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| Name: | B Bedford |
| E-mail address: | thebedfordfamily@verizon.net |
| Country From: | California Central Coast |
| Comments: | I have a 57'Country sedan I bought a couple years ago against my wife's wishes! It has a 312 but can't find a good crankshaft. My hope is to go cruising in it someday with my family. |
| Name: | R Lewis Hoglund |
| E-mail address: | lhoglund@nwi.net |
| Country From: | USA |
| Comments: | I have two 300's that making into one ,two door post 272 three speed manual trans. I had one in 1963 my first car just reliving the past. Been at it for over a year , but Iam about half way there. Will have some parts left over. |
| Name: | Les |
| E-mail address: | mvc1@att.net |
| Country From: | California, USA |
| Comments: | Just purchased a solid 57' Fairlane 500 Town Victoria, Red and White exterior. The interior, also Red and White, is all original, near perfect. The car has been parked in a barn for the last 42 years. Plans are to detail the car and let her live again. Thunder Road!!! |
| Name: | Ruth |
| E-mail address: | ruthielou2@yahoo.com |
| Country From: | USA |
| Comments: | My first car, in 1960, was a '57 Ford with dual carbs and tailpipes; the main thing I remember was replacing the mufflers every other month or so as they kept rusting out from the inside. They never got hot enough to burn out the moisture. But, I will always love MY FIRST |
| Name: | Tom Tourigny |
| E-mail address: | Tomtourigny@verizon.net |
| Country From: | U.S.A. |
| Comments: | I just picked up a 57 fairlane hardtop convertible, that had been in a garage for 36 years. Full resto started 1-12-12 |
| Name: | Kirk Jones |
| E-mail address: | jones9380@sbcglobal.net |
| Country From: | U.S.A. |
| Comments: | I have a 1957 Ranchero I'm restoring for the second time I love this car |
| Name: | JIM SEXTON |
| E-mail address: | mejim@bellsouth.net |
| Country From: | United States |
| Comments: | i have a 57 fairlane 500 2 dr ht need lots of parts need driver door and deck lid if any one has one |
| Name: | mike barr |
| E-mail address: | barr.michael@sbcglobal.net |
| Country From: | usa |
| Comments: | Local chrome plater from Dayton, Ohio. Working on my dream car, 57 ford courier, I would love to finish the car for the 2013 show in detroit, a Riddler contender. |
| Name: | Louie Hoglund |
| E-mail address: | lhoglund@nwi.net |
| Country From: | USA |
| Comments: | I have two 1957 Fords both 300s two door post. One I am restoring the other using for parts. When I get done I going to Iwill have some parts left over, I for sure will have an OK roof and rear finders. I had the same body style in the 60s when I was 16 years old. Living the old days again. |
| Name: | Alex Glass |
| E-mail address: | sjglass1@hotmail.com |
| Country From: | USA |
| Comments: | I now have two 57 Fords. One a 2dr custom 300 and also a 57 Del Rio ranch wagon. The 300 is completed and drives like a dream. However, the Del Rio is a work in progress. If anyone knows where I can find frame to body mounts please email. Carpenters and Councours have body mounting kits for all except for wagons. Any and all suggestions are welcome. Fords RULE and Chevys Drool |
| Name: | Mike Briles |
| E-mail address: | sales@brilesvintageautoparts.com |
| Country From: | usa |
| Comments: | We have a 57 Country Sedan that we use for our vintage auto parts business. It started life as a push car for a Hemi powered dragster that campaigned the west coast in 60's and early 70's. |
| Name: | micke persson |
| E-mail address: | plyma58@hotmail.se |
| Country From: | sweden |
| Comments: | hello i have a ford fairline 500 |
| Name: | Ray Lanham |
| E-mail address: | jfgfan24@yahoo.com |
| Country From: | U.S.A |
| Comments: | I have A 57 4 door town Sedan Fairlane 500.Factory original. never restored never rusted. Only new paint and cleaned up. |
| Name: | Ian Nelson |
| E-mail address: | iannelson57@bigpond.com |
| Country From: | Australia |
| Comments: | Have a very orginal 4 door 500 I got out of LA 4 years ago. had custom 300s and fairlane 500 back in New Zealand when I was a younger, but always loved the Fairlane. Happy as now I have another |
| Name: | Randall |
| E-mail address: | randallsflooring1963@yahoo.com |
| Country From: | USA |
| Comments: | I have a 1957 Ford Fairlane that I am restoring. I am always looking for places to get the parts that I need. I am very glad to have found this site. |
| Name: | John Wilson |
| E-mail address: | snowbird312@hotmail.com |
| Country From: | Tallassee, Alabama ... USA |
| Comments: | I ordered and purchased a new 2D Custom 300 in 1957, solid white, w/o gold bar trim, padded dash, Town & Country radio, 312 2x4 270HP and T85 with Overdrive... I've been into 57 Fords and 312's ever since... At present I have a 56 streetrod Bird with supercharged 2x4 stroked 312 engine... was featured in Y-Block magazine issue #90... I also have a 57 2D Custom 70D street rod gasser... with an all aluminum Shelby 482 cu.in. tunnelport engine.. aluminum 4 speed toploader trans... Also a lot of Phase I and Phase II supercharger components... Complete Phase I supercharger Pass Car engine... |
| Name: | Frank Bothwell |
| E-mail address: | apoofer59@aol.com |
| Country From: | U.S.A |
| Comments: | I have a 1957 Ranchero all stock. |
| Name: | Noel Pence |
| E-mail address: | noel@sailsoft.com |
| Country From: | USA |
| Comments: | I have a 57 Skyliner, you can see it on last page of 1957Ford.com click models and then hideaway hardtop. Also I think I have most parts that Larry Klaus needs |
| Name: | Jim McClintock |
| E-mail address: | mickeysays@frontier.con |
| Country From: | USA |
| Comments: | I never saw a 1957 courier before when i found this one its a beautiful car i am in the proses of finishing the body. I have a wild built 427 out of a 65 galaxie in it with a C-6 trans built with a trans brake reverse valve body I put a crower roller cam and roller lifters a lnong with harland sharp rockers to much to list.i going chevy hunting next year lol. |
| Name: | larry w. klaus |
| E-mail address: | larryw_klaus_563@comcast.net |
| Country From: | USA |
| Comments: | Hello. Thank you for publishing my letter about my 1957 Ford Custom 300 70B. I ordered and got the window glass. I have all of the stainless steel for sides of car. I still need the stainless steel front and rear windows plus the mechanical tracking for all interior windows. Can anyone out there help me? |
| Name: | jerold cox |
| E-mail address: | otho_cox@yahoo.com |
| Country From: | big sping tx. usa |
| Comments: | have owned 4 months,getting started to fix up so i can drive .1957 ranchero 66b white almost perfect body and trim.has the side moulding with gold.should make a good driver. |
| Name: | Phil Fair |
| E-mail address: | fair44312@hotmail.com |
| Country From: | USA Florida |
| Name: | Larry Klaus |
| E-mail address: | larryw_klaus_563@comcast.net |
| Country From: | Good ol USA |
| Comments: | I had a 1957 Ford Custom when I was 18. Than came marriage, the Navy, and 42 years Railroad. Now that I have reached the golden age I have almost put together with other folks labor a 1957 custom 300 2 door 70B Ford. A mistake of trusting my car to a business man that was going through a divorce my car set idle for several years plus twice the car was moved to different locations. The car did get painted (blue and white). It was than moved to a God loving Mechanic to finish mechanical part, but unknown to me I no longer had any of the glass plus none of the trim. Is there anyone out there that whould know of location of stainless steel trim for 1957 Ford custom 300 2 door 70 B plus window pattern/size to have the glass made. Thankyou for reading this. HELP. |
| Name: | STEVE FULLER |
| E-mail address: | freightboy@iprimus.com.au |
| Country From: | AUSTRALIA |
| Comments: | G'DAY,
I HAVE AT LAST GOT MY CHANCE TO OWN MY DREAM CAR. SHE IS A '57 CLUB VICTORIA. I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM A MAN IN MISSOURI AND HAD HER IMPORTED TO MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA IN JUNE 2011. WOULD JUST LIKE TO THANK YOU IN HAVING SUCH A GREAT WEB SITE ALL THE BEST STEVE FULLER |
| Name: | Dan Wade |
| E-mail address: | tdanielsplace@aol.com |
| Country From: | USA |
| Comments: | When I was a child,5,6,7,8,years old, my uncle had a '57 Ford Convertible, Flame Red and White, he had dual glass packs,some Hi Performance parts under the hood, and he had more FUN with that car than was legal. I cherished the time I got to spend with him in that car. He finally traded it in on a new 1966 Pontiac GTO. I was born in 1957 so I am partial the '57 Ford for several reasons. I own a 1958 Ford 2 Dr. Hard Top red & white, recently I purchased a '57 Ranchero project car. I hope this web site can give me some good information and leads on parts. |
| Name: | MARK HOLLADAY |
| E-mail address: | MARKHOLLADAY@SBCGLOBAL.NET |
| Country From: | USA -TEXAS |
| Comments: | I HAVE A ORIG 61 K MILES ORIG PAINT 300 CUSTOM 2 DR , 272- 3 SPEED , RADIO, CLOCK DELTE , SMALL WHEEL COVERS , STILL HAS FACTORY PRIMER ON FLOORS UNDER CAR, BUILT AT THE GOOD OLE DALLAS TX PLANT , TX OK CAR ALWAYS, I HAVE HAD A # OF 57S , 5 RANCHEROS, 1 WAGON 1 HRT 500, 1 FAIRLANE 2 DR, 2 300S 1 300 4RD SEDAN, THANKS FOR SITE I WAS BORN IN 57, MY DAD WORKED FOR FORD MANY YEARS HAVE ALWAYS LIKED THE 57 FORD, THANKS AGAIN |
| Name: | andy dippel |
| E-mail address: | andy.dippel@yahoo.com |
| Country From: | u.s. |
| Comments: | Reasearching a replacement shell for my custom |
| Name: | Jerilyn Hutchings |
| E-mail address: | shortcutqueen@msn.com |
| Country From: | United States |
| Comments: | I am having the upholstery re-done in my 1957 Ranch Wagon, I was just surfing 1957ford.com looking for any picture of original interior so I can show my upholster what it looks like. If anyone knows of a good site that has good interior shots please let me know |
| Name: | Wes Wells |
| E-mail address: | osubuci@att.net |
| Country From: | USA (Columbus, OH) |
| Comments: | I have my father's 57 ford convertible. It has the orginal 312 engine and was completely restored in 2001. We have owned it since 1976 where my dad bought the car at a swap meet at the Indy 500 (for $2000!). Love seeing other 57 Fords and attending car shows. |
| Name: | Scott and Karen |
| E-mail address: | kaznscott@clear.net.nz |
| Country From: | New Zealand |
| Comments: | Bought a 1957 Ford custom 300 4 years ago and just starting to get into restoring it. Got a front seat coming from LA. Most other parts are in a box or the boot. Have original ownership papers and car is right hand drive first registered in New Zealand. Love your site |
| Name: | Larry |
| E-mail address: | lbroome1948@gmail.com |
| Country From: | Comer. Ga USA |
| Comments: | Just bought a 1957 Ford Fairlane 2 door . Will start restoring soon . Where is a good web signt to get original parts? thanks Larry |
| Name: | Ronnie Steele |
| E-mail address: | mimipapa12@embarqmail.com |
| Country From: | Patrick , VA |
| Comments: | I have always like the 57 ford ,I have own two back in the early 60,One was 500 sedan blue and the other on black love them both.Today march 28 2011 I am proud owner of a 1957 ford fairlane 50 club victory red--white ,I am looking forward this summer to ride.( If the Lord forbids) PS love your Dreambook keep up the good work Thanks Ronnie |
| Name: | Gary Bradley |
| E-mail address: | gbradley@sonic.net |
| Country From: | USA |
| Comments: | Hello,
I bought my first '57 Ford in July 1959. It was a Fairlane 500, 2 Dr. HT with the Interceptor engine dual 4bbl, 312 cu engine; 3 speed stick. I traded it in [ouch!] for a '61 VW when I got married and had my first child. Many years later 1990, I bought a Fairlane 500, 4dr HT, 292 cid; A/T, had it stripped and repainted, nos interior, rebuilt the engine and used it for shows; Hot August Nights;, etc. Since then, I bought another Fairlane 500, 2 Dr HT, in the process of restoring [have a parts car, too]. Others are a '57 Custom 300, 2 dr; 6 cyl, 3 speed stick - and '57 Country Sedan [4 dr] stn wagon. Both need total restoration. |
| Name: | Bob McGuire |
| E-mail address: | Banakam@aol.com |
| Country From: | USA |
| Comments: | I live in Buffalo, NY and am in the process of putting
my 2door hardtop back together for the second time. I've owned this car for 43 years having bought it as my first car. Hopefully, I can drive it this summer after being off the road for the last three years. |
| Name: | harold l woods sr. |
| E-mail address: | hldwoods@aol.com |
| Country From: | U.S.A. |
| Comments: | Hi there,i,am like everybody else i like talking 1957 fords. I have a1957 t-bird about 90% finishing a frame-off nut & bolt restoration,its red with red&white interior its all ford & NOS. I am thinking of installing a blue canvas top on it. It has a 312 cu,auto trans power stearing & brakes.I love those old good looking & faithful FORDS ! see ya missingollie |
| Name: | harold l woods |
| E-mail address: | hldwoods@a0l.com |
| Country From: | USA |
| Comments: | You think corvets are great,well i donot think so.i traded one for A BEAUTIFUL RED AND DLACK FORD, FAIRLANE 500 LOADED CONVERTIBLE.i love it and also my wife loves it to. Owned it 9 years,always loved the fords im 67 yrs of age had several rag tops but none like this one her name is RED she never talks back to me like my kids,except when she needs gas we go on fall tours with local car club,have no problems [KNOCK ON WOOD] THANKS, MISSINGOLLIE EMAIL HLDWOODS@AOL.COM |
| Name: | dustin sievers |
| E-mail address: | siev2000@yahoo.com |
| Country From: | USA |
| Comments: | Please anyone can you help! I sold my 1957 Ford custom 300 to a guy in florida in 2003 to fund college. This was my baby in high school, now I have a job that will allow me to afford to buy it back. Please any info would be great, last I knew it went to Miami. There are actually pics on here of it from someone light blue 4 dr about 5 pics here is link page 4 the doors are open on passenger side. http://1957ford.com/asp/gallery.aspx?catmstrid=1&catdetid=17 |
| Name: | Gary Lee |
| E-mail address: | leelectric@windstream.net |
| Country From: | USA Nebraska |
| Comments: | I have a great all-original 1957 Ford Custom 300 4-door sedan with 14,000 documented actual miles. The car is two-tone Blue, original paint, always garaged. I had to put a new gas tank on when I got it and the trunk floor above the tank still is nice original paint on it!. Under the fenders is similar condition. Has small 272 C.I. ,2-barrel, auto. |
| Name: | Louie Christensen |
| E-mail address: | louisc059@gmail.com |
| Country From: | US |
| Comments: | I have a 57 Ford Ranchero. It has a 482 all aluminum FE Ford engine,C-6,4:11 Detroit Locker with Gear-Vendors OD.
It's used for car shows,cruises and drag racing. 11.69 117 Have owned the car for 38 years. Very nice website thanks |
| Name: | Manuel R. Laines |
| E-mail address: | mrlaines@hotmail.com |
| Country From: | PERU |
| Comments: | CUANDO ERA NIÑO EN LA FAMILIA TUVIMOS UN FORD STATION WAGON 1957, CON EL USO Y EL PASO DE LOS AÑOS LO VENDIERON, CUANDO TUVE LA OPORTUNIDAD ME CONSEGUI EL MISMO VEHICULO, MISMO MODELO, LO UNICO QUE LO DIFERENCIA ES LOS COLORES Y LA CAJA DE VELOCIDADES EL ANTIGUO ERA AUTOMATICO Y EL QUE POSEO EL MECCANICO, PERO LA PERFOMANCE ES LA MISMA..........EXCELENTE |
| Name: | don campbell |
| E-mail address: | trk 3 @ sprint.blackberry.net |
| Country From: | usa |
| Comments: | Your web is great.i have a 57 custom 300 that my dad bought new.garage kept from birth to present.raven black.my wife and i drove it to cruise ins and car shows just about every week end. This summer.drives and rides like a dream.would love to here from other 57 ford owners and would love to buy a conv.rag top carm |
| Name: | greg marshall |
| E-mail address: | buickwood@comcast.net |
| Country From: | usa |
| Comments: | Just found your site while looking for trim for my '57. Really nice site! Thanks for all the cool '57 ads! |
| Name: | al moore |
| E-mail address: | rumprumbler@hotmail.com |
| Country From: | usa |
| Comments: | 57 business coupe with 351 clev.and auto not real pretty yet but getting better |
| Name: | al moore |
| E-mail address: | rumprumbler@hotmail.com |
| Country From: | usa |
| Comments: | 57 business coupe with 351 clev.and auto not real pretty yet but getting better |
| Name: | Harry Allen |
| E-mail address: | greatworld@t6wireless.com |
| Country From: | Rockford, Illinois |
| Comments: | I am with out a car right now, I have a love for the 1957 Ford Sunliner.
I would appreciate it if anyone of you know of a good driver for sale. I have had many 1957 Fords and would like to have another one before I am to old to enjoy it. |
| Name: | Richard Kirk |
| E-mail address: | parkirk@cox.net |
| Country From: | United States (Oklahoma City, OK) |
| Comments: | I have a Raven Black '57 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. I found it on Hemmings back in June of 2010. Beautiful car. I have entered in in four local car shows so far and have one First Place in my class and one Sponsor's Favorite out of over 100 cars entered in that show.I have added original wheels and White Wall tires, outside mirrors, Hockey Sticks and skirts and lowered the car two inches. People marvel when they see it. I will restore it to it's original glory eventually, but there is no hurry because it looks original already. I love the car. |
| Name: | Tom Kuenzi |
| E-mail address: | tom.kuenzi@uniquelighting.com |
| Comments: | LOVE the 57 Ford!
57 Ford Delivery or 300 Tudor as a GASSER! ~ Don't hate me! |
| Name: | Lynn Boast |
| E-mail address: | lb44302@wildblue.net |
| Comments: | I am doing a Frame up restoration on A 1958 Skyliner with Factory Aire-Ride suspension. It is one of 2 known unmolested Aire-Ride cars. |
| Name: | Cindi Harrison |
| E-mail address: | cindih2004@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Am having my '57 Ford Ranch Wagon restored & need some window parts (rear quarter glass metal)replaced. We have the originals but they're not very pretty & would like to replace them. The parts are no longer manufactured so I'm hoping someone out there may have a Ranch Wagon they're parting out. If you know where I might find these parts I'd sure like to hear from you.
Thank you, Cindi |
| Name: | Cary R. Hackler |
| E-mail address: | cary.hackler@sait.ca |
| Comments: | Restoring my old 1957 Meteor Niagara 2 Door Post, but can't find an exhaust manifold for the original 223ci "Mileage Maker"Inline Six. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
| Name: | Melvin J Hirtzel Senior |
| E-mail address: | mhirtzsr@gmail.com |
| Comments: | My dad purchased our 57 Ford FairLane, 4 Dr sedan, white over black, 312 CID, dual exhausts... It was probably the most stable car I have ever driven over 120 MPH... In Effingham County, there was only 1 other Ford that ever beat it in a hi speed race... 57 Chevy's had to respect her too... Went thru radar over 100 MPH with just a slight lead over the Chevy, the cops never caught me, did the Chevy but no ticket... They lied...
Love the history you have put together... |
| Name: | Bob Head |
| E-mail address: | headfam@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | We just bought a 1957 63b victoria, look forward to visiting your site again. Thank You |
| Name: | jeff shepperd |
| E-mail address: | jshepperd@cityofpasadena.net |
| Comments: | great site I am looking for info on 70 a 70 b 70 d 300 custom |
| Name: | John & Rita Potvin |
| E-mail address: | rnewk52@bresnan.net |
| Comments: | We have a '57 Skyliner, a '57 Ranchero. and a '55 T-Bird |
| Name: | Jim & Linda Cruch |
| E-mail address: | ljcruch@telus.net |
| Comments: | have a 57 retract and a 57 mercury m-100 pick-up |
| Name: | Huseyin TANMAN |
| E-mail address: | htanman@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I own a '57 Fairlane 63B Club Victoria. It is almost restored, and found very attractive. Thank you for all the information given on the web site, it is very useful. It makes you feel that you own a special car. I think i am the only owner of a 63B in Turkey. Congradulations. |
| Name: | Tom Gilbertson |
| E-mail address: | tgil552000@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I just had to mention to everyone I was just on ebay and saw a 57 Sunliner. It needs a lot of work but really doesn't look that bad. The most notable thing about it is that it is a 6cyl stick shift!!! I've been into these cars since they were new and this is a combination that I've never run across. I always heard that they built some but the numbers were incredibly small as you would expect. Imagine buying a Sunliner with a 6! It had to have been a special order. Its actually pretty cool. |
| Name: | MARK BATTENFIELD |
| E-mail address: | MARKBATTENFIELD@COX.NET |
| Comments: | OWN 1957 FORD FAIRLANE POLICE CAR VERY NICE RESTORED |
| Name: | MIKE LUMSDEN |
| E-mail address: | lumpy1944@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | LOVE 57FORDS, ANY AND ALL MODELS |
| Name: | vation sims 3rd |
| E-mail address: | latoriacoleman14@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | i have a 57 ranchero 600hp 383 built by the late marvin byrd he held the record at hub city drag strip hattiesburg ms in the 90s maybe more leter. |
| Name: | Francisco |
| E-mail address: | francisco@orionmex.com |
| Comments: | Very nice webpage, we have two Ford Fairlane 500 model 1957, one is convertible sunliner ready for show and another 2 door model A or B don´t remember now. The information you share is very good and helpful.
Congratulations. We can share the pictures of this 2 cars if you like. In Mexico you can find a lot of classic cars, not in te streets but in homes many people have them in their garages. Best Regards |
| Name: | Betty Sanderson |
| E-mail address: | bjsanderson312@aol.com |
| Name: | PJ |
| E-mail address: | pjcollins1941@gmail.com |
| Comments: | My dad had a new '57 Chevy 210 but I always thought the '57 ford was a better looking car. Back in the day the dealers really covered the new models with canvas until announcement day (which was always the day after Christmas or so I think for Ford ??) well, a few weeks before showroom day the salesman took the cover off out in the back lot to reveal to me a yellow over black '57 Sunliner - it blew me off my Schwinn! Never owned one - yet - but will someday. Red over black or white over red or white over light blue or...... Still one of the best looking fords ever done. PJ (Single round tailights belong on a Ford car.) |
| Name: | Jack Horne |
| E-mail address: | fenderguit@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My dad had a 57 Yellow and white Ford wagon.I cant remember if it was 2 or 4 doors...Calgary Alberta Canada.
I have a lot of fond memories of that car and wish I had it :( |
| Name: | Andreas |
| E-mail address: | andreas.h_17_@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | very nice webbpage, found it today. i have a tow door hardtop 57 myself |
| Name: | Dan Graham |
| E-mail address: | reservations@mtbakerlodging.com |
| Comments: | Great site! I have a '57 Fairlane 2-door Club Sedan. We are currently resto-modding it but with a late '50's/early '60's mild Kustom vibe. So far, we've had all of the chrome and stainless redone, added lakes pipes, a Glory grill, '55 Pontiac split front bumpers, '56 Olds Fiesta caps on 15" wheels with wide whites, '59 Caddy bullets grafted into the stock taillights, appletons, and a new tuck 'n roll interior. Always looking for others who have tricked-out their '57's. I'll send along some pix soon. Long live the '57 Ford! |
| Name: | TERRY RUTH |
| E-mail address: | terryruth2004@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | We had a willow green and white Fairlane with 3 on the tree and Thunderbird Special in itwhen I was a kid. I have seen Thunder Road about a million times and have always wanted a 1957 Fairlane 500. I hope to have one some day. |
| Name: | Dave O'Leary |
| E-mail address: | dtocomm@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Here is a clip of my '57 Fairlane 500 club sedan's Y-Block purring:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSastzzwnBY No better sound. ;-) |
| Name: | Gary T James |
| E-mail address: | mrgairs@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I have a 57 2door Ranch wagon, have had this car for fifteen years, was a chevy guy until I came across this. Took it apart two years ago to go through it. Having alot of fun with it and will keep it until I die. |
| Name: | CLIFF POLACEK |
| E-mail address: | highnoon55@optonline.net |
| Comments: | VERY INTERESTING SITE. THANKS! |
| Name: | William R. Phinney |
| E-mail address: | wphin@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Been looking for a 1957 ford fairlane, not a 500, 4 door sedan, 312, automatic for many years. I'll find one some day |
| Name: | Matt Gardner |
| E-mail address: | matthew.gardner@live.com |
| Comments: | I own a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Sedan with the 292 in it. I also have a 1957 Ranchero with the 312 and 3 speed. I really enjoy the feeling of bringing the life back to a classic car. I'm hoping to start up a local 57' Ford club here in Fresno when both my projects are complete. |
| Name: | Kurt Horst |
| E-mail address: | khorst@charter.net |
| Comments: | I am the owner of a Raven Black 70B Custom “300” Tudor with a Thunderbird V8 Special. I am the third generation owner, my grandfather bought the car new in 1957, my father drove the car as our family car then it became mine. It will be my 19 year old son’s car next when he ages enough to appreciate what he’s got. I see so few of these cars around I was really glad to find this website and all the other cars out there. |
| Name: | Eddie Dixon |
| E-mail address: | hedixon@charter.net |
| Comments: | I am the proud owner of a '57 Fairlane 500, 64B, 292 - Auto. I purchased the car in April '09 and have completed about 90% of the amature restoration. I would like to know if anyone knows of a website that I might use to try and trace the history of my '57. |
| Name: | Ken ferguson |
| E-mail address: | klfe.30221@hughes.net |
| Comments: | My Father bought a 1957 Ford Country Sedan in 1959 from a Ford dealership on Hawthorne blvd in Torrance, we lived in Manhattan Beach Ca. I have just finished a total frame off restoration of the wagon and had a blast doing it.It took me about 2 years. My parents are really ecstatic at how perfect it looks just like the day they bought it. I bought the wagon from my parents my senior year (1975) in high school and it has always driven like a dream. Thank you for putting together such a great collection of cars on your site. |
| Name: | Bernard Wewer |
| E-mail address: | rascaldog101@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Anyone out there know of any '57s for sale at a reasonble price? I would prefer a 2 door but a 4 door would be okay. |
| Name: | Terry Proctor |
| E-mail address: | tproctor4@rochester.rr.com |
| Comments: | My late father bought a brand-new FORD every year from 1946-73. He passed away in 1974. Dad'd 1957 was a Fairlane 500 Club Victoria hardtop in solid Coral Sand with an all-Black interior. The car had a 312-CID Y-Block V-8 making 245 HP and Ford-O-Matic. For Christmas that year mu Uncle gave my Dad a set of Thunderbird valve covers, the chrome oil-filler cap and Thunderbird aircleaner. That engine made the most beautiful sound when you stepped on it and that big Holley four-barrel carb opened wide. I was only 10 at the time but I remember that sweet sound very well.
The 1957 FORD- The TRUE car of that year! |
| Name: | Dave Saylor |
| E-mail address: | Dsaylor88@fuse.net |
| Comments: | I loved my fathers 57 Ford Fairlane 500. He bought it new at Norwood Ford on Montgomery Rd. The building is still there, it is a J & J Tire now. It was white over red two tone. What a beautiful car. |
| Name: | Ron Lumley |
| E-mail address: | SATAN48744@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | really like the site, 57 fords are my favorite. I have a 2dr delrio wgn & 2dr hrd top |
| Name: | Jimmy Lucas |
| E-mail address: | jsluc@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Great pictures. We really enjoyed them. I am also a 1957 Ford lover. |
| Name: | Chris White |
| E-mail address: | ctwgroupinc@aol.com |
| Comments: | Just purchased a 57 Ford Country Sedan. What is the best setup for a power rack? |
| Name: | Charlie Dawson |
| E-mail address: | Pungo9@Erols.com |
| Comments: | I'm an old collector of classics. It seems I have drifted to 1957. So here's my Brag Book..I have a 57 Sunliner, 57 Thunderbird (duel 4BBLs).I also have a 58 Ranchero (three 2BBLs)I like the 57 tail gate. I guess I'm an equal opportunity collector as I also have a 57 & 58 Bel Air (2 door HTs), Two 64 1/2 D code Mustangs (convertible & Coupe) and I just bought a 1956 Thunderbird.
Thanks, Charlie 757-620-7733 |
| Name: | FRED STINES |
| E-mail address: | mollygirl@charter.net |
| Comments: | I have just finished a frame up restoration on a 300 series Powder Blue/ White 2 door sedan. I have been unable to find the rear armrest ash trays. does anyone have them used or NOS. Please E-Mail me if anyone has an extra set used or NOS. |
| Name: | Art van der Put |
| E-mail address: | avdput@hetnet.nl |
| Comments: | I own a red/white 57 Skyliner , which was restored by Jerry Classic Cars.
This site has given my a lot of technical information. Thanks for this great job! Art |
| Name: | Tim Howard |
| E-mail address: | howardent@aol.com |
| Comments: | I just purchased an unrestored original 1957 Country Sedan Wagon just like the one my parents bought new from San Marino Motors in downtown Los Angeles. I am currently looking for all of the parts necessary to make my 6 passenger wagon into a 9 passenger. Any help in this matter will be greatly appreciated. |
| Name: | Terry Lawes |
| E-mail address: | nascar86@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I have a four door custom 300, turn it into old school hot rod.Lowered rear 3 inches motor still 292 with only 83000 miles on it. |
| Name: | Dave Winson |
| E-mail address: | winsondn@eskom.co.za |
| Comments: | Thank you for all the information I have read. Growing up in Rhodesia with sanctions the only car I loved was the 57 Ford 4 Door Fairlane 500. An Opel not stopping at a stop street put the end to our one. |
| Name: | brian h fulk |
| E-mail address: | bhfulk@live.com |
| Comments: | I have a 57 ranchwagon and i have a 1970 ford 429cid i plan on putting in it. anybody know of a easy motor mount set up? and i want to put a overdrive trans. or a 5 speed manual but need to know bellhousing flywheel and clutch tremec 5 speed. trying to keep it simple. |
| Name: | Willy Harris |
| E-mail address: | willy1957@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Thanks for all of the great pictures and descriptions of the 1957 Fords on this website. I used to own both a 1957 Ranchero and a 1957 two-door Ranch Wagon that was a U.S. Forest Service car at one time. I don't know to this day why I let those cars go but I still remember and love them very much. My Ranchero actually had a 312 G engine with a three speed automatic transmission that I could push start at about 15 mph! Someday I hope to get my hands on another Ranchero but until then I will visit here and dream. |
| Name: | Vic Lucero |
| E-mail address: | peatrow52@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I purchased a 57 Skyliner from Ebay. It's as straight and rust free as I could have wish for. It's apart and coming back together. The simple part I am missing is the gas door spring . The car is black w/ pw,ps,pb,pst,electric wipers.and air. |
| Name: | Roger & Laurie Watt |
| E-mail address: | slyfoxgotu@msn.com |
| Comments: | We recently purchased a 1957 Ford Fairlane 2 dr sedan. It is in fair driveable condition and we would bring it back to a good driver. It has a 6 cly. stick, should we go V8 or just keep the 6. If we keep the 6 can we find some performance parts someware for it ? |
| Name: | Ron Trame |
| E-mail address: | slumlord44@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I do not currently have a '57 but am looking for a Custom two door sedan. Had one in '66-'68. Ran 292 4 barrel and 3 speed for a while. Installed 300 HP 390 that was in the car when I sold it in '68 when I got married. That was two big mistakes! Had a Fairlaine 500 2 door hardtop for a while. Had a 2 door Custom 500 Ranch Wagon for a while with a 312 4 barrel and blower cam. Still have the motor. Did one thing right by keeping the '57 T-Bird that I bought in '65. Been running the factory dual quads since '66. Gathering parts to install a big input close ratio 4 speed in it. Have trans and shifter. Need clutch, throwouth bearing, front drive shaft yolk and some custom fitting to make it work. One of the best Fords I ever had was a '58 Custom 4 door from '63 to '65. Had 312 AFB, dual exausts, '63 Galaxie all syncro 3 speed with Hurst syncrolock, and 3.89 rear end. Had a lot of fun messing with the minds of Chevy fans with that one. Most people thought I had a 312 but it was a basicly stock 292. '57 &'58 292's had ECZ-G 312 heads and this helped a lot. Would like to find a '57 Custom or Custom 300 that was originaly a 312 but will consider any decent body. |
| Name: | Jim Norris |
| E-mail address: | jnorris563@fuse.net |
| Comments: | I've been hooked on '57s practically my whole life...I have had many over the last 35 years,most recently, selling a sweet dresden blue/white 500 2dr sedan to a fantastic gentleman in Minn in 2007. I actually saw an Inca/white sunliner in your gallery that I owned a number of years ago, the pic is in my driveway!!
Anyway, been going thru withdrawl....looking for an affordable/solid 57 to get back into. Possibly, a clean 4 door. $20K plus cars are not practical for me at present. If you know of anything, my e-mail is above....thanks. This is a great website !!! (Also, I used to have a VHS tape "57 Fords Live"..it was made by a 57 Ford enthusiast in Az, I recall, bought it out of Hemmings. I loaned it to a collector and never got it back. If anyone knows of this tape, I'd love to buy a copy....thanks....Jim Norris |
| Name: | Don Wiebe |
| E-mail address: | don1942@mts.net |
| Comments: | Bought a 57 Fairlane 500 2dr. H.T. Red/White....need both armrests on front doors, door lock rods and rod clips for both doors, and knob for front seat adjustment. Will be for sale when I finish . Reason for selling - found a 57 Merc. Montclair.........Tks. DW |
| Name: | Greg Watkins |
| E-mail address: | gregfuji@cox.net |
| Comments: | Had a 57 Ford when I was a senior at Mesa High. Always dreamed of having one again. My dream came true in the fall of 08. Picked up a real nice 57 Fairlane "500" Club Sedan black over yellow, just love it. And the sound of the glass packs brings back some great memories. |
| Name: | Larry Libra |
| E-mail address: | jnl_libra@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Finally...I got myself my 2nd 57 custom 300 I owned one back in 1975 but sold it a few years later after my son was born. this one is in rough shape but I am determined to have my Hot Rod, again. Larry |
| Name: | delbert d keys |
| E-mail address: | delbert 1495 @ yahoo.com |
| Comments: | i ready like looking at your web page it bring back my youner day when i had 57 custom till about 1964 but that that other story. i now have a 57 f-500 with 26,140 all original. if you imfo on truck would be nice thanks |
| Name: | Jesse Swinney |
| E-mail address: | JSwinney002@twcny.rr.com |
| Comments: | I am looking for floats for my fathers car. It is a 1957 ford fairlane 500 sunliner convertible, 312 with the two four barrel carbs. My father bought this new, and has had it ever sense. The carbs are Holley LIST 1437. Please contact me if you can help. Thanks. |
| Name: | JOHN SIMICICH |
| E-mail address: | JOHNSIMICICH@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | PROUD OWNER OF A 1957 FORD FAIRLANE 500 4DR V8 292 2BARREL COLOR GREEN / BOUGHT THE CAR LAST YEAR 2008 / REALLY HAVENT HAD MUCH OF A CHANCE TO REFURBISH THE INTERIOR / THE EXTERIOR IS FINE / REALLY ENJOY DRIVING IT AND LOOKING AT IT BRINGING BACK THOSE OLD DAY MEMMORIES / REALLY LOOK FORWARD TO FOLLOW THIS SITE AND HELP EACH OTHER OUT IF NEEDED. |
| Name: | Val Headlee |
| E-mail address: | ddvh1@verizon.net |
| Comments: | I enjoyed the site. I am the owner of a 1957 Ranch Wagon Del Rio. I put it back together 20+ years ago. 292 with 3 speed overdrive |
| Name: | robert boyd |
| E-mail address: | rboyd61@wildblue.net |
| Comments: | Great site! So many photos, I have registered my 57 custom 300 2dr and would like to submit photos if i figure it out.
thanks |
| Name: | Alan (Lanny) Raines |
| E-mail address: | lannyrover@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I have just acquired a 57 FAIRLANE VICTORIA CLUB 2dr ht..Rough shape .. Will make a nice driver with a 390auto
Thanks Lanny |
| Name: | Bob Hunter |
| E-mail address: | bhunter21@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I have a 57 Country Sedan that is waiting for me restore it. I have two other projects that I am finishing right now. One is a 68 F250 and the other is a 58 Rambler Super Six. Hopefully, I will be able to get started by the end of the year or early next year. |
| Name: | Ron Falcone |
| E-mail address: | ron_f@excite.com |
| Comments: | Your site is great! It brings back many wonderful memories. In 1965 I was engaged to Marie. She was my first girlfriend and her uncle gave me my first car. It was the exact model and colors shown on your site.
Marie and the Ford are long gone from my life - I sure miss that car. |
| Name: | Harry DImartino |
| E-mail address: | hvd427@embarq.com |
| Comments: | I just bought a 57 Ford 2dr. Custom. It needs a lot of help in the trunk and floor pan areas. It is a 6Cyl. stick with heater and radio delete. I got the old girl running and it runs sweet. It needed a new fuel tank badly so I ordered one from Mac's and it arrived today but I don't want to install it until I can locate a trunk floor and spare tire well. Any suggestions?
Anyway, I am enjoying your site and appreciate your efforts in helping to preserve this great car!! 57 Fords are boss!! |
| Name: | Samm Gamble |
| E-mail address: | agamble@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | My husband's first Ford was a '57 then a '58 Ford Custom which was stolen from him.At 40 he found another '58 which he restored with my now 40yr. old son who's first car at 17yrs. old was a '65 Fairlane.They worked on that together too.My son's next car was a '55 Merc.Ford family for sure.Anyway my husband recently had heart surgery.His '58 has sat for some time.He needs the chrome for the taillights even if they need to be rechromed.Anyone know of a source for them.The ones on it were sent away and the person ruined them.He was very upset and I'd like to get them for him.Thanks guys.As Ford guys you know how much his baby means to him and this may get him going again. |
| Name: | Jerry Norris |
| E-mail address: | jnrrs589@aol.com |
| Comments: | I've just purchesed a 1957 Ford Model 70A from a friend, it has set in my yard for 2 years and I didn't figure I could buy it, it belonged to his granddaddy, it has 47'000 origanal miles, I filed the point, put in some gas and a battery and drove it around the block it runs great, doesn't need much at all as far as work, only gave $2500 for it (SORRY IT'S NOT FOR SALE) |
| Name: | Frank Horenkamp |
| E-mail address: | frankiedyoyo@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | There are many beautifully designed vehicles from the begining of automotive time BUT the 1957 Ford has it all. They talk about the '57 Chev and I give it props but line for line, fin for fin the Five-Seven Henry....need I say more?
Long, lean and low. Fins: not too tall, angled just right, big round tail lights blended to perfection to accent their presence...superb! Flowing lines sculpted in the mind of a modern day Michaelangelo. Comparatively speaking and as nifty as the Chevy was it comes to mind it's design came more from something out of Ken Keasey's "Electric Kool Aid Acid Test"! Now Now, it's not a put down but it just doesn't flow and move from every angle like the Ford! Come on, does it? Look hard! Sweet but arrow straight. My father spent 55 years in industry mostly out of Dearborn Design Center (pilot plant and Wixom and many nationwide to boot). From '39 to '54 at GM and the next 40 at FoMoCo. He was chosen to head many projects at both! WWII he headed up a bomb sight project and worked on several prototype fighters for GM. Some oldtime Lincoln lovers may recall the flaming assembly line of 1955! Dad troubleshot and corrected that memorable situation. (Hacksaws were flying that day including the plant manager.) He went to the Boyer "Bullet Bird" feasability program to head not long after that. If it bolted on or if the top went up and down he was in charge of getting the design to production! (with one memo from Mr. Iacocca to my dad the "Tonneau Cover" came to be his baby to ready for the public also.) Although he never had the 1957 Ford project he once told me he studied the '57-'59 retractibles knowing he had to revamp the entire converible mechanics on the '61-'63 Birds and Lincolns. (On into the '70's) At the tender age of seven I was geeking waiting for pops to tool down Greenview (NW Motown) in our Brand New '57 Willow green four dr. Country Sedan Wagon. Honest to God it's as fresh today as it was that day in 1957! The color, the shine, the split fold down rear seat, that new car smell.....! Never before nor since have I been moved by an automobile like that one. That all new baby was the hit of the neighborhood for months. I was the coolest kid around for a time. Kids I didn't even like wanted to hang so they could get a ride in MY DAD's Henry Wagon. Mom loved her as much as anyone. I remember her coming home all upset. She was annoyed beyond belief. It would seem Hotrod Hannah (dad's pet name for mom) for the first time was beaten off the line by what she called a moron man in an Oldsmobile 98! He was acting as if he was going to turn right next to her then suddenly nailed it and cut in front of her. You just didn't do that to El Tigra in her Ford with a Thunderbird V-8! I have no doubt this normally easy going Christian lady sought revenge in some form. We will never know. Now no smashed Olds 98's were ever found nor dead moron men driving one. I'd like to think she caught up to him in a retalitory strike, put on her right signal and smoked a hefty left and clipped his bumper but then again! She always taught us to forgive. I can understand how hard that must have been for her. She talked about that Olds when we would bring it up right up until not long before her passing in 2001. With a smile or a laugh but she never forgot, you could tell! Not long ago I stumbled across an envelope ma had marked "Greenview Memories"! About 80% had that good ol' friend to our family! In one form or another, sitting majesticly waiting to shuttle us off to where ever. A fin, bumper, window or in it's entirety backdropping the four little monsters posing before motoring stately to church! Throw in a dash of Bob Mitchum honkin' down some darkened country road, moonshine in the trunk, tearing up his 5-7 souped up Club Sedan and I ask but one question: IS IT ANY WONDER WHY ONE MIGHT LATCH ON TO A MEMORY OF OR THE 1957 FORD itself? The car that more then any other represents fifties stying! Via Con Dios', fellow '57 Henry Buffs, Frank PS (GREAT site here, all the info anyone would need for snaggin' onto and redoing a Henry of 5-7 as well as seemingly good folk! Hope I didn't tick off too many Chev owners, I love the '57 Chevies but love da Ford a bunch more!) |
| Name: | Frank Horenkamp |
| E-mail address: | frankiedyoyo@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | There are many beautifully designed vehicles from the begining of automotive time BUT the 1957 Ford has it all. They talk about the '57 Chev and I give it props but line for line, fin for fin the Five-Seven Henry....need I say more?
Long, lean and low. Fins: not too tall, angled just right, big round tail lights blended to perfection to accent their presence...superb! Flowing lines sculpted in the mind of a modern day Michaelangelo. Comparatively speaking and as nifty as the Chevy was it comes to mind it's design came more from something out of Ken Keasey's "Electric Kool Aid Acid Test"! Now Now, it's not a put down but it just doesn't flow and move from every angle like the Ford! Come on, does it? Look hard! Sweet but arrow straight. My father spent 55 years in industry mostly out of Dearborn Design Center (pilot plant and Wixom and many nationwide to boot). From '39 to '54 at GM and the next 40 at FoMoCo. He was chosen to head many projects at both! WWII he headed up a bomb sight project and worked on several prototype fighters for GM. Some oldtime Lincoln lovers may recall the flaming assembly line of 1955! Dad troubleshot and corrected that memorable situation. (Hacksaws were flying that day including the plant manager.) He went to the Boyer "Bullet Bird" feasability program to head not long after that. If it bolted on or if the top went up and down he was in charge of getting the design to production! (with one memo from Mr. Iacocca to my dad the "Tonneau Cover" came to be his baby to ready for the public also.) Although he never had the 1957 Ford project he once told me he studied the '57-'59 retractibles knowing he had to revamp the entire converible mechanics on the '61-'63 Birds and Lincolns. (On into the '70's) At the tender age of seven I was geeking waiting for pops to tool down Greenview (NW Motown) in our Brand New '57 Willow green four dr. Country Sedan Wagon. Honest to God it's as fresh today as it was that day in 1957! The color, the shine, the split fold down rear seat, that new car smell.....! Never before nor since have I been moved by an automobile like that one. That all new baby was the hit of the neighborhood for months. I was the coolest kid around for a time. Kids I didn't even like wanted to hang so they could get a ride in MY DAD's Henry Wagon. Mom loved her as much as anyone. I remember her coming home all upset. She was annoyed beyond belief. It would seem Hotrod Hannah (dad's pet name for mom) for the first time was beaten off the line by what she called a moron man in an Oldsmobile 98! He was acting as if he was going to turn right next to her then suddenly nailed it and cut in front of her. You just didn't do that to El Tigra in her Ford with a Thunderbird V-8! I have no doubt this normally easy going Christian lady sought revenge in some form. We will never know. Now no smashed Olds 98's were ever found nor dead moron men driving one. I'd like to think she caught up to him in a retalitory strike, put on her right signal and smoked a hefty left and clipped his bumper but then again! She always taught us to forgive. I can understand how hard that must have been for her. She talked about that Olds when we would bring it up right up until not long before her passing in 2001. With a smile or a laugh but she never forgot, you could tell! Not long ago I stumbled across an envelope ma had marked "Greenview Memories"! About 80% had that good ol' friend to our family! In one form or another, sitting majesticly waiting to shuttle us off to where ever. A fin, bumper, window or in it's entirety backdropping the four little monsters posing before motoring stately to church! Throw in a dash of Bob Mitchum honkin' down some darkened country road, moonshine in the trunk, tearing up his 5-7 souped up Club Sedan and I ask but one question: IS IT ANY WONDER WHY ONE MIGHT LATCH ON TO A MEMORY OF OR THE 1957 FORD itself? The car that more then any other represents fifties stying! Via Con Dios', fellow '57 Henry Buffs, Frank PS (GREAT site here, all the info anyone would need for snaggin' onto and redoing a Henry of 5-7 as well as seemingly good folk! Hope I didn't tick off too many Chev owners, I love the '57 Chevies but love da Ford a bunch more!) |
| Name: | Stephen Schmidt |
| E-mail address: | steves57fords@optonline.net |
| Comments: | Guess I'm stuck in 57 - I've owned a Bronze 57 Thunderbird for 40years, a Colonial White 1957 Country Squire with red interior that was built right here in Mahwah, NJ and still is apx 85% original. I also own a 1957 Ranchero from Monrovia, CA that I'm trying to finish and when I do, it will be done in its original color paterns of Starmist Blue and Colonial White with an ABC interior. I was even able to obtain the original woven straw headliner from a company in LA. Without a doubt, for me, the 1957 Ford is the best and as far as I'm concerned, you can't have too many of them either! ..... got a Sunliner? |
| Name: | Tommy Martin |
| E-mail address: | dodge880@whti.net |
| Comments: | I was googling 57 Ranch Wagon looking for my next project. After seeing several on the WWW I new this is what I wanted. For 5 years I wanted a wagon of some kind and I now know what that is.
Your site is great and has fueled my need for a ranchwagon,thanks Tommy |
| Name: | Tommy Martin |
| E-mail address: | dodge880@whti.net |
| Comments: | I was googling 57 Ranch Wagon looking for my next project. After seeing several on the WWW I new this is what I wanted. For 5 years I wanted a wagon of some kind and I now know what that is.
Your site is great and has fueled my need for a ranchwagon,thanks Tommy |
| Name: | Tom Taylor |
| E-mail address: | tom@rockauto.com |
| Name: | frank |
| E-mail address: | tote4u@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I bought car in New Jersey in 1960.It is a 1957 Ford Fairlaine 500 convertible.I drove it to California in 1961 and have owned it ever since!It still looks and runs great and is well maintained.It still gets plenty of happy looks from other drivers as I cruise around. |
| Name: | JOHN S |
| E-mail address: | JOHNSIMICICH@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | JUST PURCHASED MY LONG AWAITED DREAM OF OWNING MY FIRST 57 FORD AGAIN AT THE AGE OF 65YRS PURCHASED IT SUMMER OF 2008 AND NOW FINALLY AM ABLE TO DRIVE IT AROUND SINCE ITS SPRING HERE/ ENJOYING EVERY MINUTE OF IT/ ITS A TWO TONE GREEN FAIRLANE 500 4DR I BELIEVE ITS THE ORIGINAL COLORS BUT MAY HAVE BEEN REPAINTED / OUTSIDE CONDITION IS ALMOST EXCELLENT / BUT LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVEING NEW INTERIOR DONE / SEATS DOOR PANELS/ HEADLINER/ MAYBE HAVING A UP TO DATE RADIO PUT IN AM/FM/CD /STILL HAVE THE OLD ONE JUST AM TUBE TYPE/ DIDNT RELIZE THERE ARE SO MANY 1957 FANS AROUND/ THIS IS A GREAT SIGHT |
| Name: | robert boyd |
| E-mail address: | rboyd61@wildblue.net |
| Comments: | Never really appreciated the Ford from the 50's until I got this 1957 Ford Custom 300 2dr. Now I love them. |
| Name: | don w |
| E-mail address: | fnwright@shaw.ca |
| Comments: | off topic but my search has led me to your site, am looking for vintage holiday trailer restorers or collectors in Canada. ALL LEADS WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANK YOU |
| Name: | Robert Suttles |
| E-mail address: | chry54@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Does anyone out there know where i can obtain the channel that supports the fixed quarter window for a business coupe?
thanks Robert |
| Name: | Jim 'Ace' Hackenberg |
| E-mail address: | acehack13@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Recently bought a 1957 Fairlane 500 in Breedsville,Mi. 4Dr., black w/gold accent on the side. Needing info on color combo for interior as it was re-done in that wonderful fabric of the 70's black vinyl naugahyde. nice. Seats are black and gold 2-tone. Need to find replacement gold fabric. HELP!!! |
| Name: | Dan Graham |
| E-mail address: | reservations@mtbakerlodging.com |
| Comments: | After five years of putting together a '50 Ford F-1 show truck, I became really tired of attending the shows without a hot rod. One day, out of the blue, I stumbled upon a '57 Fairlane Club Sedan in pretty decent shape. I picked it up from a fellow who was in a hurry to sell, and got a screaming deal. Now I'm having so much fun with the Fairlane that, Ive all but ignored the F-1. These cars are a blast, and with a few modern conveniences (e.g. upgraded p/s, pdb, p/w, and air) are every bit as comfortable to drive as the Lexus...but with way more appeal. It's smiles and thumbs-up everywhere you go!
Cheers, Dan |
| Name: | Dan Graham |
| E-mail address: | reservations@mtbakerlodging.com |
| Comments: | After five years of putting together a '50 Ford F-1 show truck, I became really tired of attending the shows without a hot rod. One day, out of the blue, I stumbled upon a '57 Fairlane Club Sedan in pretty decent shape. I picked it up from a fellow who was in a hurry to sell, and got a screaming deal. Now I'm having so much fun with the Fairlane that, Ive all but ignored the F-1. These cars are a blast, and with a few modern conveniences (e.g. upgraded p/s, pdb, p/w, and air) are every bit as comfortable to drive as the Lexus...but with way more appeal. It's smiles and thumbs-up everywhere you go!
Cheers, Dan |
| Name: | Michael Arp |
| E-mail address: | badburt7@aol.com |
| Comments: | Wonderful cars; I have owned 12, sedan deliveries, sedans, parts cars,etc and just purchased a pillared hardtop; very interesting car, sat in a garage for 40 years! Factory air, 312, a lot of it has been unmolested, very late production; July '57, I would like to share some info and get opinions; Ford made running changes on these cars, some are very visible; the front bumper being one change, my question, radiator; Ford changed the top tank, added ribs to strengthen it; was this a late change or did it happen only on the '58s?? Give me your thoughts, thanks! |
| Name: | Douglas Jennings |
| E-mail address: | dougjenn@dtccom.net |
| Comments: | as a 3rd generation Ford dealer, I love the 1957's! I just read in a book that the '57 Fairlane led to the demise of the Edsel and the unpopularity of the '57 Mercury since it was really a medium priced car with a Ford name. My grandparents had a '57 Fairlane for several years. Great car! |
| Name: | len davids |
| E-mail address: | ltdavids@msn.com |
| Comments: | I found a very good canadian made 1957 4dr custom 300 red and white with 57000miles--floors still in good shape.changed interior to red and white with red floor mat.installed new white headliner, clutch,pressure plate and release bearing and 4 new tyres,suspension and brakes were in very good condition --driving it for 2 summers now --Looking for ( 1/4 Window Seals)--badly damaged the rubbers when removing the windows to install the headliner--cannot buy this part new--HOPEFULLY SOME ONE CAN HELP OUT THERE--
len |
| Name: | Barney & Linda O'Guin |
| E-mail address: | theoguins2@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Love your site! Thanks so much for spending the time to build it. '57 is My (Linda's) dream car. Currently have a '59 Skyliner (red & white) Want a '57 Skyliner (Starmist Blue & Colonial White w/Continental Kit, restored and not modified. |
| Name: | Daryl Judd |
| E-mail address: | djudster@earthlink.ntet |
| Comments: | My first car was a 1957 Ford Del Rio 2 door wagon, green & white. What a fun car to start what has been a long love of Fords. I have always wanted a '57 Fairlane 500 2 door hardtop. I see those cars in the "resting place" section of your site and think if I could get those fenders, that body, that hood, etc. I could MAKE a new '57. I'm currently doing a 1955 Ford business coupe street rod. I really love the site and if I do get a '57 Fairlane I'll know where to go for technical info & inspiration. |
| Name: | Kenny Tatum |
| E-mail address: | abnrng70@gmail.com |
| Comments: | What great memories this site brought back. In the late 60's I bought a '57 Fairlane 500 club/312 T-bird engine, in willow/cumberland green with just about every option that was available from the orginal owner for the outragest sum of $90.00. I drove the car until the mid 70's when I traded it for a hi-po 289 engine to replace the one I blew in my 66 mustang GT convertible; that my son drives to this day. Unfortunately the mechanic I traded with son wrapped it around a tree in the early 80's.
In my humble opinion, this was the prettiest Ford to ever come out of Detroit, the lines are classic. Thanks for the memories. |
| Name: | steve |
| E-mail address: | rock53rollins@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I had a fleet of 57-58 Fords, and even sold Y-block parts at swap meets in Texas for a few years. I carried my parts to the meets in my 58 Ranchero with an Edsel nose and all 57 interior, but I got sick and had to sell most of my stuff off. I did keep my 1st 57, a Fairlane 500 4DR sedan and a few choice parts. Got married late in life and the Ford and my wife are the same model, she says the Ford is a keeper, cant wait for me to restore it - and tow our new vintage 1967 Silver Streak trailer with it, so I have two restorations to be working on.
Great site, I'll be forwarding it to my cousin who I sold my Ranchero to. |
| Name: | steve |
| E-mail address: | rock53rollins@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I had a fleet of 57-58 Fords, and even sold Y-block parts at swap meets in Texas for a few years. I carried my parts to the meets in my 58 Ranchero with an Edsel nose and all 57 interior, but I got sick and had to sell most of my stuff off. I did keep my 1st 57, a Fairlane 500 4DR sedan and a few choice parts. Got married late in life and the Ford and my wife are the same model, she says the Ford is a keeper, cant wait for me to restore it - and tow our new vintage 1967 Silver Streak trailer with it, so I have two restorations to be working on.
Great site, I'll be forwarding to my cousin who I sold my Ranchero to. |
| Name: | DAVID SPENCER |
| E-mail address: | vspencer@cinci.rr.com |
| Comments: | AFTER TALKING TO A VERY KNOWLEDGABLE AND PATIENT (AFTER MANY QUESTIONS)GENTLEMAN,JON GAMBILL DIRECTED ME TO HIS GREAT WEBSITE! THIS WILL BE MORE HELP THAN I COULD HAVE IMAGINED IN THE RESTORING OF A 1956 MERCURY 2 DR. MONTCLAIR WITH A 312 Y BLOCK 4BBL.WITH A MERCOMATIC TRANS. I HAVE THE SHORT BLOCK TOGETHER AND WAS WANTING TO UPGRADE THE DISTRIBUTOR AND VALLEY PAN AND WANTING SOMEONE EXPERIENCED IN OUR AREA TO GO THRU THE TRANS WHEN I CAME ACROSS JON'S NAME AND NUMBER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND YOUR GREAT WEBSITE. DAVID SPENCER |
| Name: | Chris E. |
| E-mail address: | cce762@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I'm soon to have, well what else, a "57 Fairlane 500. My grandpa called up a couple days ago and asked when i wanted it and i didnt know it was mine. lol at any rate ive already started lookin for parts and such and cant wait to get it back on the road. |
| Name: | Bill Ziegert |
| E-mail address: | LTZiegert@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I was hoping someone could tell me if the frame for a Ranchero is the same as a 2 Door Ranch Wagon? Thank. |
| Name: | Marcus Brainard |
| E-mail address: | marcus.brainard@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I have the 1949-59 Fords as one of the top 12 photo car groups and about 27% of the 1949-59 Ford group are 1957 Fords, I have found at car shows from 1975 to the present. I also found one Courier built on the day my former supervisior was born, "07H" 1957. I also did the "Supercar" series in the 1960s as the kid with the flying 1953 Ford Victoria Hardtop. I'm also associated with 1952-54 Fords. But the 1957 Fords rule & also make sure you accept the 1957 Meteor series because they were modified Fords built for Canadians from 1949 to 1961 and they were Ford-based cars. The 1957 Ford Custom, 2-Dr. Sedan is also the unsung "Supercar" also. Believe it or not the 1957 Supercharged engines also could be mated to automatic transmissions. For some 1957 Fords were better than 1958 Fords. I have 3,404 photos of 1957 Fords in my collection of 1949-59 Fords and There are 954 '58 Fords found in that year span. See you next time
Marcus Brainard |
| Name: | Marcus Brainard |
| E-mail address: | marcus.brainard@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I have the 1949-59 Fords as one of the top 12 photo car groups and about 27% of the 1949-59 Ford group are 1957 Fords, I have found at car shows from 1975 to the present. I also found one Courier built on the day my former supervisior was born, "07H" 1957. I also did the "Supercar" series in the 1960s as the kid with the flying 1953 Ford Victoria Hardtop. I'm also associated with 1952-54 Fords. But the 1957 Fords rule & also make sure you accept the 1957 Meteor series because they were modified Fords built for Canadians from 1949 to 1961 and they were Ford-based cars. The 1957 Ford Custom, 2-Dr. Sedan is also the unsung "Supercar" also. Believe it or not the 1957 Supercharged engines also could be mated to automatic transmissions. For some 1957 Fords were better than 1958 Fords. I have 3,404 photos of 1957 Fords in my collection of 1949-59 Fords and There are 954 '58 Fords found in that year span. See you next time
Marcus Brainard |
| Name: | David Szafran |
| E-mail address: | dzafran1@verizon.net |
| Comments: | I just saw some wonderful pictures. I recently purchased a 57Ford and I have some great ideas. Thanks to these pictures from the past. |
| Name: | RICHARD ROBERTS |
| E-mail address: | RJRROBERTS@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | GROWUNG UP IN THE 60S MY DAD AND GRANDFATHER HAD MANY OLD CARS BUT ALLWAYS LIKED 57S THE BEST HAD OVER 40 57S ALL TYPES SOMEDAY WOULD LIKE TO GET 2DR WAGON |
| Name: | Jim Ace Hackenberg |
| E-mail address: | acehack13@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Just bought a Fairlane 500 4dr. Looking at finding parts...... |
| Name: | Paul Vanderbur |
| E-mail address: | pvanderbur@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | A friend of mine made a Rare find-1957(70D) Business Tudor Sedan, that we ended up buying from a shop in Terre Haute. The car is in great shape, runs & drives great, and is ready to take to the next level of restoration. My friend & I don't have a place to do it, so if anyone is interested in buying it, please let me know. According to the web site, only 6888 were made, with many being wrecked in early NASCAR & dirt track races because they were easy to convert with no back seat. There can't be but a handful left running, and this is one. Thanks for a great site!! |
| Name: | Jim Elliott |
| E-mail address: | jrelliottsr@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I have owned many cars in my day and most of them have been fords. I rally liked the 57 ford two door hard top. It is very hard to find one in decent shape and even harder to find a 1958 ford 2 door hardtop. Great page keep up the good work. |
| Name: | jedd |
| E-mail address: | timelessautoparts@gmail.com |
| Comments: | nice site! keep up the good work. i think this is a good source of auto information and stuff. i had a site as well which is related to yours. you can check it here: http://www.autopartsplace.com
thank you so much! keep up the good work. |
| Name: | Robert Prince |
| E-mail address: | seaprintz@att.net |
| Comments: | Just browsing and found your website. Had a 57 Ford Custom 300 black tudor sedan in 1957 and would be interesting in locating another one. |
| Name: | Doyle Sadler Jr. |
| E-mail address: | desj69@aol.com |
| Comments: | Just found your website and it's great! Nice to know that there are more people involved with the "57" ford instead of the chevy.
My first car was a 57 custom 300 in 1965 and I still have the car. I restored it 10 years ago and it is still my best vehicle. I also have a 58 custom ranchero that won the 2006 world of wheels in its catergory. It is in mint condition and I drive it every now and then. Found your site while looking for a part. If you can help, I could use a chrome valley pan cover, B6A-6519-A. If not, I enjoyed your site and I'll be back. Thanx! |
| Name: | STEVE WATERS |
| E-mail address: | muddywaters57@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi,have always had a look at this site, and its great ! Im from New Zealand,that little bit of dirt beside Australia.
We have a 57'2dr ,pillarless.Orignally came into N.Z in '89,sat in a paddock for 17 years somewhere in the States,had a couple of owners here,ive owned it for the last 18 years,Red & White,460,C6.Just a cool old crusier.Theres a few over here now,even saw one today in a dealers yard !Real keen one day to import a 57 Ranchero ,for a full custom job. Cheers 'Muddy' |
| Name: | Ashleigh |
| E-mail address: | ashleigh@shaw.ca |
| Comments: | Very interesting website. Keep up the outstanding work and thank you... Visit also buy cheap cephalexin ... vicodin online ... and have fun! |
| Name: | David Bruce |
| E-mail address: | davidlbruce@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | My first car was a '57 fairlane 500 2dr hardtop, Dresden Blue and white. I bought it from my brother's best friend who ran a service station. He had bought it from a customer because the engine smoked pretty bad. Charlie put in a 292 and auto trans from '60 station wagon. I bought it in June of '67. Drove it for a year parked it and bought a Volkswagen. Sold the Fairlane back to Charlie, he did some work on it and sold it to someone else. While that person had it the brakes went bad and he ran through a fence. The owner of the fence kept the car to fix the fence. His son worked for Charlie, so he gave the car back to Charlie. I ended up buying the car again for what was owed on it from the guy who bought it. I had it hauled from place to place when I moved. The city kept getting on to me for open storage of an "abandoned vehicle"
I didn't have a garage. I finally sold it to someone else. I found out later that he pulled the engine and sold the body to a scrap yard. I was not happy. But, some day i will have another one. |
| Name: | Rick Netherland |
| E-mail address: | strangehubcap@aol.com |
| Comments: | Say ya'll, bought my 57 300 custom a few weeks ago,I love it. I found this site a few weeks ago,I love it.I can't wait to get this car up and running. Thanks to this site,I can see the options. Thanks guys,keep up the good works. Rick |
| Name: | frank mills |
| E-mail address: | fwmills@comcast.net |
| Comments: | need the clips that hold the side molding called Hockey Stick on each side. the car belongs to my uncle who I am just trying to help out. if any of you know where to get them please let me know. thank you |
| Name: | Randy Wire |
| E-mail address: | justadadof5@aol.com |
| Comments: | Nice site! I'm in the works of accuiring a 57 , Not even sure what it is yet? it was bought in 1980 as a project car to restore and left for dead in a garage ever since.Hopefully with some luck and pointers from your site we will bring it back to life!!! |
| Name: | Frank Gandolfo |
| E-mail address: | fg_48114@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I love your sight. It brought back a lot of memories from my childhood. My Dad had a 57 Fairlane, it was baby blue and white. I remember how I loved the front headlights, and the rear tail fins. It was such a sleek car. It was very sad for me when he sold it to the neighbor across the street for $45.00, if I would have been a couple years older I would have bought it, but I did get his car that replaced it, a 1962 Galaxie 500 with a 390. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. |
| Name: | roger malick |
| E-mail address: | jmalick568@aol.com |
| Comments: | i have a 57 ford fairlane 500 2dr sdn. i have owned it for
11 years. i am in the process of doing a kustom. Does anyone know where to get rubber parts besides Dennis Carpenter, Steele Rubber Parts, and Mac's Antique Auto Parts. Please email me at above address or call Roger at 804-776-7246. |