Retrieving a 59 Fairlane 500 convertible

Thanks. Guess the only thing that changed when the Galaxie line was introduced was the name on the rear quarter panels on the drop top models. I think the Galaxie hardtops and sedans had different interiors than their Fairlane 500 counterparts. But then convertibles had different interiors than the closed models. It all gets very confusing.

 

A little update on the 59

We picked it up last night from the painter's shop. It's mostly back together. There are a few trim pieces that will be installed after the interior is complete and the painter does his final polish.
There are also a couple of pieces that are in rough shape so we are looking for nice replacements.
We also need to do something about the mismatched dual antenna situation.










So now it's off to the upholstery shop for installation of seats, door panels, anti rattle kit, weather stripping and interior trim.
The windshield will be installed by a neighboring shop then as well.

Hopefully we will be driving this thing soon.

 

Spring has sprung, and Summer's not far behind!

 

I think we'll need to get the hubcaps polished and touched up, and likely will need to get new whitewalls for it.
Then we'll be ready to cruise this summer in style.

 

The right front tire is looking a bit thin, isn't it?

 

Probly just from sitting. The tires all have decent tread, but they are weather checked pretty bad. We have an account with Coker tire, so I think we'll just get a new set and have the peace of mind that they wont blow out on a road trip.

 

Baaaack at the upholstery shop.

Need to order some new tires so that they are here and ready to go once the interior is done.

 

What tires have you selected?

 

Going to go with Coker tire. We're going to go with wide whitewalls and we're trying to decide on which style.
I like the American classic bias look radial:

American Classic Bias Look Radial | Whitewall



I think they fit the car perfectly and since we're going for a period look they should work nicely.

 

When I typed the question, I was thinking Coker. It'll be interesting to see how they handle in just normal driving.

 

We're so close we can almost taste it.
Of course at the end of a project is when you start to find all of the little detail pieces that you didn't order.
We are expecting a shipment of odds and ends the middle of this week and that should get us out and cruising.

 

That is a high quality restoration. The details are perfect and I am loving the updates.
Thank you!

 

I'd be afraid as to how they would handle in an emergency situation on a wet road, given that they decorated a radial tire, by vulcanizing extra rubber on the edges. It would be less critical, on a vehicle equipped with modern suspension. Expect them to eventually wear down enough to look like a normal radial.

 

This car won't see normal Daily Driver duty. It likely will never be driven in the rain or any other type of foul weather.
So, we should be good.

 

Thanks Jairus, The folks working on it definitely do good work. We're excited to get it wrapped up so we can cruise in it a little before the end of summer.