I LOVE 57 Fords ... :)

I aso had 57s in My early years. A 300 a Custom 300 and a Ranchwagon. Miss the 300 the most. 312 2x4s and a 4 speed. l would love to have another 300.
Hey Conder, I used to see a 57 alot like Your's in Kenmore? Had a chrome rearend in it
Cool car was that Yours? thinkin it had a 427 or 8 in it with a 4 spd. FEDER

 

The only thing that bugs me about this car is the side view mirrors. They don't go with the car at all in my opinion.

 

yeah those mirrors are brutal

 

I love this car.

BTW, just picked up my BFG Silvertowns WWWs for the Ranchwagon - can't wait!

 

Of all the cars from the 50's, a plain Jane '57 Ford is my favorite. When I take a break from my Model A's, I hit the road in my Y-block Ranch Wagon.

 

Black 57 sits a little high, however loaded with "shine" will take it down to stock level. Got think it through!! Great car. Have like model comming for sale soon , and a 70D no back seat bus coupe under costruction as a keeper.

 

Can't forget Kevin's '57 now can we?

and the infamous "burnout" shot in case anyone has been living under a rock and not seen this one:

 

Good tires, you'll like them. 57FordsForever!(dotcom)

 

G***er

 

Eh,... they have their place I guess.
(One of my favorite Fords)

 

"I'd take that Black one anyday over a 57 Chev"

Exactly what I said in 1962 when I bought my first car. Of course, back then, clean '57 Chevies were in the $1200.00 range, and Fords were half that- no accounting for taste .

And, DeuceRoadster- if you like '57 Fords and have moonshining in your heritage, hopefully you have seen Thunder Road, the old Robert Mitchum movie. I thought the real star was the '57 he got at the end for his ultimate runner.

 

I was 8 years old when the movie was made. I lived in Greenvile SC ... and my Dad traveled on business to Asheville NC a good bit. He came home one day talking about a movie that was being filmed in Asheville and took me back the next day with him. I guess movie security was not as tight as it is now ... because I watched them film the scene where the Feds trap him at the bridge underp*** in the 49 - 50 Ford. I have seen the movie many times but thanks for the heads up anyway .

 

i used to really not care for 57 fords. but, they grew on me after awhile. the green and black wagon belongs to a friend of mine.

 

New Years resolution #1 Make time to finish this car.



A simple blown head gasket job turned into a major engine overhaul. Oh well, all done now.

 

These boys showed up at the F-100 Super Nationals in Knoxville this past summer. Stole the show to my mind.

 

It was a Seattle street racer built back in the early '70s. Dual quad, side oiler 427, top loader 4-speed, chrome 9". I owned it from '93 to about '99. It was stupid fast, but I was broke, so when IT broke it stayed that way.

It had all the cool '57 Ford tricks...'58 hood with the emblem taken out for a scoop, black T-Bird buckets and back seat, chrome A arms, rear end and traction bars with deep dish Crager S/S wheels. Black. The rear quarters were port-a-powered out to clear the tires. It finally sold to a Ford restoration shop, who were going to sleeve the 427 and put it in a high dollar resto, then part the body out.

I heard it's back on the street somewhere up there all rebuilt (the same) and running good though...

 

Here's mine... its for sale

312 Y-Block
Ford-o-Matic
Air bags
Chevy Gril, recently filled and rechromed front bumper

 

Where do all these damn cammers keep coming from????

Hate seeing those things. Makes me want one even more badly than I already do!!! I'm off to go find half a million bucks so I can buy one.......

 

Dominick Hide - I like your Courier. Nice T-Bird scoop - I haven't seen that before. Finish that car!

 

Choptop, why do you have to live so damn far away from me? That wagon is sick!

Sean, as always, love your car. Question though: the headlights are th eonly thing that I wonder about... is it just to match the tailights?

 

Yes. I own the mold so I pulled a set in clear. I dig them at night.

 

No Love for the Ranchero? Here's some pics of mine. '56 Ford Truck headlight rings, dummy spots, shaved antenna and handles. 292 y-block w/ ford-o trans. I need to get new ones. It now has ****** center caps & a spray in bedliner. Soon to be shiny and with a watson style panel job.

Chopshop - I like the chevy grille, don't see that done too often.

Sean- what are your taillights from?

 

great car. got some footage of it on the Billetproof DVD. The flake really pops.

 

Unfortunately I sold my Ranch wagon and fortunately I sold my Ranchero. I'll have to settle for a 56 Customline to ease the pain. I sure hope I can match the stance of that first black 57. It just looks like it will kick your ***!

 

cool! thanks dude, just something I've always wondered

 

top and scallops in sandgold metalflake

 

One of our club members chopped up and modified 4-door.

 

My beloved ol'57
1st paint scheme



2nd one

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