Former OWF Member
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After using a three-legged puller, and hammering on the rear drums, they finally came off. I never want to go through that again, so I found a Ford Maverick rear end, and will be going to get that for an eventual install! I am also interested in installing the AMC type front spindles, and converting to discs, and lowering the car for that '50's custom look. I want to be able to
drive the car and maintain it, without searching for months to find parts.
After getting under this car, I have also noticed it has holes in the rockers,, rear frame (by the bumper brackets and leaf spring mount areas), in the frame rails behind the front tires, and the body door gaps change when you jack it up from one end or the other! i am sure this is due to the floor and frame holes. The only part that can be easily patched and is soild, is the trunk floor. This makes me question if I shouldn't go Gasser, straight front axle, or gut the floors, and do the Pro Street new frame, V-8, etc. route? Lol. I don't have all of the Bermuda only items to do a restoration either (missing the "Bermuda" emblems, rear trunk large medallion like the overpriced one on eBay, and the Bermuda only headlight trim rings).
drive the car and maintain it, without searching for months to find parts.
After getting under this car, I have also noticed it has holes in the rockers,, rear frame (by the bumper brackets and leaf spring mount areas), in the frame rails behind the front tires, and the body door gaps change when you jack it up from one end or the other! i am sure this is due to the floor and frame holes. The only part that can be easily patched and is soild, is the trunk floor. This makes me question if I shouldn't go Gasser, straight front axle, or gut the floors, and do the Pro Street new frame, V-8, etc. route? Lol. I don't have all of the Bermuda only items to do a restoration either (missing the "Bermuda" emblems, rear trunk large medallion like the overpriced one on eBay, and the Bermuda only headlight trim rings).