The NPHS has purchased an un-restored 1957 Ford Custom 300. The photograph below shows a comparison between our original NPD vehicle and the vehicle we purchased. A team of volunteers is being formed consisting of local vehicle restoration experts who will evaluate the vehicle and develop a restoration plan.
(01/30/10):
Several generous businesses within the auto repair industry have agreed to donate their labor to media blast/prep the vehicle, do the body work, and re-do the upholstery. We are still working to secure a painting location.
Work will begin within the next two weeks to strip off the trim, bumpers, grill, and door handles, in preperation for the media blasting.
(02/13/10):
A team of voluteers began the work of preparing the vehicle for media blasting. We also put some treated gas in the tank and ran the engine; it didn't sound too bad!
(03/19/10):
The vehicle was media blasted by S&B Soda Blasting. It was taken down to bare metel, stripping away all the paint, and much of the surface rust. Rust inhibitor was then applied, and it was then painted with an epoxy primer. The primer will further seal the vehicle, prevent rust, and prepare it for the next step: the body work.
(07/16/10)
The vehicle is now at Napa Ford Lincoln Mercury getting the brakes worked on. This is an important step because once the brakes are fixed we will be able to drive the vehicle to its various restoration work sites, as opposed to much more involved trailering which we have been doing.
The NPHS has raised some funds; however we are still seeking donations to help with the restoration effort. Donations are tax deductible, If you would like to help, click on the PayPal link below or contact us via E-mail at info@napapolicehistory.com