Welcome to my nifty Dreambook, a free guestbook service from New Dream Network and the DreamHost!If you have a minute, please add your entry to those below by signing my Dreambook!
| Name: | Tony Lusardi |
| E-mail address: | trajlusardi@charter.net |
| Where do you live: | Brighton, Michigan |
| Comments: | I have 1957 2dr Custom with a 429 C6. Have owned the car since 1984. Restored/modified the car as my college project and drag raced the car during the mid 80's running 1/8 mile and 1/4 mile tracks in Indiana. Been saving the car for my kids who can't wait to drive it. Worked on many of these 57 models over the years including having the pleasure of building a wiring harness for a retractable hardtop that was involved in a fire prior to its' restoration. |
| Name: | George Fisher |
| E-mail address: | George@SomeWear.com |
| Where do you live: | USA |
| Comments: | The first car I owned (after I got my driver's license) was a 1957 Ford. Thanks to this web site I now know it was a 70B tudor sedan. V8, 4 barrel 3 speed. My father worked at Cadillac dealership that took it in trade in 1964 and was going to wholesale it. Paid $125. Low mileage, two tone gray, excellent condition except it needed a clutch. Light turned yellow for side traffic. Put in first let clutch out and by the time it turned green you might be rolling. I quit college a few months later returning from Mich to Mass to parents who were not too happy. Going slow, at speed limit (55 mph) across Canada. An older lady and her sister, both in 70s turn left in front of me in VW bug. Said "Oh Sh.." aloud, slammed brakes and headed for ditch on right. Loose sand, slid 250 feet, hit left front of Ford to right front of VW at entrance to side road over gully. I rolled twice ended up on roof. VW spun 180 and shot through ditch across field through fence coming to rest in field. Passenger knocked out of car, driver broke ankle as she slid across to right side breaking off gear shift. I woke up 20 minutes later sitting on passenger side roof. My passenger was still unconcious on driver side roof. Tried to open door and window but didn't work. Heard fluids running out, afraid of fire. A scant 117 pounds, I had to break off rear view mirror to get out windshield that was popped out. My exit knocked car off balance so several men held it up for passenger to squeeze out. Roof on driver side squashed to bottom of window, about 8 inches high on right. Only rear bumper and one tailight lens undamaged. Everyone at scene thought we were dead and didn't bother to try to get us out of car. Both women in hospital, critical so Ont. Prov. Pol. offered me choice of jail or stay in hotel, but don't leave town. Next day, both still alive. They were charging them with illegal left turn said I could leave. Could not abandon car though and could not sell it either because of customs laws. I ended up with a real nice document (now lost) signed by Queen Elizabeth (I think it was a facsimile signature) that said I gave the car to the British Empire. At least one woman was still in hospital 4 months later. Her insurance company tried to weasel out of paying for car but I ended up with $200 in the end. My injuries: one layer of skin from elbow, about 3/8 diameter. My passenger's injuries: none. Being poor, I had not yet installed seat belts. Lesson I learned: don't buy convertibles or hardtops. I did own a 1953 Victoria for a while, but otherwise stuck to that lesson since then. There was an adventure that followed, but has nothing to do with '57 Fords. |
| Name: | gil shipley |
| E-mail address: | scooter134@peoplepc.com |
| Where do you live: | gilbert az |
| Comments: | My dad owns a 57 ranchero, I would like to sign this book for him
Thx Tina Barrick |
| Name: | Rebecca |
| E-mail address: | rpisarski@sbcglobal.net |
| Where do you live: | Michigan |
| Comments: | Just dropped by to say hello!!!
Rebecca |
| Name: | George Reynolds |
| E-mail address: | george1966@sbcglobal.net |
| Where do you live: | Indianapolis,IN |
| Comments: | I just bought a 57 Custom 300 business coupe. It is in great shape and I am tryinig to find info but am having trouble. I bought this car to resell and get towards my dream of 66 galaxie conv. I am being told this car is extremely rare. |
| Name: | Mike Dolan |
| E-mail address: | medcat@cox.net |
| Where do you live: | Tucson, AZ |
| Comments: | Mine was a Fairlane 500 Sunliner, raven black with white vinyl top and wire-wheel hub caps. It had a 292 and a 3-speed overdrive transmission. I bought it for $275.00 back in 1967. I yanked the 292 and dropped a 390 into it before I put it up on blocks when I went into the USN. My parents were getting tired of looking at it rust away so, they asked me if I wouldn't mind if they got rid of it. They did. My last rememberance of the car was watching it go by, stacked on a flat-bed trailer, with several other cars that had just gone through the crusher. I recognized it right away by the STP stickers I had put on the front fender. I miss the car terribly. I want it back. |
| Name: | Diane O'Lear |
| E-mail address: | dlogarden2@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | Arroyo Grande, CA |
| Comments: | I'm 2nd owner (after Grandparents) of a 57 Fairlane 500 4DR 292 V8. Needs some TLC, but still drives well. Got it when the milage was about 26,000 and now up to 105,000 original miles. Has seen better days, but now I'm getting up to the challenge of fixing her back up. Interior is original and falling apart, as is the weather stripping, etc. Just took my 83 yr. old Mom for a short cruise today. It was her mother's car. Still a great ride! |
| Name: | Robert Kyes |
| E-mail address: | r2345kyes@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | RioLinda Ca. |
| Comments: | Have a 57 custom 300 4 dr.with y-block mtr. body is very clean would like to sell call or e-mail. phone (916)284-5572 |
| Name: | jim mcclintock |
| E-mail address: | oiler56@verizon.net |
| Where do you live: | everson washington |
| Comments: | hi ijust bought a 1957 ford courier 2dr it now has a 390 with a 4spd its so black you cant see the end of the paint i didnt even know ford made these couriers until i saw this one had to have it it has had major up grades like disk brakes power wipers but i still need a few things to finnish it |
| Name: | scott gaumer |
| E-mail address: | canutt1958@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | Osceola Iowa |
| Comments: | I have a 1957 Fairlane Club Sedan 2DR 65,000 original miles, found it on ebay. (V8 292 3 speed manual on the column, 3.70 to 1 gear ratio rear end from the factory.)
Scott Gaumer Osceola,Iowa |
| Name: | Glenda Jo Martin |
| E-mail address: | promqun57@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | Alta Loma, CA. |
| Comments: | I have a great time going to club cruises in my 1957 T-bird
I named her "Prom Queen 1957" I can be seen with the Old Farts, Goodguys and the Oldskool66-Upland. The first Wednesday in April I will be at the NHRA. Life is too short drive a classic car. See ya out on route 66 T-Bird Glenda |
| Name: | TOM RICHMOND |
| E-mail address: | richmond_tommy@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | FL. |
| Comments: | I'm redoing a 1957 ranchero red/white, hope to have
it finished soon. |
| Name: | Darryl Bohac |
| Where do you live: | North Judson, In |
| Comments: | I KNEW IN 1957 THERE WERE TWO STYLES OF FORDS, A PLAINE JANE @ A FANCY ONE. I KNEW BECAUSE IN 1957 AS A CHILD I SAW THE FANCY ONE (FAIRLANE) ON A BILL BOARD AND I LOVED IT, I NEVER FORGOT THAT !!! I HAD A FRIEND OF MINE WHO WORKED AT FORD STAMPING PLANT, TOLD HIM ABOUT THIS AND HE SAID ---NO-- ONE REAR BODY PANEL IS ALL THEY STAMPED, EVEN A BODY MAN HERE SAID THE SAME THING --WRONG-- !!!! THANKS TO THEASE ARCHIVES @ FORD, TOMORROW I WILL PROVE ME RIGHT-- WITH ABOUT 10 PAGES EACH OF THE SALES BROCHURES --- FOR EACH OF THEM ---!!! OH THE PLAINE JANE WAS THE CUSTOM --- THANKS FORD -- FOR MY FORD TRUCKS AND TO THIS SITE !!!!! DARRYL |
| Name: | jim cruch |
| E-mail address: | ljcruch@telus.net |
| Where do you live: | prince george british columbia |
| Comments: | have a 1957 retract with duel 4"s , owned it for 30 years also a 1957 mercury m-100 pick-up ; 312 merc-o-matic
very nice lots of 57 fords |
| Name: | Louis |
| E-mail address: | pfcmarne@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | Oildale, CA |
| Comments: | Country Sedan, just took the engine to the rebuilder. Hoping to be ready for Fabulous Fords Forever. |
| Name: | Fred Austin |
| E-mail address: | 2austins@bellsouth.net |
| Where do you live: | Jonesboro, Ga. |
| Comments: | Great Web site. I am 67 years old and fulfilling my fantasy by building a Custom 300 2 dr. with 351 Cleveland. I am trying to determine which Automatic Overdrive trans.(car,or truck and year) is best. Which flywheel/flex-plate and starter combination?
Has anyone been there and done this? Thanks. |
| Name: | Ted Clayton III |
| E-mail address: | farnorthfarmer@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | Rowlett, Texas |
| Comments: | We bought a 1957 Fairlane Town Sedan with 78k orig miles way back in 82 and never did much to it (including driving it). Now, almost 25 years later, I've retrieved it from my parents house and have started reviving it. Car runs good, but orig 292 is about to come out due to low oil pressure. Very clean orig car. Hope to have it back on the street soon. |
| Name: | James Smith |
| E-mail address: | icccarrier@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | Louisville,Ky 40213 |
| Comments: | Glad i found this address will keep in my favorites. |
| Name: | Duane Ray |
| E-mail address: | ray69camaro@suddenlink.net |
| Where do you live: | Dardanelle ar. |
| Comments: | I purchased a 57 2-door ranch wagon about 2 years ago. It needed lots of work. I have been working on it off and on since. It has a 351 Cleveland and c6 trans. Would like to do a front clip conversion but not sure what car to use for a donor. Any help here would be grate. |
| Name: | Mike Deroff |
| E-mail address: | cascadeexchange@hughes.net |
| Where do you live: | Cascade, Wi . |
| Comments: | I am nearing completion of my dream '57 from my H.S. days. A model 300 built in the nostagia B-Gas look. Straight axle, tilt front,and 427 / 2x4's. It should beat any chevy in town. I dont't know what turns me on more the car or the 427. But together they are a dream come true. Would like to hear about any similiar dreams projects, '57 fords please. |
| Name: | Marcel Ranger |
| E-mail address: | rangerspt@sympatico.ca |
| Where do you live: | Sydenham,Ontario Can |
| Comments: | We have a nice 57 Custom 300..What a sweet ride.Bought 5 years ago on Ebay.Sight Unseen 312 4 bbl " Automatic with Dual Smittys.A real head turnner.Hope to have it for another 5 years................Marcel........... |
| Name: | victor kowalski |
| E-mail address: | vkowalski@m33access.com |
| Where do you live: | comins michgen |
| Name: | Noel Pence |
| E-mail address: | npencee@wb4me.com |
| Where do you live: | Hugo, Ok. 74743 |
| Comments: | I am a 57 fan. My dad had a 57 4 dr Fairlane 500, 312 4 bbl when I started driving. I started building 57's in about 1976 first a 2 dr hdt 500, then a black skyliner 312 4 bbl and am now working on a red skyliner 312 4bbl. This one has hockey stick trim, skirts, and front bumper with v and wing extensions and will have cont. kit. You can see I like 57 fords. Your web site is great. Noel |
| Name: | Neil Ramsay |
| E-mail address: | neilramsay@comcast.com |
| Where do you live: | Stephens City, Va. |
| Comments: | I have a '57 Ford Custom 300 that is being customized (in the shop for 15 months now) and hope to have it back by May. Balanced and blueprinted Ford Racing engine (523 hp) and many custom features.Will update soon. |
| Name: | brian zalewski |
| E-mail address: | skimanrockyhill1@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | conn. |
| Comments: | hi ive ben around these cars since i was little i grew up riding in them. now i have my own 1957 ford ranchero i enjoy going to car shows with it and having fun. i enjoy reading your site. |
| Name: | bill herwig |
| E-mail address: | 55nomadbill@verizon.net |
| Where do you live: | salem,ma. |
| Comments: | just bought 57 4dr wagon hot rodded out. 351cl/c6 tran, lincon rear. my 1st show was the turkey run at daytona. what a ride for just gettin her 1 month ago.afew breakdowns , but she pulled thru w/flyin colors. my fellow rodders i,m nuts for such a 1st trip. but i,m glad i did, met lots of new friends. its a 4 day event, was only there 1 day, but need at least 2. can,t wait till next years run. got 18 mpg, very happy w/ that. happy holidays to all. |
| Name: | 57/70/72 |
| E-mail address: | gucci70662 |
| Where do you live: | detroit |
| Comments: | 1999 i bought a solid mach 1 shell 2 replace my 1st from age 14-17 long story.2 weeks later i came across 57 500 312 4v appraised as f- code and reads f-code in era motor manual but not on this site.reads 56659 mi.usual minor rust time capsule inside maps sun glasses registration news article.last tune up at shop my brother worked.front rear glass was vandled was.always local.runs drives good.yeah i put together mustang first but built new garage 4 57.ready 4 this paid $75 4 57 $20,000 4 garage.not 4 sale too much |
| Name: | Gary Bradley |
| E-mail address: | gbradley@sonic.net |
| Where do you live: | Petaluma, CA. |
| Comments: | I purchased my first '57 Ford in 1959. It was a Fairlane 500, 2 dr. Hardtop - 'E' Code/2 -4bb Holleys with 3 sp. stick. It would top out at 70 mph in 1st, 105 mph in 2nd and, once buried the speedometer during a race. Traded it in, in 1961 for a VW. Aghhhh! In 1990 bought a '57 Fairlane 500, 4 dr. Hardtop and restored it to original condition. It has a rebuilt 292 cid with A/T. Since then, I have purchased a '57 2 dr. H.T. that I am restoring now and another 2 dr H.T. for parts; a '57 Custom 300, 2 dr. coupe and a '57 Country Squire Wagon.
I like '57 Fords. Great website. |
| Name: | Tom Peluso |
| E-mail address: | tomaag@cox.net |
| Where do you live: | Gaithersburg ,Maryland |
| Comments: | I have been looking for my first car, a 1957 Failane Club Victoria 2 door hardtop for over 20 years, my dad purchased one new in July 1957, it was Dresden Blue and Colonial White, he gave it to me when I was 17, it had automatic and 312 engine. I have a 1955 Thunderbird and had in the past a 56 and 57 Thunderbirds, but always really wanted that blue and white Fairlane. Well, my wife got transfered to Maryland this past September from California, and on our way I learned of a 57 Fairlane in Oakland, Maryland, since it was on our way, I stopped and looked at it, It was a 292 with automatic, and guess what Dresden blue and colonial white in good condition , I got it finally after 20 years! |
| Name: | Jarmo Kervinen |
| E-mail address: | jarmo.kervinen@kolumbus.fi |
| Where do you live: | Finland |
| Comments: | Great site!I have 500 Fairlane 2d sedan.I`ve owned since
1989.It has 292 Y-block with a ford O-matic.I restored about 17 years ago,nice car.It run`s good,all original. |
| Name: | Marty Martino |
| E-mail address: | lotablu472@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | central Virginia |
| Comments: | In 1970 I bought a '57 Sunliner for 20 bucks. I replaced the wasted 292 with a good $50 312.In '71 I got my navy orders and drove the car from Norfolk Va. to Point Mugu ,near Malibu, California with the top down the whole way. ( on the way,I stopped for the summer in Memphis for training school)While stationed in California i bought 2 57 Tbirds and a 57 Monterey.Pretty crazy for an E3 sailer to have a fleet of 57 Ford products all at one time,good thing they were cheap!Ive owned many '57 Fords over the years, but that Sunliner was my favorite!Ive been '57 Ford krazy since 1957 when all I wanted were the f&f free toy Fords in Post cerial.I drive a '58 f100 with mech.updates daily as my shop truck and have a '57 Merc 2door Voyager awating restoration. Thanks for the terrific web site!!! Marty |
| Name: | Michael Barr |
| E-mail address: | barr.michael@sbcglobal.net |
| Where do you live: | Dayton,ohio45414 |
| Comments: | My grandfather had a 57 courier as a service truck at his gas station,I would borrow it on weekend to haul my guitars and amps to rock-n-roll shows. After serching for eight years thru hemmingsnews, I found one almost in my back yard.This has already been a two and a half year project,the car is really coming along. The stance is on the ground, with 20,s on the back and 18,s on the front, powered with a BBK fuel injected 5Liter ,AOD transmission, Chromed 9in rear end,Fat Man front clip,with air ride. Since I own a chrome shop in Dayton, were gonna have lots of FLASH! Hope to debut the car in Col. GOODGUYS in 2008 |
| Name: | nick mcgill |
| E-mail address: | nickpam6@insightbb.com |
| Where do you live: | henryville,in. |
| Comments: | live in southern in. have a 57 ranchero, it has a 67 302 in it with a 86 aod trans. |
| Name: | Dan |
| E-mail address: | tdanielsplace@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | Acworth, GA. |
| Comments: | Great web site. Recently purchased a 1958 Fairlane. I was looking for 1957 and still want a 1957, as that was the year of my birth also. I will be visiting this site often ... THANKS. |
| Name: | Ron Johnson |
| E-mail address: | rejohnson@otelco.net |
| Where do you live: | Alabama |
| Comments: | I do not have a '57 Ford but that is ther year I was born and have always wanted one. My dad had a '58 Fairlane 500 when I was youg. I love them. Thanks for all the photos. |
| Name: | James Morgan |
| E-mail address: | galewhiteway@hotmail.com |
| Where do you live: | Torbay,Newfoundland |
| Comments: | I was just browsing through your site. I also have 57 Fords.
57....Ranchero Custom 300...4dr hardtop Fairlane 500...2dr hardtop...I've had them for years.This is a really good site. James Morgan Torbay,NL Canada |
| Name: | J.P. |
| E-mail address: | lifeinthefarlane@hotmail.com |
| Where do you live: | Wichita, KS |
| Comments: | You all are lucky that you already own these beautiful gems, perhaps someone can aid me in finding one myself. I am specific in what I want, 1957 Custom 300 2dr. The 500s are just as beautiful, but I like how the 300s are shorter.
In this process I would also like to find a 312 and re-create the supercharged version they came out with. I am currently corresponding with a Comp Cams tech consultant to see if they can custom build a valve train for it. I have only found one for sale but am having a difficult time contacting the seller and I fear it has already been sold. There was one for sale here in Wichita, but lack of money let it slip away. It will not happen again. Enjoyed reading this guestbook. Feel free to e-mail me with any info or experiences in restoring these TRUE LIFE Hot Rods. No matter what your friends think, if you enjoy it, live your life in the "far lane". |
| Name: | Dennis A. Diederich |
| E-mail address: | densgeri@swbell.net |
| Where do you live: | Ft. Worth, TX |
| Comments: | I bought my 57 Ranchero in 1971 and still own it. I put several Eng. Trans. combos in over the years. Presently has a 351C and AOD, and 411 posi. Torino front Disc. Have won many awards in CA and TX. I still show it several times a year here locally. |
| Name: | Dave Woode |
| E-mail address: | dbwoode@shaw.ca |
| Where do you live: | British Columbia, |
| Comments: | Hi, I just purchased a 57 fairlane 2 door hardtop. Runs well and is all original except for the tires which im looking for. Any ideas on some radials with original white walls? I also need a neutral safety switch and an original radio. I will have some pics soon. |
| Name: | Edwin Kowalski |
| E-mail address: | kowalskiedwin@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | Eastpointe, Michigan |
| Comments: | I truly enjoy looking at all the "57" Ford sites. I've owned so many "57"s in my life time from Fairlane 500's to sedans from the age of 16. My brother gave me my first "57" with a blown engine on my 16th birthday, from that day I was hooked. I now have a "57" Tudor straight axle Gaser, one of it's kind that I'm aware of in Michigan. Edward Johnson of Warren, Mi. was the previous owner, he darg raced it in the early/late 60's. It's ready for street rodding in the spring of 08, Woodward Cruising! This is my true dream car forever! |
| Name: | Arvid Siljeholm |
| E-mail address: | arvidsil@c2i.net |
| Where do you live: | Oslo / Norway |
| Comments: | hallo dreabook.
I bay my -57 500 town victoria in 1961. I miss that car every time i look and reed about this car. Thank you for a very good web site Arvid Norway |
| Name: | john |
| E-mail address: | thehollands@ns.sympatico.ca |
| Where do you live: | nova scotia |
| Comments: | Enjoying your site. I have a 1960 sunliner convertible with showroom plate on firewall.Looking for info. on showroom cars. painted car from frame up.80% back together.pics on this link.
http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s73/ns_oldcars/ |
| Name: | Ulf Brеten |
| E-mail address: | ulf_einar@hotmail.com |
| Where do you live: | Brandval NORWAY |
| Comments: | Hello Ford friends, of the world:)
i have a 64 Ford Fairlane Convertible!!! Buildt in Sweden in the 70`is. Daily l drive a 2000 Ford Expetition Limited. |
| Name: | rikard |
| E-mail address: | pan055@hotmail.com |
| Where do you live: | stockholm sweden |
| Comments: | Hi
Just found this site and i think it's great. I have a 57 fairlane 500 2d ht in mild custom style. Will add photos as soon as i have some. |
| Name: | Alan |
| E-mail address: | aefordboy@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | Ridge, NY |
| Comments: | I just bought a 1957 Custom 300 and I'm waiting patiently for it to be transported on the 28th of Oct., 2007. I sold a 1966 Shelby GT350 clone to buy the Fairlane. I drove a '57 4 door, 272, 3 on the tree to Florida with my father at the tender age of 16. That car was awesome. It's been 47 years since I've driven a '57 and I can't wait. This one WILL be a keeper for life. |
| Name: | mike kauffman |
| E-mail address: | mkauffman@edgerubber.com |
| Where do you live: | pa |
| Comments: | Nice site here, my dad had a willow green and white 57 retractable back in the day. He was about to buy a new 59 Edsel when he spyed the 57 out on the lot, he bought it instead. He kept the 57 for 2 years, then swapped it for a two-tone blue 58 retractable-something he always regretted. The 58 was traded on a HUGE red 59 Mercury convertable. |
| Name: | Paul |
| E-mail address: | lexieg@xtra.co.nz |
| Where do you live: | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Comments: | I have several Fords from the 50's and 60's inc two Edsels. I have a '57 Fairlane 500 club sedan, black and white with 292 auto. It was found in Bakersfield in '97. I owned a '57 4dr Custom 300 with 272 and 3 spd for over 16 years. I think it's in Christchurch now.I still own a '58 4dr Custom 300 that I bought in '77. Still 272, 3 spd. Man, I love those old "Boat anchors". |
| Name: | Mike Strider |
| E-mail address: | michael.strider@hdrinc.com |
| Where do you live: | Santa Rosa, CA |
| Comments: | I just purchased two 57 Ford Rancheros, one to restore and one for parts. I still need additional parts including a tail gate, front window posts, and seats. |
| Name: | Richard Candelaria |
| E-mail address: | Darkstarr4u@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | Riverside CA. |
| Comments: | When I got my 57 Rancho pick-up from my farther i was very suprised cause he had it hidden away and did'nt tell anyone well i hope to fix it for he gone great site thank you |
| Name: | George Yeagley |
| E-mail address: | yeagley9929@bellsouth.net |
| Where do you live: | Tennessee |
| Comments: | Great site.... The first car I drove on the road ( and the first date I had with a girl ) was in a 57 ford.. From your gallery I found out it was a 500 club Victoria... Thank you so much 1968 was a long time ago but all bet alot of people have the same story..... GEO |
| Name: | Jim Eizenhoefer |
| E-mail address: | j52hoefer@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | Brainerd Mn. |
| Comments: | Two months ago I finally found my dream car,a black 1957Fairlane 500 Skyliner.The car is in beautiful condition.It has a continental kit added to it.The steering seems to wonder between 45 and 60mph.when the top is down,but steers fine when up.It feels like the rear of the car is overloaded with top down.Does anyone have a cure for this problem,air shocks helped some,but not enough.I allso have a reconditioned 1957 Custom 300 4dr 272 3spd with O/D two-tone green for sale. |
| Name: | Jim Exum |
| E-mail address: | wildjim33@msn.com |
| Where do you live: | Bosque Farms, NM |
| Comments: | I have been looking for a 57 Ford for years. I finally found one that I could afford on e-bay. To my amazement, it was located in Albuquerque, just 20 minutes north of my home. It was not a cherry speciman, but close to it, and I bought it. |
| Name: | murray nelson |
| E-mail address: | ozkiwi58@aapt.net.con |
| Where do you live: | australia |
| Comments: | I think i have one of the only 57 two door customs in Australia. Plan to put a 429/460 C4 centrelines 15 x 6 front, 15 x 10 bact, black with red interior. I have owned Fords and Chevs since the 70's and the is the look I'm after. Being a Kiwi if has to be noise down, arse up.
Murray |
| Name: | John murray |
| E-mail address: | johnmurray@iinet.net.au |
| Where do you live: | Australia |
| Comments: | 1955 Ford Customline Owner |
| Name: | Al Hill |
| E-mail address: | pintobean@mindspring.com |
| Where do you live: | Bell Buckle Tn. 37020 |
| Comments: | I have a 1957 Ford Fairlane Convertible with 312 engine |
| Name: | Carol Keene |
| E-mail address: | carolkeene@cox.net |
| Where do you live: | Orange County California |
| Comments: | I learned how to drive in a beautiful red & black '57 Ford. What a fabulous thing it is for me to see this car again on your website. Thanks!
All my best to you, Carol |
| Name: | Dennis Hartley |
| E-mail address: | verdevalleydenni@hotmail.com |
| Where do you live: | Cottonwood, Arizona |
| Comments: |
I own a four door stationwagon, 1957. 312 v8, three speed and overdrive. It has a couple of long running cracks in the windshield, so I do not drive it very much. I would like to find an ORIGINAL windshield if possible. Also, I need a heater core. I have done some business with Concourse, I know who they are. By the way...Does any group have free E-Mail for Ford fans?? Thank you. Dennis Hartley |
| Name: | BENNY GRABLE SR |
| E-mail address: | GKUSTOM3@EARTHLINK.NET |
| Where do you live: | HOUSTON TX |
| Comments: | I HAVE A CUSTOM 300 TWO DOOR SEDAN WITH A 302 AND 4SPEED AN A DANA REAR END.WE PUT AC IN IT BEING IN TEXAS IT GETS HOT HOT.TBIRD SEATS FRONT AND BACK IN ROLL AN PLEAT SILVER PEARL.BODY HAS A 1957 DESOTA FRONT BUMPERS FRONT AN REAR THE TAILLIGHTS & HEADLIGHTS BEEN CHANGED DOOR HANDLES REMOVED HOOD & DOOR CORNERS ROUNDED.I AM STILL WORKING ON IT. |
| Name: | Connie Wood |
| E-mail address: | cwood@netpenny.net |
| Where do you live: | Wooster, OH |
| Comments: | I have a 1957 Sunliner. It's a beauty! Black with black/white interior. All original condition. It was my late husband's favorite car. It's really great to see your website and reading all about this CLASSIC. \. |
| Name: | Jim Schaefer |
| E-mail address: | jimschaefer@bellnet.ca |
| Where do you live: | southern Ont., Canada |
| Comments: | I have a '57 Sunliner, starmist blue, matching blue and white interior, dark blue top, continental, wide whites, duals and skirts. I drive that thing every chance I get. Everyone that sees it loves it!
Thanks for the excellent site. I just spent an hour here. |
| Name: | tony roman ( Q-VO!) |
| E-mail address: | Q-VOtony.@roadrunner.com |
| Where do you live: | moorpark, ca |
| Comments: | I've been in your site,but didn't have the chance to sign in.I enjoy reading about everyone's pride n joy... a 57 Ford! I have a 57 country sedan,that's been done to ride "mean n low"! It has a 71 torino 351 cleveland /5 speed T tranny out of a 84 mustang 72 linc rear axle cut to fit.I fitted skirts to it,electric windows, remote entry, tilt steering, elect seats. most of the bodywork has been done,hopefully it will get painted this year. thanks for letting me unload....Q-VO! I'm new at computer tech . so I'm enjoying reading everyone's stories, didn't know so many people had same facination with 57 FORDS! |
| Name: | roger desormeaux |
| E-mail address: | roger.desormeauxn@sympatico.ca |
| Where do you live: | ontario canada |
| Comments: | i have a 1957 mercury turnpike cruiser serial#365ak57-548451 model 36a trim lba paint e f plate tell's me it build in oakville ontario canada which i'm restoring having trouble finding out info н'm looking for such as original paint coulour my paint code is ef my manual tell me it's raven black and pastel peach raven black number is m25j-1724-se pastel peach number is m25j-718-se could you help me i would like to to see what it look's likethe colour pastel peach and could tellme if this is it's true colour thank you awaiting foryour reply |
| Name: | Curt Johnson |
| E-mail address: | ilgunmkr@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | Wyanet, Illinois |
| Comments: | We are just finishing up a 2 1/2 year restoration of our 1957 Ford Sunliner Convertible which we have owned for 31 years. It is Flame Red & Colonial White with matching interior, 312 with 3-speed manual transmission. Great car! |
| Name: | Eddy White |
| E-mail address: | ewhite@onewest.net |
| Where do you live: | Helena, Montana |
| Comments: | I love the site!
I am a new '57 Ford Custom 300 Tudor owner. I look forward to the restoration work. |
| Name: | dave |
| E-mail address: | davegolf1@shaw.ca |
| Where do you live: | winnipeg,canada |
| Comments: | my first car was a 57 ford rideau 500 4dr imitation h.t three tone black yellow and white. I am a short time away from retiring and would love to give myself a nice retiremnet gift. A ford like this would do the trick. I have owned lots of cars but my high school buds all remember this ford. Any advice as to where to find? |
| Name: | Gale Montgomery |
| E-mail address: | sunliner_56@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | Norton KS |
| Comments: | I have a 57 conv and a 57 ranchro and really appricate the information that is on this site thanks |
| Name: | MIKE HANEY |
| E-mail address: | MOPAR440MH@AOL.COM |
| Where do you live: | HOUSTON TEXAS |
| Comments: | I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THE WIDE WHITES FOR MY 1957 FORD FAILLANE 500 2 DR HT . YOU WILL FIND MY CAR PICTURED IN THE SECTION MODELS-63A -FAIRLANE 500 CLUB VICTORIA PAGE 9
THIS IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO FIND THE HARD TO FIND PARTS FOR YOUR 57 FORD .I KNOW I DID AND NOW I ENJOY DRIVING MY FORD MORE KNOWING THIS WEB SITE CAN KEEP MY FORD IN MINT CONDITION. THANKS AGAIN PS: ALWAYS REMEMBER THUNDER ROAD HE-HE |
| Name: | Dan "Ol Timer" Reed |
| E-mail address: | Fordhouse@juno.com |
| Where do you live: | Vestal,NewYork |
| Comments: | Howdy Ford Lovers,
Have had my Fords from A-bones through 427s@ 428s and like money and guns I can't ever have too many! My next project is to have a "for the rest of my life" 57 FORD Ranchero that I will build my way--- 427 block,428 or more stroker crank, tri-power carbs you know the fun stuff!!! Found your site while looking for 427 parts, what a great site-fellow Fordnatics. Will check in later to see whats happening. Ol Timer |
| Name: | Pat |
| E-mail address: | patbeharelle@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | Illinois |
| Comments: | Just bought a 57 Fairlane 500. Going to pick it up next week. Great site, I'm sure I will visit it often. Thanks! |
| Name: | Ken McIntire |
| E-mail address: | mcintirekenneth@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | Bradford Vt. USA |
| Comments: | Fantastic site!!!! I build model cars, & I'm currently in the middle of a "Thunder Road" 57 fairlane replica build.... Your site has been indespensable as a reference!!!! THANKS!!!!
Ken |
| Name: | Ian DeBoo |
| E-mail address: | ID-AUTO@xtra.co.nz |
| Where do you live: | Blenheim,New Zealand |
| Comments: | Hi I have a 57 Ranchwagon I have being useing it to tow my 23t altered drag car around NZ. The only problem I have is the tail gate catchs & strikers are stufed so it rattles. |
| Name: | Sergey Mashtalir |
| E-mail address: | sergey_mashtalir@ukr.net |
| Where do you live: | Ukraine, Kiev |
| Comments: | Здравствуйте дорогие коллеги! Очень рад был узнать о вашем сайте, просмотрел восстановленные авто, - впечатляет!
Дело в том что у нас в Украине(страна такая)тоже есть клуб любителей "Ретро-Авто ГАЗ-21". http://forum.gaz21.org.ua/index.php?act=idx |
| Name: | Bill Monroe |
| E-mail address: | moonbaby1945@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | Fern Pk, Fl |
| Comments: | My first car was a '57 Fairlane 500 2 dr. ht. I got it in 1964 and spent all may time and money on it. It wasn't hot but it looked really good. Painted it Pepsi blue over Corinthian white and totally detailed every inch. Had T-bird aluminum Valve covers, auto on the floor and '63 Galexie XL tail lite lenses. They fit perfectly. God, do I miss that car. Love the site will visit often. Keep up the good work! |
| Name: | harold woods sr. |
| E-mail address: | hldwoods@peoplepc.com |
| Where do you live: | russell kentucky 41169 |
| Comments: | i have a 57 t bird in the process of restoration,it will be a frame off. its a 312 250hp auto,with power st. red on red. i think i am about 50% done almost ready for paint i still need a few parts i am trying to use only genuine ford parts. this is a car that i have had a lot of dreams about. this car lived in the cincinnatti ohio area,the odometer reads 64247 miles always listening for sugestions and comments. |
| Name: | Art Esper |
| E-mail address: | aesper24628@peoplepc.com |
| Where do you live: | Wayne, MI |
| Comments: | I am working on a 1957 Fairlane 500, two door post.
Thank you for this web site. It has been very help full. |
| Name: | Loretto (Ford) Woods |
| E-mail address: | lwoods3@cogeco.ca |
| Where do you live: | St.. Catharines, Ontario, Canada |
| Comments: | I am a true 57 Ford. My name is Loretto Woods but my maiden name was Ford and I was born May 25, 1957! I will be 50 on Friday! Old Fords never die!!! |
| Name: | Bede Kean |
| E-mail address: | oldfalcon500@hotmail.com |
| Where do you live: | New Zealand |
| Comments: | I have owned my black and yellow 4dr hardtop 1957 Fairlane 500 for over 3 yrs and it is my daily driver.It has a 292 V8 and along with the auto which I had rebuilt last year , it is totally original down to the correct hubcaps and vacuum wipers.It turned 50 last weekend on May 13th and I hope to freshen up the interior soon.I am also after a powersteering setup from a retired 57 as the original purchaser didn't tick that option.The options it came with are tinted glass , twin exterior mirrors and padded dash. Keep on cruising !!! |
| Name: | Lisa |
| E-mail address: | gordonrules98@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | Indiana |
| Comments: | My dads first car was a 1957 Ford. I am trying to find a photo of one. His photos burned in a garage fire. I am going make a photo frame out of boards from a barn where it was when he bought it. The barn had to be torn down and I saved some boards. It so happens it is our neighbors. He had a black and white one. I know it won't be his car but a picture of it would be ok. Fords rule! |
| Name: | Benny Parente |
| E-mail address: | benny.julz@bigpond.com |
| Where do you live: | Shepparton, Australia |
| Comments: | I am the proud owner of a 1957 Ford Customline. I am led to believe it was the last fully imported model to Australia. It has a 292 Y block motor with cast iron automatic gear box,4 drum brakes,original radio,oil bath air cleaner and heater.I am just interested to see some pictures and get more info on this model as I have had no luck so far. It is a pure delight to travel around the counrty side in, we get plenty of admires of the car. |
| Name: | Rich |
| E-mail address: | fairlane_the_band@hotmail.com |
| Where do you live: | Netherlands |
| Comments: | Hi There,
I love tis website!!! It's all about cars that were made in a very fine year. For anyone who's interested in rocking music, please visit my website www.57fairlane.nl It's the website of my rock & roll band which is named after the most beautiful car that was ever build. Well, keep those cars rollin' and keep on rocking yourself!! Rich '57 Fairlane www.57fairlane.nl |
| Name: | James Mc Cowan |
| E-mail address: | caminotandb@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | San Jose, Ca |
| Comments: | I have 57 Ranchero .I bought it 6 months ago .I just finished stripping it down to shinny metal and now ready for paint . It has a new 428 c.i. from a 67 T-Bird and C6 trans,power dic brakes and power steering. The factory paint was black and white but is going to be red and white.
When i was in high school i had a 57 ,green 2 dr sedan .It had a 312 ,holly 4 barrel and 3 on the tree, black rims with baby moons and white wall tires.I have had fords ever sence i was 16 . I had 3 50's,53,55,56,57,67,69,70 and not including trucks. I have 5 right now,2 ranchero's(57,67) and 3 pickups(57,76,83). 1957 is still the best ford. I don't know how i found this site but i did and i'll keep checking back. |
| Name: | Paul Kalenak |
| E-mail address: | miniridge@access995.com |
| Where do you live: | WESTERN PA. |
| Comments: | JUST BOUGHT MY BOY HIS FIRST CAR 57 COUNTRY SEDAN(6 PASSENGER)1/10/07 FOR $600 IN FORT WORTH TX. NO RUST VERY CLEAN CAR. THE MOTOR IS STUCK (312) GOT A 4.6, AOD TRANS TO PUT IN TO GIVE IT NEW LIFE.HOPE TO HAVE IT FINISHED FOR THE TURKEY RUN IN DAYTONA FL. 2007 FORDS FOREVER!!!!
GREAT SITE !!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Name: | R ROBERTS |
| E-mail address: | RJRROBERTS@AOL.COM |
| Where do you live: | OHIO |
| Comments: | GREW UP WHEN 57 FORDS WERE AFEW YEARS OLD THATS ALL MY DAD RAN AT ONE TIME HE HAD 8 OF THEM AT ONE TIME RAN THE LAST ONE TILL LATE 70S IM GOING TO FIND ONE BEST CARS FROM THE 50S |
| Name: | douglas cunningham |
| E-mail address: | sandybeach58@netzero.net |
| Where do you live: | seagrove NC 27341 |
| Comments: | I just bought 57 custom 300 Iam going to pick it up on 3 26 07 I have been wanting a 57 over 30 years I decided to buy one be for the price got to high for me it has a 302engine in not original but thats ok it in fair shape I payed 2800 dollars for it I can't wait utill I get it home I am like a 53 year kid thank you have a good day |
| Name: | Jimmy Irl |
| E-mail address: | hjirl@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | Key Biscayne |
| Comments: | Parents first car was a 1957 Sunliner, white exterior, white top, black & white interior.
Obviously love the car. Someday I hope to have it again in the family. As a kid, I remember criss-crossed checkered racing flags stitched on the middle of the back seat - but I've never seen them in any photo or car show since. Can anyone tell me if they existed or is it a child's imagination gone wild? Thanks Jim |
| Name: | Peter Swanson |
| E-mail address: | pswanson1@mac.com |
| Where do you live: | Cambria, CA |
| Comments: | My dad had a '57 Ranchero, which he sold about 6 months before I got my driver's license. I coulda killed him. Until I acquire my own it's nice to view your pictures and info.
Also, I find '57 Fords to be among the all-time cleanest automotive body designs, and would love looking at them even without the family connection. |
| Name: | Norm Miller |
| E-mail address: | nlm4742@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | Carson City, NV |
| Comments: | I have enjoyed your site for several years and appreciate the great site and the work you put into it. What a surprise to see our car on your site. The car was at Hot August Nights in Reno and someone unknown to me took a photo and sent to you. It is a 64B but the photo is in the 64A group which is fine with me as after recently replacing a door glass and in the process removing the window frame, I can see that the 64B seems more like a hardtop made into a sedan than a true two door. The production cost to build the 64b had to be close to the cost of buiding the hardtop considering the additional materials needed despite the price difference. Does anyone out there know the story behind this? |
| Name: | Gerry Bailey |
| E-mail address: | Bluegoosei@netscape.com |
| Where do you live: | Nocona Texas |
| Comments: | Best looking automobile yet is a 57 Ford ragtop. |
| Name: | Tom Atkinson |
| E-mail address: | wegie@wcblue.com |
| Where do you live: | Missouri |
| Comments: | bought a "57" ford custom?... not sure of the model, a few months ago from an individual in southern missouri. has not been restored in any way but it is in pretty decent shape for its age. needs carb, p.s. pump and a few other things to get it up in shape. . finding your site to have lots of information I can really use. can't wait to get started on restoration. Thanks for the links too.
Tom |
| Name: | Richard Bernier |
| E-mail address: | rbeb1957@charter.net |
| Where do you live: | Apple Valley, CA |
| Comments: | Don't know what I am signing, but looking for the best 1956 Ford in the country (a convertible) I owned a 56 and 57 Ford converttible, a supercharged 57 Thunderbird, a 59 chevrolet convertible that I never should have sold , any of them that is. |
| Name: | Tip Tutaki |
| E-mail address: | heathntip@xtra.co.nz |
| Where do you live: | New Zealand |
| Comments: | I own a 57 Custom 300 Canadian assembled R/H drive for NZ because we drive on the left side of the road down here.
Because of the distance and availability of parts I replaced the 272 with a slightly modified to raise the compression to 10:1 Ford 400, T5 5sp g/box and 3:1 ratio diff, soon to be 2.75:1 as it's still too low geared for a motor with as much torque as the 400. Fortunately for us Ford New Zealand imported R/H drive models of American cars right into the 60's where as our neighbor Australia stayed with the 55 body style until 1958. Of all the classic Fords the 57 is my favorite model though I have owned a 1956 Customline and a number of other Fords. |
| Name: | Tom Gilbertson |
| E-mail address: | tgil552000@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | Cranford, New Jersey |
| Comments: | Its been about a year and a half since I posted to the site. I'm glad to see its going strong. I've loved '57 Fords since I remember them in the showroom in Bayonne, NJ when I was 6 years old. My neighbor, Ed Koch was a salesman at the dealership and always took me there. The color and upholstery book that he gave me at the end of the year is on this site. One memory that really stands out was being taken to Uncle Milty's amusement park in Bayonne in a brand new 57 Ford. My neighbor came home from work one night and offered to take me and told me I could have my choice of cars to go in. We went to the dealership's used car lot where in the back they stored a lot of new inventory. I picked out a black and white Fairlane 500 club sedan. I remember the plastic was on the seats and the wheel covers were in the trunk wrapped in brown paper. We put the wheel covers on and my mom and Ed and his wife drove to First Street. Some memories never leave you! I've only owned one 57 Ford that I bought in 1975 and sold in 1988. It was a gray and white Fairlane Club Sedan. The VIN was C7ET178363. Does anyone know where this one might be today?? |
| Name: | Anabel Conner |
| E-mail address: | anabelbella@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | Eau Claire, WI |
| Comments: | Hello Mr. Gambill. I can't claim to know a whole lot about 1957 Fords, but I DO know a lot about my Dad, who happens to be featured in the pictures on your website here! I just wanted to stop by, tell you thanks for posting the awesome pictures of my dad and his race cars! There are a lot of people who can appreciate a person's love for something, even though they might not know heads or tails about it themselves. Thanks again for putting my dad on the net! I enjoyed looking at your site. You can really tell that you certainly have a love and appreciation for the '57 Ford. you have a very nice website. Take care~ Ann |
| Name: | Dave O'Leary |
| E-mail address: | dtocomm@hotmail.com |
| Where do you live: | Chicago, Illinois |
| Comments: | The earliest family car that I can remember as a kid
was a black and yellow '57 Fairlane 4-door hardtop which we still have home movies of. After seeing those movies again recently and about 10 nice '57 Fairlanes in Iola, Wisconsin last summer I got the bug and just brought my '57 Fairlane 500 2dr club sedan home from Ohio last weekend after finding it on E-bay. It's white and red and I think the 312 listed on the VIN was replaced with a 292 as it's a two barrel and has "Thunderbird V8" valve covers, not "Thunderbird Special V8". I am looking forward to the car show season next summer and bringing it to Woodward in Detroit in August. |
| Name: | Mike & Vicki Pedler |
| E-mail address: | PROETBIKE@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | Billings, MT |
| Comments: | We got our '57 Ranchwagon from my mom 3 yrs ago. We're getting ready to start a frame off with help from a couple of friends at Coach Works here in Billings. They'll handled all the body and interior. I'm doing the running gear. The theme will be a '60s surfers hotrod. It was born with 6 & a three on the tree. We're puttin' in a warmed up 300" 6 (help from Clifford Perf.)and a T56 6 speed. The wagon's been in the family since new, grandpa won it in a raffle for a buck. I drove it in high school when I broke my '65 Mustang street racing around San Diego. The wagon and I are both 50 this year. Planning on running the HOTROD power tour in a 2009. |
| Name: | Elgin midkiff |
| E-mail address: | midkiffx3@netzero.com |
| Where do you live: | staffordsville Va. |
| Comments: | my brother had a 57ford when I was a kid. now I got one I just love looking at it. |
| Name: | Scott Gracie |
| E-mail address: | rgracie@netzero.net |
| Where do you live: | Longmont, Colorado |
| Comments: | I'll be fifty at the end of January and my Ranchero will be fifty in June. We're both showing some wear and tear but we're running well. We'll both be out when this Colorado snow moves on. I may drive my Ranchero to Las Vegas in April, to the Brickyard 400 in July and Hershey in October. I belong to the FoMoCo Owners Club in Denver, Colorado and I'm inviting any '57 Ford owners to our annual All Ford Picnic in June. I will post a firm date and location by February 28th, 2007. Tell a friend to plan to bring their vintage Ford, Mercury or Lincoln along too. And if you Colorado Ford owners are suffering from winter cabin fever, the FoMoCo Owners Club will be holding our annual Polar Bear Swap Meet, Saturday , January 27th , from 8:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m. at the Adams County Fairgrounds near Henderson, Colorado, rain, sleet, snow or shine. Spaces are both indoors and outside. If you have any questions email me or call: 303-628-5330, leave a mesage and your call will be returned. |
| Name: | Bill Craven |
| E-mail address: | billcraven@verizon.nrt |
| Where do you live: | Plymouth, Ma. |
| Comments: | I have always loved mid-fifties Fords. I'ved had a few '57s. The last one was a Fairlane 500 2dr. hardtop. I put in a 390 from a wrecked '65 police cruiser. That was back in '66! When my '55 Crown Vic is road worthy, I'll be looking for a '57 project. Love your site. It's informative as well as entertaining. |
| Name: | Paul K |
| E-mail address: | miniridge@access995.com |
| Where do you live: | Aliquippa Pa |
| Comments: | Just bought a 57 country sedan for my son. It's his first ford. Iam looking for some parts ? My fist car was a 65 galaxie with a 427 4 spd.That I still own. Plus a 65 conv. AWSOME SITE !!!! FORDS FOREVER!!! |
| Name: | Ron H |
| E-mail address: | abarber51@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | Omaha Ne. |
| Comments: | Bought my 57 Ford Conv. in 1975. Wasn't in to bad of shape.Had a cracked main cap 3 bent pushrods but thats all been taken care of. Runs like a top now. Is black with white conv. top black and white int. Has been re painted same org. colors. Drive it every summer till the snow flies. THen part it. Still working on it every year. Maybe it will get DONE sometime. If not I have 4 boys to fight over it when I'm gone. |
| Name: | Douglas Jennings |
| E-mail address: | dougjenn@dtccom.net |
| Where do you live: | Woodbury, TN |
| Comments: | I am a third generation Ford Dealer. I remember my grand parents on my mother's side owned a white 1957 Fairlane 500 Town Sedan. It had the black and gold interior. They bought it new, and drove it well up into the 1960s.
My dad always said the 1957 was the year that Ford made a "big car" with the luxury feel. It had the floor pans between the frame rails, which made it sit lower than previous models. I only wish we could return to days like 1957, when Ford was the king of the road, and imports were few and far between. |
| Name: | Greg Loveless |
| E-mail address: | gregnshell@sbcglobal.net |
| Where do you live: | Bakersfield, Ca. |
| Comments: | Im currently working on a'57 Fairlane police model. The car is mostly original with 74k miles. Its pretty rough from sitting out in the elements but its all there. I got it running recently, and with a little more work Ill have it on the road. It has the original 312 with the Fordomatic trans. My father-in-law bought it from a retired police chief who ordered it from Ford back in 1957. Now its mine! Old Fords forever!!! |
| Name: | Vickie Pontsler |
| E-mail address: | pontsler@cox.net |
| Where do you live: | Poway, Ca. |
| Comments: | I own a 1957 ford tudor business coupe. About 7-yrs ago I notice her in a parking lot she was slowly getting sanded down to the medal I thought I used to own one in high school just like that and I always wanted another one, so I started to ask around at the stores of who owns her finally I found the owner and I asked him would you like to sell her he said YES! My heart got this warm feeling in it and I bought her for alot of money, she was in junk yard condition needed everything but I saw what she could be. My neigbors thought I lost my mined when I brought her home. My husband and I restored her and she is a hot rod with white pearl paint, black tuck and roll interior with a 302 and a C-6 tranny and we made her like my high school car. Her name in Angel Baby. I hope this encourages everyone who is restoring there 57 fords.
Thanks for reading Angel Baby's story Vickie Pontsler |
| Name: | Bob McGuire |
| E-mail address: | Banakam@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | Buffalo, NY |
| Comments: | I bought my first car, a 57 Fairlane 500 tudor hardtop, when I was 19 for $90. After three drivetrains and a frame off, I still own it. Paint and upholstery were the only things that I had done, otherwise I narrowed the original frame, bolted in a 466/4-speed toploader coupled to a detroit locker with 4:11 gears. All the mods for the 4 wheel disc brakes and the rack and pinion were homemade, and you backyard mechanics, like me, know exactly what I mean by homemade. After reading several of the emails, I can appreciate all the time and money (and sweat) these people have put into their rides. My is off to you guys! |
| Name: | Bryan Abernathy |
| E-mail address: | batide@bellsouth.net |
| Where do you live: | Calhoun, GA |
| Comments: | My grandfather gave me a 1957 Ford Ranchero. Will begin work on it in the Spring. |
| Name: | steve kinley |
| E-mail address: | cherokeek@peoplepc.com |
| Where do you live: | penna. |
| Comments: | great site I have 57 ford I'm building myself |
| Name: | Bob Baker |
| E-mail address: | baker-michaels@cox.net |
| Where do you live: | San Diego, CA |
| Comments: | I have enjoyed this site for years now. My first car was a 57 Fairlane 500 2dr hdtp that I bought when I was 15 so I could have it ready when I got my drivers license. I made a big mistake in selling that car when I got a 55 T,Bird for a graduation present. A few years back decided I needed another 57. I now have a 57 Fairlane 500 2dr Hdtp, a 57 Sunliner, 57 Ranchero, 57 Fairlane 500 4dr sedan, 57 Country Squire and a 57 Thunderbird. The Country Squire was sold new at Drew Ford here in San Diego. I love my Fords. |
| Name: | Jose |
| E-mail address: | 1olmedo@sbcglobal.net |
| Where do you live: | half moon bay,Ca. |
| Comments: | I think this is a great site.I just acquired a 1957 ford country sedan and I'm looking for some help as to what front disc brake assembly will easily bolt and does anyone know if theres a power steering unit from another ford that would fit this car.keep upt he good work on this site. |
| Name: | Rich Brown |
| E-mail address: | djguy22@msn.com |
| Where do you live: | Lincoln Ne. |
| Comments: | I bought a 57 ford tudor ranch wagon in 1972 for 25 bucks. It had a 292 three on the tree and needed four tires and a clutch. I drove this through my high school years. I replaced the 292 with a rebuilt 312 which in my learning years I managed to blow in about 700 miles. I dropped in a 61 thunderbird 390 and that is the way it sits today. I have kept my "highschool" car all of these years, dragging it with me wherever I go. It has survived several moves, one divorce, and a few junk car ordinances. It sits in my pole barn patietly waiting to be restored. This website has given me the push I need to get started. I have two more parts cars that I have picked up over the years. one is a fifty eight tudor wagon that I will probably sell. any information on wagons will be appreciated. I believe my car may have been used by the mail service at one time. |
| Name: | Larry Olson |
| E-mail address: | lomo5202@msn.com |
| Where do you live: | Spokane WA |
| Comments: | I last signed in on July 7, 2005. Would you believe my 57 Sunliner still is not painted? My body man had to learn how to longboard. He had to start all over and properly prep and smooth, so it's taken a lot longer than I imagined. A couple pictures appeared in the July 19, 2005 issue of Super Rod.It will be ready for the Spokane auto/boat show in March. I have an excellent running 312 with trans and some other parts for sale. |
| Name: | harold l woods sr. |
| E-mail address: | hldwoods@peoplepc.com |
| Where do you live: | russell ky |
| Comments: | Hello, i owne a 1957 ford sunliner,it is red & black on red & black with black top,has town & country radio,pwr. stering.I really love this great car i tell my friends it treats me better than my own kids,UNTILL it runs out of gas my wife,and my self belong to a local antique auto club,we go on tours with members each one drives thier old cars for three days average of 500 miles round trip always have lots of fun,and turn lots of heads looking at all the old cars,and meeting new friends. |
| Name: | Roger |
| E-mail address: | lprp84@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | Lincoln,Ne. |
| Comments: | I am restoring a 1957 ford fairlane 500 convertable. Need a few parts to get it done. Need chrome for the right side quarter panel(the long piece)also need a right back window frame.I have a few parts to see so if you need anything for a 57 I might have it,we have about 3 parts cars. They are not convertables, two are hard tops and other one is a station wagon. My phone # is 402-525-3239. |
| Name: | Al Weldin |
| E-mail address: | alweldin1@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | Redding, Calif. |
| Comments: | I have restored an built old cars for over 40 years fulltime. I have desided to build myself a 57 ford hotrod . I have purchest a 57 2dr ht farilane to start with. was restored a few years back. If you have any good Idea`s please pass them along to me . thank you . my E mail address is alweldin1@aol.com P.S. I am also looking for the 500 exterer trim . mabey you could help there.Thank you, Al |
| Name: | mark macleod |
| E-mail address: | mmacleod59@hotmail.com |
| Where do you live: | toronto canada |
| Comments: | just returned from purchasinga 57 fordcountry sedan wagondrve it back from california- took 7 daysit has a moderndrivetrain 351m c6auto ps'disc brakesother than that it looks like hell. i am going to needall the glass which is cracked other than the front and back windsheildsneed all the weatherstrip, rechroming.it looks like someone took a bat to every fenderwhich is dented in. hopefully i can source out glass- idont know if its cheaper to have custum cut glassor purchas used glass on ebay-which they will tack on there labour to remove and expensive shipping cost. |
| Name: | Shawn Patrick |
| E-mail address: | jhol266232@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | Tacoma Wa. |
| Comments: | I have a '57 Club Victoria 2dr hdtp Did a frame off 460 C6 4wh. disc. brakes 3.56 power lock weld wheels '86 mustang dash '68 Tbird landau rear seat '97 Cad. 8 way front seats and an oops '76 hornet power brake unit + A lot of other mods I have 3 years into it and should be on the road this spring S.P.Holcomb |
| Name: | Luis Vargo |
| E-mail address: | luis.vargo@aracer.com |
| Where do you live: | Las Vegas, NV |
| Comments: | Finally, a decent site about an awesome car! |
| Name: | John Biluk |
| E-mail address: | jhbrlb@comcast.net |
| Where do you live: | Punta Gorda, FL |
| Comments: | I have a 57 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner that I purchased in March 1991.
Unfortunately, it got damaged in August 2004 during Hurricane Charley. My Data Plate is: D7FW357784 51A ZE BG 19 H 32 Thanks for the fine website that is seen around the world. |
| Name: | Don Steed |
| E-mail address: | dsteed@charleston.net |
| Where do you live: | Charleston, SC |
| Comments: | I bought a new 1955 Thunderbird(my second car) from a Ford Dealer in Arlington Texas in 1955. I kept it for 5 years and 125,000 flawless miles. I had a brain failure and sold it in Montgomery AL while there TDY in USAF!
It had a 289 CI engine,two four barrell carbs, camshaft update, manual transmission with overdrive, a hard top & soft top, and after market airconditioner. I have had several great cars since but this was the love of my life. I am trying to find it again. Help!!!! |
| Name: | manny |
| E-mail address: | ehr_anes@yahoo.com |
| Where do you live: | Philippines |
| Comments: | I have an old ford truck v8 gas engine hibernating in the junkyard.I took the engine out from the hood and do the rehabilitation and it took me almost a year looking for some parts which i bought from store that sold brand new parts and some parts from a surplus.After a hard days doing the restoration,it started....brom,brom,brom again,the power was restored.Thanks to Ford they have a good technology and quality. |
| Name: | mel |
| E-mail address: | frklftmec@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | long island ny |
| Comments: | I have a 57 two door sedan, doing custom work nosed decked and shaved handles, filled seamsand a 500cid cad engine I call it fordilac, will be white on red with red & white rolled interior |
| Name: | Paul Rose |
| E-mail address: | paul-rose@xtra.co.nz |
| Where do you live: | New Zealand |
| Comments: | I have a 57 Fairlane, model 64b.It has been restored,with the addition of Mag wheels. Has a continental kit.Motor is 312 which has been reconditioned,with the addition of mild cam,headers,balance job,electronic ignition,and 600 Holley. Car is a great street cruiser.
keep up thr good work here. |
| Name: | Jim Barnes |
| E-mail address: | wbybarnes@comcast.net |
| Where do you live: | Conyers, Ga. |
| Comments: | Great site. Rick Wurth gave it to me. I have a custom 300 Wimbleton white and blue with a 351 Windsor and C4. A/c p/s disc and rack & pinion. Much more and I love it ! Looking for NOS dog dish hubcaps. Thanks, Jim |
| Name: | Nigel wilkinson |
| E-mail address: | nigel.wikinson@blueyonder.co.uk |
| Where do you live: | England uk |
| Comments: | Hi i own a 58b 4 door sedan,got it about 2 years ago its got a 302 in it with a fmx box,
last year i restored it, it looks brand new , how can i send you some pics, Thanks look forward to hearing from you... |
| Name: | Neto Hernаndez |
| E-mail address: | bule_bule57@yahoo.com.mx |
| Where do you live: | Leтn Guanajuato mexico. |
| Comments: | Hello, I have fairlane club victory 57 63B bought in Guadalajara Mexico the 28 of January of 1957. was the car where my parents. my brothers have much remembers in the fairlane. I conserve with much affection. is in original color Brown and yellow. thanks for this page, has very interesting information for us the 57 fairlanes lovers. greetings from Leтn Mиxico !!!! |
| Name: | Lynn Alessi |
| E-mail address: | lynn.alessi@shawgrp.com |
| Where do you live: | Baton Rouge,La |
| Comments: | I'm looking for my old 57 Fairlane 500 4 dr. Built up in 1968, it had a Mercury 390 bored&stroked to 428 with a 406 factory 3 duece manifold,427 cam&solid lifters and 4 spd.The car was painted dark metallic green, a 1967 Ford color.If anyone has seen anything like this I would like to hear from you. |
| Name: | larry m froseth |
| E-mail address: | lfroseth@wwt.net |
| Where do you live: | menomonie, wi |
| Comments: | my first car a custom 300 red and white. in the summer of 1960 still in high school. i washed that car everyday. put on fender skirts and white wall tires and a glass pack. still to this day i can not forget it. my friend had a blue and white convertable 1957 ford with a 312v8 and floor shift. love 57's |
| Name: | Dan Barkhouser |
| E-mail address: | dbarkhouser@howellford.com |
| Where do you live: | Cumming, Ga |
| Comments: | Enjoy your site. I had a 57 Fairlane 500 that won a lot of street races in and around Staunton Virginia in the late fiftys. Little inset between the rear seats made a great storage area for the required "church key" to use in celebrating blowing 55 Chevys and a Studelac off the road. |
| Name: | Andrew Zizolfo |
| E-mail address: | azizolfo@optonline.net |
| Where do you live: | Long Island, New York |
| Comments: | Great site! Enjoyed looking through it! My family owned a '57 Country Sedan when I was in high school. Great car, but wouldn't dare take it to school! I used our '51 Ford instead. Wish I had the '57 back today!
Andy Zizolfo - NE VP Cadillac LaSalle Club |
| Name: | Thomas Ellis |
| E-mail address: | teve2743@earthlink.net |
| Where do you live: | Elida, Ohio |
| Comments: | I used the 1957 2 door sedan for half mile dirt track racing. I felt that 57's body and frame consruction was very solid. They changed the engine rules the last year I raced, so I went from 312 Ford to a 351-W, they would not allow the 351-C; some guys used the 352 FE.
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| Name: | Spoiler & Summer Magillacutty |
| E-mail address: | acedeluxeink@comcast.net |
| Where do you live: | Nor ~ Cal |
| Comments: | 57 custom 300 w/ a 312 thunderbird special ordered in 56 w/ single color and 500 interior w/ the 312 thunderbird.
Ordered Special For My Great Aunt Donna~SPOILER |
| Name: | Greg Fleener |
| E-mail address: | fomad@insightbb.com |
| Where do you live: | Kokomo In |
| Comments: | I own a 57 2dr wagon. Probably not what most would like as I made a hot rod out of it. Put big wheels with 4 bucket seats and big block 429. Reading the individuals comments on a all 57 Ford meet next year. I for one would vote yes |
| Name: | Suzy Rogers |
| E-mail address: | cheezypuff72@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | Covina, CA |
| Comments: | Love this site! We have a 1957 Ford Country Sedan Wagon 79C built in February 1957 at the Long Beach plant of Ford. It was sold at the Santa Barbara Ford Dealership and it is all original. This site gives us great ideas!! According to our research, it is one of the 49,000+ that was of that model year. It was our needle in a haystack. Keep up the site, with all your information that is valuable to the collectors. We love our '57 Ford - it brings back the simple things in life! |
| Name: | Cecil Waldron |
| E-mail address: | cardonnaw@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | Rifle, Colorado |
| Comments: | Just found your site and thought I would say hi and tell a little about a project I just finished. I bought a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner 4 years ago and just finished it up the first of May 2006. Did a complete frame off, engine and trans rebuild, completely new interior plus all the rest it takes to make an old car like new. Have been to 7 car shows and have taken 9 trophies and plaques so far with 2 more shows to go this fall. Have had lots of fun and lots of comments on the car. Thanks. like |
| Name: | Richard Amspacher |
| E-mail address: | ramspacher@earthlink.net |
| Where do you live: | Duncannon, Pa |
| Name: | Don Clark |
| E-mail address: | dclark@completepchelp.com |
| Where do you live: | Windsor Cal. |
| Comments: | My 57 Tudor aka Custom 300 2 door sedan 6 cylinder 3 on the column, is on the road again.Great to drive . I've had this 19 yrs and love it as a daily driver. New Dark (Midnight Blue)blue paint w/ lite blue top. New inside( originally no carpet) ,motor rebuilt for unleaded,Truck trany for syncro to first,and lots of fun.
Still need wiper motor,interior light assy,stainless door scuffs. any out there? thanks |
| Name: | Steve Schmidt |
| E-mail address: | steves57fords@optonline.net |
| Where do you live: | Wyckoff, NJ |
| Comments: | First off, without a doubt John, this is the best site that I've ever come across...and in reading many of your 'dreambook' entries, it is obvious that it had brought a tremdous amount of enjoyment to many 1957 Ford lovers...
My story is simple, like many, grew up in the 50's/60's and became interested in Fords at an early age. My parents always had them; 51 tudor, 55 Country Sedan (made many a trip to Maine in that car), 62 Ranch Wagon, 66 Colony Park and so on....but the 1957 Ford was always my favorite. One of the worst days of my life, was watching a demolition derby up in Maine and see a black 57 Sunliner come out....I dam near ran onto the track to stop him.... I currently own; 57 Thunderbird (since 1969), 2 57 Rancheros and 1 57 Country Squire which is for all practical purposes, all original - 32k original miles...even the radio speaker, battery cables, water pump etc, are all original.... Why don't we have a TOTAL 1957 Ford reunion next year and insist that everyone with a 57 comes out for it ! |
| Name: | Jim Renshaw |
| E-mail address: | husker@thegrid.net |
| Where do you live: | Los Banos, CA |
| Comments: | I have a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500, Green on White, great shape, all original. |
| Name: | michael coger |
| E-mail address: | michael.coger@dhs.gov |
| Where do you live: | Jacksonville,Fl. |
| Comments: | My wife and I bought a 1957 Fairlane 500 4 door hardtop.I have a 1953 Ranch Wagon and she decided she would like an old car of her own.
It is almost all original ,312,2-speed auto. I am in the process of adding A/C and disc brakes. It is her daily driver and it is too hot in Fl. not to have A/C. Future plans are for lowering blocks and skirts and wide whites to give it that mild custom look.It already has the continental kit on it. |
| Name: | Jonathan tn |
| Where do you live: | Sweden |
| Comments: | Nice cars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Name: | Bill Craven |
| E-mail address: | billcraven@verizon.net |
| Where do you live: | Plymouth, Ma. |
| Comments: | Just entered your site for the first time. I am impressed!! '56 and '57 Fords are my favorites. Have owned a few of both. Currently 'involved' with two '55 Crown Vics. Your links will prove to be a valuable source of info, services and parts. Thanks, Bill |
| Name: | Jed Hannan |
| E-mail address: | jerseyjed@aol.com |
| Where do you live: | Tehachapi CA |
| Comments: | Great website ! I have a 1957 Fairlane 500 2 door hardtop.
Needs total restoration, but its all there. Possibly going to make it into a "57 NASCAR" replica. |
| Name: | Mack Innis |
| E-mail address: | mosbymack@cox.net |
| Where do you live: | Pensacola, Fl. USA |
| Comments: | Enjoyed your website..it's excellent! The photos of the dealer ads and promo
items sure brought back memories. In '57 my Dad was the Ford dealer in Ark City, Kansas. (Hal Innis Ford) My Grandfather was the dealer in Topeka (Mosby-Mack Ford) and my uncle was the dealer in Lawrence, Ks. (Morgan-Mack Ford.) They also had Nordstrom-Mack Ford in Newton, Ks. I literally grew up in Ford garages! In '62 my first car was a very used "57 custon 4dr sedan fleet car. What a dream! 6 cyl, 3 on the column. We lived 3 blocks from the high school and I drove about 1200 miles a month "to and from school". Currently am 3rd owner (previous owner had it 38 years) of a nice '57 T-Bird. (Coral sand with white leather.) It has a Hal Innis Ford period match book on the dashboard. It didn't come from there though. I might be pro-Ford. Thanks for your site. Mack Innis |
| Name: | Paul Drinkall |
| E-mail address: | drinkall@danvilletelco.net |
| Where do you live: | Iowa |
| Comments: | Great site! Loved the photos of the blower cars! |
| Name: | Rick Clemens |
| E-mail address: | kclemens@csdz.com |
| Where do you live: | Lakeville MN |
| Comments: | Current cars 1957 FORD custom 2 door sedan with 351 4V Cobra Jet cleveland engine , also 1957 FORD 2door Ranch Wagon 429 Cobra Jet. Both engines 1970 vintage. 1 black 1 white in color.We drive them to hotrod shows all over the midwest.Both FORDS HAUL %!! YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. P.S. They set 3 inches off the pavement! ALL THE BEST ! < SLICK RICK > |
| Name: | Danny Altamura |
| E-mail address: | dannylou@bigpond.net.au |
| Where do you live: | AUSTRALIA |
| Comments: | Great site I seem to be the only Australian to sign this Dreambook! |
| Name: | Michael Carl Mott |
| E-mail address: | mrmcmo6175@peoplepc.com |
| Where do you live: | Mansfield, OH |
| Comments: | My parents were married in June 1957. My mother worked for an Electrolux vacuum cleaner salesman, just before she got married. That salesman gave her a 1957 Electrolux canister vacuum cleaner, as a wedding gift. The Ford Custom and Custom 300, were my favorite 1957 and '58 cars. Grandpa Letizia's last car before he passed away, was a 1960 Thunderbird sunroof hardtop, with a Ford 352 V8 in it. I'm presently 48 years old. I can't still see well enough to qualify for a driver's license, but I'll probably always be a car nut. I thank you for 1957ford.com |
| Name: | FLO BREMAUD |
| E-mail address: | jojoabj@shaw.ca |
| Where do you live: | winnipeg can. |
| Comments: | nice site, great for 57 ford lovers
i'm looking for cruiser skirts for my 57 fairlaine 500 club victoria coupe any info ? e-mail me thanx |
| Name: | Larry Boyer |
| E-mail address: | lboyer@teleclipse.net |
| Where do you live: | Pelahatchie, Ms 39145 |
| Comments: | I'm 59 and am currently doing a frame off on the 57 Bird I've owned since 1971. The 312 + .030 will have a Blue Thunder intake, headers, heads by John Mummert, 3.70 rear, and conversion to an AOD. The car is black with red interior and has the original non-porthole top. |
| Name: | DrTed |
| E-mail address: | ted.fadler@usa.net |
| Where do you live: | Phoenix,Arizona |