Maizie Restoration
Maizie is a 1966 Ford Country Squire.
Restoration begun December 2006 and completed November 2, 2007
New photos added on July 27, 2008, December 1, 2008, and September 19, 2009.
Read MoreRestoration begun December 2006 and completed November 2, 2007
New photos added on July 27, 2008, December 1, 2008, and September 19, 2009.
Steven
on March 10, 2011Fantastic series of shots and resulting restoration. It was an emotional trip back to my early childhood in the '70s when a similar CS was our family wagon. Thanks for sharing, Rick.
rick ambrose
on May 17, 2009Just loved looking at your photos, especially the final two in the same location 40 years apart. We had a 1966 Country Squire as well with incredible options for the time - power seats, power windows, air and an am/fm radio! I have come to believe the 66/67 Squire and the 1968 Colony Park were the high watermark years. Hope you enjoy it for 40 more!
Rick Otis
on December 23, 2008studio721 - thanks for your comment. You're right - I just replaced the voltage regulator, readjusted the left front brake, changed oil, and other similar stuff. Rick
studio721
on December 19, 2008Very beautifully restored Country Squire! You have a great car there and White Post did a fine job on it! Despite that...I can tell you first hand that you never stop working on them;) Have fun with it and it is great it has been in your family all that time.
Rick Otis
on November 26, 2008Kenny - thanks for your comments. Maizie has been in the family since new. By 2005 I faced the decision of finding someone who wanted a low mileage car that was fundamentally sound (not likely, especially with a rusted out frame, minor body rust, and eroded paint), do some of the restoration work myself (I didn't have the time or facilities, altho my father and I have done so for other cars some of which are pictured in this gallery), find a restoration shop (White Post is nearby), or find a 'recycling' yard (aahh!). Having a family attachment to Maizie, I couldn't do the latter -- so a restoration shop was my only choice. While White Post did a better-than-new job, maintenance continues -- I just put in a new voltage regulator...
Good luck with your car. We had a tan 1970 Squire which is essentially the same. They're a lot bigger and more complex than the mid '60s wagons. They also have the "magic 3-way tailgate"! I recently saw a red 1969 Squire nicely redone by the owner. When I get a chance, I'll post a picture.
Rick
Guest
on November 26, 2008Such a beautiful car. I love the country squire wagons, growing up in the 60's. My father worked for Ford and we had a few of them thruout those years. I have a 69' Country Squire now that I am attempting to restore myself,but unfortunately I don't have the time or money to do such a fabulous job as White Post does. Hopefully mine will come out half as nice as your's did. Hats off to White Post, Superb craftmanship.Kenny.
trick Skiver
on August 4, 2008This is a fantastic restoration. This is the type of quality job most of us dream of being able to acheive on our own cars.
My grandfather had a 1965 Ford Custom station wagon that I remember riding to the dealership to pick up with him when he bought it (new). I would restore it with the same love and care yours received if I had it today.I did end up with the next wagon he bought though!
Great car. Great restoration shop also.
Patrick Skiver
Chris
on August 4, 2008I appreciate what you've done here. I'm nearing the completion of the restoration of a '68 Ford Ranch Wagon that will duplicate the first car my father ever owned new. Rick, kudos to both you and the restorer. Enjoy driving it! grilli@verizon.net
Guest
on August 3, 2008Fantastic Car! I think it is far better than new. My comliments to the restorer. It's great that you still take her for long rides.