The Texas 300

[gasman826]

Paint dividers are such a rare piece!  Be a shame not to use them but you have the eye for cool.  Just make it yours!  I sure you can always get rid of those dividers.

[Jeff Norwell]

I did not realize this was rmk57's car... his paint scheme I love... I will go Raven Black and Colonial white.......Beautiful car Randy!

[djfordmanjack]

Jeff, IMHO I would not use the 'cheap' trim. I have no problem in welding up about 140 holes, but she was born as a 300 first time around and it's the most beautiful trim EVER on this planet. I had a 57SD with the 'cheap' custom trim and I did like it a lot. but 300 is something different. It's blue collar deluxe at its best. getting the most out of your money in 57. big looks on a small purse, love the Custom size and bigger looks. Maybe it's just me. Gary's b/w pic tells it all. now get that brightened up with that totally incredible 3sided pyramid style gold anodized metal. It shouldn't be removed. Just saying.

[rmk57]

I did not realize this was rmk57's car... his paint scheme I love... I will go Raven Black and Colonial white.......Beautiful car Randy!

Thanks! I decided to leave the paint off the roof, not sure if you could order them that way?

It does have paint dividers on it now to.

[Jeff Norwell]

Yes Randy.. you could get them ordered that way from your dealer or factory. Another Member fro BC .laudy57 had a black n white one for sale years back.......I think Lynnes is done like that as well

[Jeff Norwell]

Jeff, IMHO I would not use the 'cheap' trim. I have no problem in welding up about 140 holes, but she was born as a 300 first time around and it's the most beautiful trim EVER on this planet. I had a 57SD with the 'cheap' custom trim and I did like it a lot. but 300 is something different. It's blue collar deluxe at its best. getting the most out of your money in 57. big looks on a small purse, love the Custom size and bigger looks. Maybe it's just me. Gary's b/w pic tells it all. now get that brightened up with that totally incredible 3sided pyramid style gold anodized metal. It shouldn't be removed. Just saying.

I agree G,.. but I already have a custom 300......and ....well...I dunno yet! hahahaha

[djfordmanjack]

That's obvious with all your 300s hahaha, so why don't you just get another REAL Custom E70D 
It seems we always need one more car for the perfect collection....

[Jeff Norwell]

Well. back to the Texas 57..... Fitted my new hood temporary.... After fitting the hood hinges..... very very close on fitment.... but for now.

[Jeff Norwell]

Close on Gaps.

[Jeff Norwell]

New gravel pan was fitted.. a little tweaking but all aligned well.My old one was torn on the right side..... not unrepairable...but this was easier.

[Limey57]

Some nice even panel gaps there!  That's one thing that drove me crazy with my Ranchero, I'm not totally happy with it now, but it got to the stage where correcting one thing put two more things outta line!

[Jeff Norwell]

Thanks Gary....I just don't want to strip the front end and in the end have a mess trying to fit all.

[Jeff Norwell]

I am going use these fronts ..already stripped the trim off and began filling holes.

[Jeff Norwell]

I know Jay doesn't believe in luck.. but I have a very nice 58 column and steering box... It did not come with one..but i began digging thru all the parts.....Luckily .... I found a 58 Pitman arm.
I will pull the junk steering wheell and clean,paint install this weekend.

[hiball3985]

Jeff, I almost 99% sure that isn't a 58 box from what I can tell from the pictures. But the sector shaft and pitman arm do, so I'm confused. Does the steering shaft have a hole down the middle or is it solid?