If everything works out I'm going to take a U-Haul car transport trailer up to my grandfather's farm this weekend to pick up a 56 Ford Customline Sedan (will it fit on a U-haul?).  For a long time they were religious about starting the car every year, but a few years ago (maybe more like 4) they stopped and it hasn't been started since.  A year ago we pulled all the plugs and sprayed in some of the stabil heavy oil used for winterizing engines hopeing this would prevent further damage from sitting until I got around to picking the car up.

I know as soon as I get it home I'm going to want to try starting her.  I figure if I change the oil and I disconnect the fuel line and drop it directly into a clean container of gas just before the fuel pump I won't have to worry too much?

What else?  What about the car itself?  Are you guys familiar with these cars too? Has 3-on-the-tree tranny. Car has about 70k original miles on it. My aunt and uncle used it as their college car in the 60s-70s.

I'm just basically getting excited to add this car to my small but growing collection and being a huge believer in the auto forums, eager to hear from some of you about what I'm getting in to!

Nate - Madison, Wisconsin

 

56 Ford Customline Sedan