Ridge Runner

I have it all ,soon as the big panel molds are finished 

Getting started on the rear seat panels ,i have a set of fairly nice panels . The old paint is flaking off so i removed as much as i could ,especially where it is flaking .
Passenger side is in nice condition ,driver side has a couple of gouges that i filled with duraglass ,once it sets up i will sand it smooth .next step is to primer both panels with high build and block sand until perfect . Then reapply the texture ,a few days of drying time and i will mount them on a backing so they do not distort and use them for a brand new mold .they will have all factory holes and back side mounting bracket .
That original paint really stinks when sanded!

Would love to have it all back but i have moved on . I still have 2 69 sport roofs if i get that urge again . After selling my collection and loosing the property ...because of scum ball drug selling ,well ...i just lost all interest . I may get into one of the 69s this summer as i bought a 428 un assembled but fully machined . 
@FFJD  i would really love to see more pics as you go !

Would love to have it all back but i have moved on . I still have 2 69 sport roofs if i get that urge again . After selling my collection and loosing the property ...because of scum ball drug selling ,well ...i just lost all interest . I may get into one of the 69s this summer as i bought a 428 un assembled but fully machined . 
@FFJD  i would really love to see more pics as you go !

Oh buy the way ,the transmission was built by Al Vanderslice of farmersville speed and frame ,he knows Fords . He was a big deal on the drag strips in the 60s and has been in several magazines . You should see his collection of new old stock ford parts ,mostly single over head cammers and 427 s

Would love to have it all back but i have moved on . I still have 2 69 sport roofs if i get that urge again . After selling my collection and loosing the property ...because of scum ball drug selling ,well ...i just lost all interest . I may get into one of the 69s this summer as i bought a 428 un assembled but fully machined . 
@FFJD  i would really love to see more pics as you go !

I have been looking for an automatic for my 2005 Gt for over a year now ,its nearly impossible to find ,it 2005 and 2006 only just like the wiring ...Fords better idea i guess! Just picked up a 2005 GT 30 miles from me for 2000. 
The kid decided to ad a radio and did his own wiring ,yep ,you guessed it ,he set it on fire! He burned the top off the fuse box ,and the casing off the harness but it didnt burn the wires . Melted a brand new battery ! I gave him 2000 for it ,got it home and replaced all the melted fuses and dropped in a new battery and yee haw the sucker fired right up haha!
I drove it around the pasture and it runs great and shifts perfect ,i could have put it back together but the kid started to strip it already . 
Today i pulled the motor and tranny and found it had a fresh rebuild tranny ,new starter ,new alternator ,front struts ,drilled and slotted rotors that dont even have the machine marks rubbed off ,new joints in the drive shaft and lowering springs . This is all going in my 2005 ,and it all cost me less than having my tranny rebuilt !
The motor has 121000 miles and runs great so it may go in my 56 fairlane . All in all it was a good day for me ,and i should have mine running  in a few days .

Water is going over the spill way at lake success 

Ponderosa lodge burned down ,a propane tank exploded ! 
Reservation road up to Eagle Mountain cassino is totally washed out so they are shut down for who knows how long .
Camp Nelson is totally washed out ,my aunt lives there. 
The road to Balch park is a total mud slide .
The whole back side of Lindsay is flooded and so is a lot of Porterville .
Highway 99 has flooding in several areas .
We have another big storm tomorrow that is supposed to dump anywhere from 2 -3 inches so that is going to ad to it a bunch !
Our flooding has receded about 10 feet from the marker i hammered in yesterday but with what is coming tomorrow it just may make it in the shop again .
Red cross helicopters have been flying over all day taking supplies to the mountain communities that really got hit hard  ,going to be an interesting next couple of days .

Ponderosa lodge burned down ,a propane tank exploded ! 
Reservation road up to Eagle Mountain cassino is totally washed out so they are shut down for who knows how long .
Camp Nelson is totally washed out ,my aunt lives there. 
The road to Balch park is a total mud slide .
The whole back side of Lindsay is flooded and so is a lot of Porterville .
Highway 99 has flooding in several areas .
We have another big storm tomorrow that is supposed to dump anywhere from 2 -3 inches so that is going to ad to it a bunch !
Our flooding has receded about 10 feet from the marker i hammered in yesterday but with what is coming tomorrow it just may make it in the shop again .
Red cross helicopters have been flying over all day taking supplies to the mountain communities that really got hit hard  ,going to be an interesting next couple of days .

Ponderosa lodge burned down ,a propane tank exploded ! 
Reservation road up to Eagle Mountain cassino is totally washed out so they are shut down for who knows how long .
Camp Nelson is totally washed out ,my aunt lives there. 
The road to Balch park is a total mud slide .
The whole back side of Lindsay is flooded and so is a lot of Porterville .
Highway 99 has flooding in several areas .
We have another big storm tomorrow that is supposed to dump anywhere from 2 -3 inches so that is going to ad to it a bunch !
Our flooding has receded about 10 feet from the marker i hammered in yesterday but with what is coming tomorrow it just may make it in the shop again .
Red cross helicopters have been flying over all day taking supplies to the mountain communities that really got hit hard  ,going to be an interesting next couple of days .

Ponderosa lodge burned down ,a propane tank exploded ! 
Reservation road up to Eagle Mountain cassino is totally washed out so they are shut down for who knows how long .
Camp Nelson is totally washed out ,my aunt lives there. 
The road to Balch park is a total mud slide .
The whole back side of Lindsay is flooded and so is a lot of Porterville .
Highway 99 has flooding in several areas .
We have another big storm tomorrow that is supposed to dump anywhere from 2 -3 inches so that is going to ad to it a bunch !
Our flooding has receded about 10 feet from the marker i hammered in yesterday but with what is coming tomorrow it just may make it in the shop again .
Red cross helicopters have been flying over all day taking supplies to the mountain communities that really got hit hard  ,going to be an interesting next couple of days .

Ponderosa lodge burned down ,a propane tank exploded ! 
Reservation road up to Eagle Mountain cassino is totally washed out so they are shut down for who knows how long .
Camp Nelson is totally washed out ,my aunt lives there. 
The road to Balch park is a total mud slide .
The whole back side of Lindsay is flooded and so is a lot of Porterville .
Highway 99 has flooding in several areas .
We have another big storm tomorrow that is supposed to dump anywhere from 2 -3 inches so that is going to ad to it a bunch !
Our flooding has receded about 10 feet from the marker i hammered in yesterday but with what is coming tomorrow it just may make it in the shop again .
Red cross helicopters have been flying over all day taking supplies to the mountain communities that really got hit hard  ,going to be an interesting next couple of days .

Got us big time this time ,the water made it way into the neighbors on the east side this time ,i built up granite in front of the shop this time so at least that didnt flood . Most roads can't be driven ,either flooded or washed out . 

They are fiberglass but made with a two sided mold so they are finished inside and out 

I have the CD in all my cars ,i am surprised i haven't melted it down by now 

Old tranny out and new tranny in, in only 3 hours ,i think i could work on one of these with my eyes closed now ! Runs and shifts like a new car now!

We haven't had lights like that since 1969
welcome to the hotel California ,such a lovely place  ,such a lovely place  haha !
Ah ,you have to be an oldy to get that !

Old tranny out and new tranny in, in only 3 hours ,i think i could work on one of these with my eyes closed now ! Runs and shifts like a new car now!

We haven't had lights like that since 1969
welcome to the hotel California ,such a lovely place  ,such a lovely place  haha !
Ah ,you have to be an oldy to get that !

I have been looking for an automatic for my 2005 Gt for over a year now ,its nearly impossible to find ,it 2005 and 2006 only just like the wiring ...Fords better idea i guess! Just picked up a 2005 GT 30 miles from me for 2000. 
The kid decided to ad a radio and did his own wiring ,yep ,you guessed it ,he set it on fire! He burned the top off the fuse box ,and the casing off the harness but it didnt burn the wires . Melted a brand new battery ! I gave him 2000 for it ,got it home and replaced all the melted fuses and dropped in a new battery and yee haw the sucker fired right up haha!
I drove it around the pasture and it runs great and shifts perfect ,i could have put it back together but the kid started to strip it already . 
Today i pulled the motor and tranny and found it had a fresh rebuild tranny ,new starter ,new alternator ,front struts ,drilled and slotted rotors that dont even have the machine marks rubbed off ,new joints in the drive shaft and lowering springs . This is all going in my 2005 ,and it all cost me less than having my tranny rebuilt !
The motor has 121000 miles and runs great so it may go in my 56 fairlane . All in all it was a good day for me ,and i should have mine running  in a few days .

Old tranny out and new tranny in, in only 3 hours ,i think i could work on one of these with my eyes closed now ! Runs and shifts like a new car now!

My thoughts are ,when you are good at something you should stick with it . Be the best crotchety bastard you can be, push for greatness ! 

Why yes ,yes i do ! Does candy apple work ? I just have to put it together .

Yup, got it replaced about 10 days ago and now under physical therapy.  Otherwise, I'm still the same crotchety bastard I've always been...