push in the whole assembly. No button."



Mike, the whole assembly is the button... The retainer must be missing or something. I suppose this is not a high priority at this time.



You should be able to open the lift gate from the inside (knob by middle of rear glass), then lower the tailgate.

"The Master Cylinder"

Enjoying life at the beach in SOCAL

Pretty cool car Mike!  I like it.  Seems you are always running into great deals!  I hope you remember to keep me in mind it you run across any screaming deals on a 1957 f100 shortbed big window styleside pickup.

   

1956 F100 Big Window 309ci Y-block,  1956 F100 small window 272ci Y-block

Greg.  Mountains of North Eastern CA

Nice work getting that freed up. Looks like that carb ended up in the right hands; it sure wasn't doing me any good.



Really enjoyed meeting you and seeing your place last week.

Marc

'54 Merc ragtop

Pt Townsend, WA   

                                                                                                                                   

Hey Mike, we need more pictures! It appears you have the 8 passenger Country Sedan model. Is the interior all intact? What kind of shape is the tailgate in? I assume you saw the ebay listing for a '55 wagon that's linked in the classifieds here. It has some nice detail shots.

Marc

'54 Merc ragtop

Pt Townsend, WA