Hot Rods 57 FORD Build #2... Glutton for Punishment.

Shine runners don't need headlights...

 

Good looking 57 . Thank You for showing us Your build
I’ve got a soft spot for 57 Fords

 

Nice. I have all the trim for my car and the clips. I still have to take the dings out of a few pieces. I will sell the doubles after I cherry pick the keepers.

 

I was jinxed with my LF fender trim. One was shipped and the box looked like a hockey stick. The dolt of a seller just tossed it in a square box. The next one was even worse when I got it. Both times I got a refund, but it takes good material out of what is available to us. I finally found a good NOS piece that had minor damage due to rat crap on it.

 

Looking good Jeff! I can relate to painfully slow progress.

 

My '57 has 90% of its trim, theres some damaged trim on the passenger side, and the center on the b pillar has one broken piece, aswell as a dent in the window "basket handle"(?) Trim. Ive been searching nd searching, but apparently 4 door trim, especially that exact piece, is very hard to come by.

 

Ya know, there is help for addiction.

 

Hmmmm, makes me wonder how many bumpers I have. My 57 Ranch Wagon is loaded with an unknown number just because it's the best place I have to store them, Over the years I just keep stuffing them in it. Lol!

 

I found a lot of trim on eBay. Set up a search and check it once a week.

 

Wow ! Always wanted one of these. beautiful build

 

Great, I'm glad you've got it back together.

 

hey guys, if any of you are needing bumpers for your '57..see above, lol.
Hey Jeff, did you do that great artwork for Tanks Inc?

 

I don't want to ruin this great thread....
but this is a real bumper!. Imagine the traction you would have with this hanging off the rear

 

Ive always heard people complain about the "bus sized bumpers" on '57 fords, i think it'd be a good thing in light fender benders and such.

 

Man , when you get tried of the Ole Girl , box her up and send her to me FOB .

 

Jeff, since those rear wagon bumpers are so heavy and weighing down your property, I will take one of them off your hands. I can always use a spare for my wagon.

Mike

 

what is that fancy grille up by the shelves? looks almost forward look mopar.

 

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1...e=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022-10-04
This could be #3! You do need a tow vehicle, right?

 

It took some time to get my grille, splash pan and bumper back on. I wire wheeled the back of the splash pan and hit it with POR15. The top side with argent sliver by VHT paint. The back of the bumper was a rusty mess, wire wheeled that too and hit it with the same silver. I opened the parking light holes so I could pass the weather pack connectors thru them.

 

Do you put art work on the dash when you're finished on your stuff?