Anybody into the 57 Ford......

If you lust for a 57 Ford custom 300. I have one. What are you willing to pay for one.

 

You might want to check with the rules and post an intro before trying to sell your car.

 

Here's my Aunt Brenda's 57

 

I like 'em...


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Nice! What drivetrain are you running?

 

I bought a black 6 cyl 57 300 in hot springs AR. With 17,000 org. miles.

 

5.0, aod, 9"

 

My borrowed race car for the season...



Thank you Steve & Lynda!!!!

 

I had about 3 Custom 300's.
One I built in about 1966-67 had a 413 Chrysler and Torqueflyte. It was my first REAL built rod. It was a SLEEPER and a Street Sweeper! Most thought it was a bad running 292/312. Worst part was it kept eating trans U-joints. They were the old "ball & trunion" type if any can remember them. They were expensive in the '60's (about $30).

Great car, but no pics. Gave photo album to first old lady when we slip. Stupid move.

 

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pitts64
"Jim they look like you fit any motor
you want in them.. The 460 would
be the tricket!"
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Hmm?? About fitting a big motor
...it sounds like nothing that a pair
of parallel leaf front springs, an
early Econoline beam axle and
some fenederwell headers wouldn't
solve!!! (For my "money is no object,
in my wildest dreams" perfect, 'black
on black with gold-side-trim' , '57
Ford 300, 2 Dr. sedan, (yeah, right!!)
I'd prefer a dual-quad 427 high-riser,
or better still, a Cammer, even (!!)
over a 460...but that's just me!!!

Mart3406
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Here's mine. 312 4 barrel, Fordomatic, power everything. Love it.

 

Yup, straight axle & side oiler or Cammer would be cool as hell! Missed out on a '57 with a 289 and 4 speed a few years ago, still kicking myself for letting that one slide.

 

So I guess thats why I didn`t see Steve Pyborns(sp?) 57 at Mission this year. I mabe my first dragstrip pass in my 1rst 57 Ford Sedan Delivery in 1974, still love em!

 

Bought this 57 Ranch Wagon in July. Had it shipped back to Michigan from California. Worth the shipping price compared to rust repair. Almost all the parts came with it.

 

Looks like a good score. As for the shipping cost vs rust replacement I totally agree with your viewpoint and have come to realize thats' probably my best choice as well. It only costs about $1200 to ship a car from San Diego to Hawaii. How fast would that $1200 get eaten up in a good body shop? Spent several months last year looking at various cars, including a '55 Ford convertable, '69 Ranchero, '57 Chevy pickup on a Dayco 4 wheel drive chassis, '57 T bird and a few others. The common theme was rust on wheels.
I hope you start a build thread on this car.

 

any pics you can share

 

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=738269

 

Steve`s new ride.

 

Hi got my 57 300 out this week to enter the local car show. Going to put back in storage so thought I would take picture and post it.

 

I have a 57 Ranchwagon 2-door, and a 57 ranchero , both with the checkmark side trim , They (might be for sale ) Joe @406-591-9090

 

I grew up in Auck N.Z in the 1960s a regular cruiser down town and racer , was a 57 Ford called "SHIFTY SEVEN " .A sleeper that was rumoured to run injection .legendery !

 

I like the 57 Fords, good looking body style and out sold the Chevy. Makes me wonder where they are all hiding, I think they rusted away.

 

wagon57guy....i have a country sedan. 292 3 spd. ps pb. plus 57 312 auto. i think they are some of the best looking mid 50's cars. actually new for 57 not warmed up 56's like the general

 

Here's a 57 E-code we've started restoration work on.
3 speed overdrive, p/s and a/c.
Original paint and interior.

 

I own a 57' custom 300, it was my Dad's. Since I inherited it I replaced the 272 Yblock with a 69' 351w (sorry Dad), with a FMX tranny.
Tim
PS: so Jeff you give people over here a hard time too I see! Lol!

 

Mine in 1981 and last summer. Still trying.

 

Got this one from the original owners about a month ago- original paint, driveline, hubcaps, radio block-off plate still in the dash

 

Picked up a 57 skyliner last week.If I don't sell it(for sale on Hamb),ill put it on my list to play with! Exterminator