1955 Ford Customline

1955 Ford Customline

Original 272 V8 Y Block and Fordomatic transmission – Both rebuilt by second owner Eli English at 65,000 ish miles

Car was originally build by Eli English at Traditional Speed & Customs . He owned the car for 30 years

Car was then sold to Christopher Fazeekas around 2016 with 85,151 ish miles .

Current owner myself Frankie Kerby purchased in 2020 with 89,400 ish miles.

Car is featured in Street Rodder Magazine June 2007 Issue , which I have a copy of that goes with the car .

Car sits on air bags all four corners

I am the 4th owner/care taker of this fine representation of 1950s era Street Rod and customization.

Repairs made under my ownership-

Power steering cylinder , control valve and pump replacement and rebuilt

Battery tray and battery replacement

Replaced horns

General maintenance–

oil change , grease , tire pressure, buff and polish etc.

Items that need repair work-

Heater core has leak and has been bypassed. Core sits under engine compartment in a box on firewall, should be easy swap out.

Turn signal indicators in dash work sometimes , turn signals on all four corners work all the time , issue is in dash cluster bulb.

Radio does not work

Headliner has small hole in back rear passenger side see photo , I have a brand new black headliner that comes with the car new in box.

Wiper motor needs to be swapped out to electric , simple bolt in kit available online .

All other mechanical items work as designed

This Black Beauty needs another care taker .

Runs and Drives great