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70rs · #**111** 08-26-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 56pickup

it would only be right to use a ford tractor to lift the ford motor on to the trailer!

yeah, I have to agree! That's the new 5.0 motor right? Which trans did you get?

**fleetus macmullitz** · #**112** 08-27-2011, 02:20 AM

Now that's a fine early B-day present...congrats.

BTW Tyler, what made you choose a '55 to build?

Ron in SoCal · #**113** 08-27-2011, 09:37 AM

Congrats on the motor score Tyler. Your project - getting that AME frame/tubs in there - is really shaping up...

56pickup · #**114** 08-27-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 70rs

yeah, I have to agree! That's the new 5.0 motor right? Which trans did you get?

Yes Sir! Getrag M-82 6 speed 3 pedaler

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Originally Posted by compos mentis

Now that's a fine early B-day present...congrats.

BTW Tyler, what made you choose a '55 to build?

Thanks!

Well, We knew that we wanted it to be a post car so that got rid of the crown vic and victoria ht. Grandpa and i both liked the look of the 55 grille and front end apperance so it was between what trim level we wanted. It really didnt matter which one we choose since it's not going to be anywhere near stock! My major goal for the car is to be clean and subtle so i fell in love with the customline! Here's why,

We will be doing lots of subtle things such as 56 dash which is the most well known mod people have done to there 55, tuck the bumpers in, shave hood/trunk, ect

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Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Congrats on the motor score Tyler. Your project - getting that AME frame/tubs in there - is really shaping up...

Thanks Ron! Mounting the chassis wasn't nearly as hard we thought it was going to be! The AME chassis saved TONS of time and the work is phenomonal! The rear tubs are actually trailer fenders that we cut up and massaged

The Motor will require the firewall to be cut out a bit but we were going to smooth it up anyway

**waynieZ** · #**115** 08-27-2011, 09:11 PM

I can see why that helped you make a decision its a sweet looking ride.

70rs · #**116** 08-27-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 56pickup

Yes Sir! Getrag M-82 6 speed 3 pedaler

Thanks!

Well, We knew that we wanted it to be a post car so that got rid of the crown vic and victoria ht. Grandpa and i both liked the look of the 55 grille and front end apperance so it was between what trim level we wanted. It really didnt matter which one we choose since it's not going to be anywhere near stock! My major goal for the car is to be clean and subtle so i fell in love with the customline! Here's why,

We will be doing lots of subtle things such as 56 dash which is the most well known mod people have done to there 55, tuck the bumpers in, shave hood/trunk, ect

Thanks Ron! Mounting the chassis wasn't nearly as hard we thought it was going to be! The AME chassis saved TONS of time and the work is phenomonal! The rear tubs are actually trailer fenders that we cut up and massaged

The Motor will require the firewall to be cut out a bit but we were going to smooth it up anyway

WOW! That is a really nice looking car! I see why you wanted to build one yourself. Very cool!