My wagons back home and I need some help

[FORDNUT]

As some of you know, I just bought back a Country Sedan that I sold in 2007. When I owned it prior, I changed it out to a 390/C6 and installed some disc brakes up front. I had purchased a 63 Galaxie steering box and all the associated parts to install but never did. I now want to complete the changeover but the instructions got misplaced along the way. I have a handle on everything except how much to shorten the steering column tube. I am going to use my original steering column and column shifter,and install a rag joint. Anybody know how much to cut off the tube? I also need to know if the door panels are the same size as a 4 door Custom series. I have found a source for a wagon headliner but cannot find a listing for wagon interior door panels. I have owned a number of Custom and Custom 300's but all were 2 doors. Any help?

[JimNolan]

Is this Bob Rose?

[wildhog]

Jim, Yes that is Bob Rose.    Tom

[JimNolan]

Thanks Tom,
    We're FaceBook friends and I didn't know who he was until he said something about getting his wagon back. I said to myself, self, I've got a friend that lives down there and he just got his Station Wagon back. Wow.

[FORDNUT]

Yep, it's me. Got her home no worse for wear except road salt from the trip. Time (dry rot) has taken it's toll on the headliner which I found but cannot find a listing for door panels for wagons.I am trying to post a picture of her leaving the upper tip of Michigan.

[wildhog]

Bob, That is a good looking car. Try A.B.C. Auto uphostery in Philly Talk to Ron Murry, he should be able to help ypu. Tom

[robhaerr]

Nice!

Love my wagon.

Rob

[JimNolan]

Tom,
  Didn't ABC sell out to LaBarron Bonnie. When I bought a new set of upholstery for the 57 I thought I found out they sold to LaBarron Bonnie. That reminds me. I've got a complete upholstery set for a 57 2dr hdtp I'll never use. Red silver shadow and Colonial white. I gave $1000 for it in 2008. If you know someone that would make me a good offer, I'd consider it. Jim

[wildhog]

Jim, Yes A.B.C. did sell out to L. B. , but the no compete time is up and Ron can still make panels. Tom

[RICH MUISE]

Good looking wagon you got there. Welcome back to the forumn, btw.
Rich

[FORDNUT]

Thanks for the welcome. It sure is good to be back although I never went far. Just a short period without a 57. Still got my 63 Galaxie 500XL boxtop but had to have my long roof back. If I could just find out if the wagon and the Custom series doors are the same size I'd be cookin'.

[JimNolan]

Bob,
   The FE Power Forum bunch is having a FE car show and day long drag racing at Beaver Springs, Pa on 4/27/2013. I'm taking my 57 to run there. I've got a new engine ( just fired it this morning ) going in the 57 which should put me in the 13's if I can get any kind of traction. I'd love to meet you up there. I'm wanting to see your 63 Boxtop. Jim