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Bill's 54 convertable

MissImpossible.....(mission impossible ) I was told by a number of people that I was crazy, it couldn't be done......Well ????

cuttin out the rust ,,,as much as possible anyway

making new parts for the top frame....the top piece is the old part I'am replacing

this is the top frame part that I'am repairing with new home-made parts

I just wanted to add a great BIG THANK YOU to all the people that has looked at my project and have commented on it. It really does make an old man proud that so many of you think I'am doing a good job. I have seen some of your projects as well and I'am real flattered to have good comments from you guys, knowing what kind of work youre doing on your cars........THANK YOU again....Bill

This is going to be the rear seat

My daughter Veronica, bought these outside windshield post , chrome for my birthday. Thank honey

I started cleaning up Daddy's wheels. They needed a good polishing.

Not car releated, but to those who have been following Daddy's project.....here is Daddy's final resting place.


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Comments

Anonymous on May 3, 2011 said:

Would love to see the car when finished. I would like to have a '54 chevy convert. like it.

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mrmagoo02 on May 24, 2011 said:

Thanks so much for the comment........and you WILL get to see it completed, right here. We are 65 years young, lol so it will take a while lol Bill & Lyn

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ghpcnm on May 24, 2011 said:

WOW...what a nice project !!! Keep us posted on your progress.

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mrmagoo02 on Jun 11, 2011 said:

Thanks so much for the interest!! I plan to post pics. as we do the work, I hope I can keep up with it. lol Bill

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OhioT on Jun 12, 2011 said:

Nice project car...Will be looking for finishing touches

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SHADOW on Jul 21, 2011 said:

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My mom passed away last year and even though she was 94 it's been hard to take. The work you've done is A-1. Keep it up!

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mrmagoo02 on Aug 16, 2011 said:

Thank you so much for the positive comments Shadow,,, I'am trying very hard to continue this project. It's not easy, but I will finish this car. Thanks again.....Bill

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ghpcnm on Nov 30, 2011 said:

Lookin' Good, Bill. I hope you have a nice Christmas. Keep your chin up and keep up the good work.

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mrmagoo02 on Dec 30, 2011 said:

Thank you much for the great comments.....I'am like that energiser bunny...I keep going and going...lol

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mrmagoo02 on Dec 30, 2011 said:

I wish EVERYONE a happy and safe holliday season this year....The Good Lord has been VERY good to me. later, Bill

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ghpcnm on Mar 1, 2012 said:

Coming along nicely, Bill. Keep us posted. I think I see a new "feature car" in the making :)

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mrmagoo02 on Mar 18, 2012 said:

Thanks ghp- In my wildest dreams,,,,lol this is the most attention any of my work has EVER accumulated,,I really do appreciate all the positive comments here on this site.

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torinoluvr on Mar 22, 2012 said:

Looks like your doing a good job.

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mrmagoo02 on Mar 29, 2012 said:

Thank's torinoluvr.....I'am trying to do the best that I possibly can, without the high dollar price tag. I'am "old school" and doing it the old school way. lol By the way, I'am building a " driver" not a show car, just trying to make it look good also. Thanks again for the good comments guys. Bill

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littlemissstang on Apr 12, 2012 said:

Hey Dad! MissImpossible is looking awesome! I love all the attention and detail that you are giving her! I know it's been a long and tedious journey, but I know you can do it! Love you always!

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mrmagoo02 on Apr 16, 2012 said:

Thank you so very much, honey !!!! I love you and the boys sooooo much, and thats the DRIVE that keeps me going. and now I have Trish as well , and that helps make it all worth while :) Dad

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littlemissstang on Apr 16, 2012 said:

We love you too, Dad! If you need anything, you know that we are here for you!

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Anonymous on Apr 17, 2012 said:

You're living the dream!!! I had a blue 54 belair in 1974. I have an NOS clock for sale? a wind up one.

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53_COOP on May 3, 2012 said:

Super job on this Classic Ride... Keep up the good work !!!!

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mrmagoo02 on Jun 10, 2012 said:

Thank you coop for the positive comments Bill

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ghpcnm on Dec 7, 2012 said:

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR, Bill. Your project seems to be coming along quite nicely. I hope 2013 is a good year for you. Keep us updated on your progress.

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mrmagoo02 on Dec 23, 2012 said:

Thanks ghpcnm,,, the same to you. I hope next year is a good one for you as well. I will be posting most of the work as I do it, all year long, so just check back with me from time to time. Thanks for the good comments. Bill

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joedirt216 on Feb 6, 2013 said:

A tremendous amount of work, but an exceptional job so far. Keep up the good work. I can't wait to see the finished project. A++++ joedirt216

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mrmagoo02 on Feb 26, 2013 said:

Thank you Joe for the positive comments. Shure is good to hear these things from ALL you guy's out there. Makes me feel real good to know that my hard work is being appreciated by guy's that know what QUALITY work really looks like. Bill

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littlemissstang on May 4, 2013 said:

Looking great, Dad! I can't wait to see you crusing down the road with it! Love you!

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mrmagoo02 on Jun 23, 2013 said:

MMMMEEEEE toooo....lol but you will see it happen, Honey, I promise. love you too....Dad

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Anonymous on Jan 24, 2014 said:

Has the 54 chevy coming along ? It's been along time since I have heard of any updates on your project . I would love to see more picture if you have time ? Thanks Bill Carlson billy.c@live.com

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mrmagoo02 on Apr 7, 2014 said:

Thanks Annomous, I have been real busy making parts for the car. We just last week started the engine, boy it shure does sound good. I don't have any pipes or mufflers on it yet, but you can hear the cam loap real well. lol I'am making the top cylinder mounts right now. I'am also trying to get the power windows in and working properly.I'll start on the console next, I think. Bill

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mrmagoo02 on Jul 1, 2014 said:

Hi Guy's; I'll be changing those home made windshield chrome pieces soon. My Daughter Veronica, found some and bought them for me ,for my birthday. Thank you honey!!!

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mrmagoo02 on Jan 21, 2015 said:

Got the engine cranked!!!! sounds great, wish I could share the sound with you all. Got the elect. window in the passenger side door. trying to get the re-chromeing done now.

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Wilbur46 on Jan 21, 2015 said:

Sweet ride - great color -

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mrmagoo02 on Jul 17, 2015 said:

Thanks wilbur46, the color is the original red and white. I like your 53 hardtop, shure is nice to see other old chevy's being taken care of.

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mrmagoo02 on Jul 17, 2015 said:

My Ladyfriend just gave me the rear disc brake kit for the car. She really is a HONEY!!! Love you Trish and thanks so much.

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mrmagoo02 on Mar 19, 2016 said:

Can any one help me, I'am having a problem finding the 17 digit serial number on the car. I have located the 10 digit serial number on the frame. Just don't know where the rest of it is.

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mrmagoo02 on Jun 10, 2016 said:

Found out today that the frame number of ten digits were all they had in 54. That really had me going for a while.

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azmusclecar on Jun 13, 2016 said:

Looks like you have some sweet helpers when it comes to parts.......great project....keep it going.

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mrmagoo02 on Jul 21, 2016 said:

Thank you very much for the positive comments, azmusclecar. Most of the parts are being made by me,but I will keep going on her. I had a couple of strokes last year, and that has really slowed me down, but I plam on doing her right here on this site. Bill

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ghpcnm on Jan 14, 2017 said:

How goes, my friend?

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mrmagoo02 on May 3, 2017 said:

Sorry ,I haven't posted anything for a while. I had to have an operation a couple of months ago, and just now felt like getting on here. I 'am doing a lot better now and getting better by the day. I hope all is well with all of you guys.

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ghpcnm on May 3, 2017 said:

Good to hear from you. I hope you're feeling better. You were missed.

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mrmagoo02 on Jul 20, 2017 said:

Thank a lot. I'll be back in here as soon as I can.

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mrmagoo02 on Jan 23, 2018 said:

Hey guys. I hope that all of you had a great Christmas and a good New Year's day. I just today dot a thumbs up from my doctor on the operation. He had to do a roto-rooter operation on my right corteroid artery. He said the left one was 100% blocked but I''ll live over it. lol I hope to be back in here soon. I have to learn to weld all over again, so be patient with me. I promise I WILL kick this thing in the ass. lol Love all you guys Bill

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ghpcnm on Jan 24, 2018 said:

Good to see you back on the forum, Bill, and it's even better to hear that you're feeling better. Take it easy, follow your doctor's advice and you'll be back in the saddle real soon. My prayers are for you, Dave

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mrmagoo02 on May 31, 2018 said:

thanks for the praying ghp I need all the help I can get, lol. I'am having to learn to weld ,all over again. that strokes just about messed me up. It will just take me longer to get the car done , but my Daughter and son- in-law said they will help me. they are great kids. Thanks again, Bill

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azmusclecar on Jan 25, 2018 said:

Welcome back...as Capatin Kirk used to always say: Steady as she goes Mr. Sulu..........so steady you should go. Our days of WARP drive I'm sure are warped behind us, but we left a hackuva wake when we were young.

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mrmagoo02 on May 31, 2018 said:

Thanks for the helpful coments , azmustlecar. I'am trying real hard to get all back togather. Just gonna take a while. Bill

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mrmagoo02 on Mar 9, 2019 said:

Hey, Guys.....this is Mr Magoo's Daughter. I'm sad to say, but Daddy passed away on the 26th of Feburary. Me, my Husband, and my youngest Son Samual are going to finish the car. Daddy loved this car so much and everyone who gave even the simplist of pointers to him! I will try to keep you all updated on the 54! I'm on here also as LittleMissStang! If anyone has any helpful comments or anything that Daddy might have discussed with you that we might need for the car, please let me know! I really appreciate all of you who have interacted with Daddy on this project. It was a labor of love and he was determined to beat this "Impossible" Girl! Now, it's my goal to do it for him! Thanks again! Veronica

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Brandon on Mar 10, 2019 said:

So sorry to hear about your dad. It's rough to lose a parent.

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mrmagoo02 on Mar 25, 2019 said:

Thank you, Brandon. Yes, Sir it is very hard! I, like most girls I believe, was a Daddy's Girl! I just hope that I can do the car justice like he wanted!

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Anonymous on Jun 10, 2019 said:

Hi Bill,,,Mighty fine ride you have their,,My 45 Ford took 8 years for me too build it myself,,I went over the top with body modifications (35) Now it's done and am having fun with it,,,My 54 Ford is on this site! the one that is rootbeer color with flames and lace paint,,,Keep up the good work Bill

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mrmagoo02 on Jun 22, 2019 said:

Mr. Anomynous, thank you for the kind words. This is Bill's daughter, Veronica. Daddy passed away back in Feburary of this year. Me and my Husband now have the car and we are gonna finish it in his honor! If you want to see more of her, just keep checking back here and I will post updates as we go along! Thanks again, Bill's Daughter, Veronica.

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ghpcnm on Jun 24, 2019 said:

So sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Although I never met him personally, I felt a kindred spirit with him. He is greatly missed on this forum, but his legacy lives on. Please keep us posted as you continue his work on Mission Impossible.

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