This 1955 Ford Mainline, affectionately named “Bubba” came to me several months ago. The owner wanted to leave the exterior patina, but wanted the interior freshened up. Once I got started, it was all or nothing.
This ’55 was the base model for Ford that year. It did not come with a radio, interior courtesy lights, or even heat. Bubba does have a rare dealer add-on heater under the dash!
What I did:
- New headliner with Dynamat and insulation
- New door panels
- New front and rear seat upholstery
- Convert fixed-back front bench to hinged
- New windshield and seals on the front and back
- Replacement fiber package tray and toe kick panels
- New windlace around doors
- Complete refinishing of metal trim and dash
By the time we were done, road salts were everywhere. Bubba got a piggyback ride home to wait for spring. So long Bubba!
