Thanks for adding this James...I'll be the first to jump in with a few, and I'll keep adding to it as they arise...these should all have '57 ford specific parts or services. Please remember these are member supplied website links and not necessarily endorsed by '57 Fordsforever or any of its members. Rich
PARTS
www.1957ford.com good source for specs and pics, also 70D fixed rear
window conversion brackets, dimmer switch covers, spash shields
Antique Auto Supply Nos, new and used parts.no website. 1225 Colo. Ln.,Arlington, Tx. (817)275-2381 large inventory all makes. video link:
http://www.tvraaca.org/antiqueautoi.htm
www.autocityclassic.com glass for our '57's, brake kits, radiators,more. Minnesota
www.automotiveinteriors.com headliners, carpet,upholstery, much more.classic or modern vehicles. Mass.
www.bobdrake.com mostly for older cars, now carry '57 gas tanks incl. FI ready and wagons
www.bobsclassicautoglass.com glass (this is the guy you see on ebay) has the back window Oregon
www.boeseengineering.com aluminum gauge panels for our '57 Fords. w/ or w/o gauges. may not fit correctly..see http://57fordsforever.com/smf/index.php?topic=7516.msg64041#new
www.blackcar-llc.com sheet metal and more. in ohio. contact is e-mail only
www.burtonantiqueautoparts.com nos, repro parts. new gold side inserts. Ohio
www.butchscoolstuff.com engine,tranny adapters,disc brakes, more
www.calcarcover.com quality covers custom made for specific models
www.cgfordparts.com major distributor
www.c2cfabrication.com body and floor pan rplacement panels
www.classicautoparts.com major distributor, and a manufacturer of many parts. Ok. City
www.classicent.com/ford.php 57-59 floor pans incl.rears for retracs and conv.'s; spare tire wells
www.classictube.com oem style and custom tubing. brake,fuel,vacumn,more
www.concoursparts.com major distributor with large selection
www.coolcraft.com radiators
www.critesperformanceparts.com fiberglass body parts,motor
CSRP: http://discbrakeswap.com/ granada disc brake components
www.customgrills.com '57 tube grilles..3/8 or 1/2
www.dakotadigital.com new digital dash panel for 57 Fords!
www.dearbornclassics.com distributor, mostly newer than '57
www.dennis-carpenter.com rubber and hard parts, many manuf. from original tooling
www.discbrakeswap.com NEW Granada spindles and disc brake kits
www.dropnstop.com disc brake/dropped or stk. height spindle kits
www.eatonsprings.com everything in coil or leaf springs and components. Detroit
www.emsautomotive.com sheet metal repair panels, link to video of most of their parts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI0-twlwQDI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2igixTd_8I
www.fatmanfab.com suspension, brake parts and a lot more, dropped spindles
www.fordrestorationandparts.com used and nos parts, more. w/pics. Denver area
www.ford-y-block.com. John Mummert's y block engines and parts
www.frpartsstore.com online and mail order parts distributor
www.hilltopclassics.net parts locator, nos, used and new. Calif. '57 enthusiast
www.inlinetube.com oem or custom, steel or s.s. brake, fuel, vacumn lines
www.jamcosuspension.com disc brake kits, motor mount kits, suspension,etc.
www.jerrysclassiccars.com parts distributor,restoration shop for '57-59 fords
www.kanter.com suspension components and kits
www.larrystbird.com major distributor with many 57-58 parts
www.lebaronbonney.com upholstery
www.macsautoparts.com parts distributor. tons of stuff, some manufacturing N.Y.
www.mcveighstrucksprings.com leaf springs and suspension parts https://www.ebay.com/str/mcveighstrucksprings?_trkparms=folent%3Amcveighstrucksprings%7Cfolenttp%3A1&_trksid=p3542580.m47492.l74602
www.melvinsclassicfordparts.com Georgia distributor, '57 printed catalog (online coming), nos parts
www.mpbrakes.com anything brakes..conversion kits,boosters, etc.
www.nospartsltd.com source for nos Ford parts (member Randyh recommends ordering by phone to reduce shipping charges)
www.pre60s.com Shay Smith has 4 trailer loads NOS parts. Chatsworth, Ontario, Canada 519-766-5986
www.rareparts.com USA made suspension parts (cntl arms, bl jnts, ect)Amazon vendor
www.redvenomrepros.com reproduction dash delete plates
www.restorationspecialties.com all the small goodies..nuts,bolts..clips..and more
www.rexhp.com Y-block performance and dress up kits
RLCPARTMAN@AOL.COM reproduction grille deflector panels
www.smsautofabrics.com upholstery materials, door panels, more
www.steelerubber.com seals, gaskets, rubber parts and components
www.stfabrications.herobo.com rack and pinion kits for our '57's made by our own yellowagon
www.suncoastracecars.com fiberglass fenders, bodies,etc. '57 in "click catalog,doorslammers" pg 40
www.thunderbirdsouthwest.com front and rear sway bars
EBAY STORES carrying '57 specific parts:
http://stores.ebay.ca/vintagefordpartsrus?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
www.a-resto-parts.com front suspension rebuild kits.
SERVICES:
www.bobsspeedometer.com speedometer, cable repair/restoration services. Michigan, member recommended
www.gastankrenu.com gas tank repair. reference member post: www.57fordsforever.com/smf/index.php?topic=5051.msg38433#new
This is a great idea and I'd like to congratulate those responsible. My son is street rodding a 59 Edsel wagon and modifying it with a 69 Merc 429, C-6, 2:75 Traction lock and disc brakes. I told him how this site is laid out by section, (steering, brakes, elec, engine swaps etc) which makes it easier to research whatever you're working on. I was interested in the heavier front sway bar and I've been to Addco, PST and Quickor and I see several people on here refering to Concours. I've tried Concours.com but it comes up as a generic auto supply link. The same with Southwest T-bird, no pics of the bar. I'd like to see how it installs before ordering. Thanks
The link for Concours is www.concoursparts.com. They have free catalogs you can order too, I get one every few months or so.
bossguy...check out the "gallery" section...go to "under construction"...I've got a pic of my front end with the concourse/swt-bird hd sway bar. My pics start about the second row.labeled rich muise or 'rich's 57. If you look close you'll see the small oem sway bar on the floor beneath the new one. The front support plates mount to the frame using the same bolts as the bumper brackets and uses unused holes already in your lower control arm for the end stud/bushing assy's.When I do my front sheetmetal assy, I'll have to sandwich the bumper brackets in between the frame and the sway bar plates.There is no drilling or cutting required to install the new bar. James was right..you didn't have the Concourse website quite right. last time I checked swtbirds didn't have a real good website, and they had just fired whoever it was that did the one they've got..don't know if they got it straightened out...I'll check on it when I have time. If you hapen to live in Texas..order it from concourse and save the sales tax. If you live in Nevada go the other way. Rich
Thanks Guys, I finally got it. I live in NY and my son is near Daytona Beach. I'm going down there next month to attend Turkey Run at the Speedway with him. I started going thru the Gallery this morning and got sidetracked with Wildhogs 57 Ranchero, what a beautiful car!
Rich ,dont know if I should ask on this post or go to the steering & suspension post, but did you also use their rear swaybar kit that they offer? If you did, does it bolt up as nice as the front one? Do you know if both of the venders the same price,I am getting ready to order both the front and the back just wondering which vender would be the cheapest for me to use in NC. Thanks,Tarheel57 :unitedstates:
BOSSGUY, THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS ON MY RANCHERO, I AM GETTING BACK TO WORK ON IT SINCE THE DESIGION TO MAKE AN ENGINE AND TRANS. CHANGE. TARHEEL, I HAVE A FRIEND THAT USED THE SWAY BARS FROM TEXAS ON THIS 57 T-BIRD. AND HE WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE SET UP. TOM
when I checked, prices were the same from both sources. I plan on getting the rear sway bar from them also when I work my way down the priority list. I'd call them both and ask if they have a discount if both are purchased at the same time. I believe Jim Nolan has their rear sway bar on his.
Bros:
I also purchased a set form Texas T-Bird and am very happy with them.
Excellent quality, fit and finish.
BuBBa
Receved my front & rear swaybars from Texas T-Birds on friday.Havent put them on yet,but they both look to be well made,very pleased with the quality.Hope to get my frame painted this coming week so i can get them installed. Tarheel57
be sure to post some pics of the rear sway bar installation...Rich
I get all of my glass from www.autocityclassic.com (http://www.autocityclassic.com).
They have the best prices I have found and the stuff gets there fast.
James...thanks for reminding me. I had bought mine there also. I'll add them right now before I forget again Rich
I almost forgot a really good one! Classic Enterprises up there in Wisconsin makes ONLY convertible and retractable floor pans. They are not as easy to install as EMS but they are absolutely correct in every detail. They must also have a better press because the lines are sharper.
They are the only place that I know of that makes the correct rear floors for convertibles. They also make a retractable
spare tire well.
http://classicent.com/ford.php (http://classicent.com/ford.php)
they qualify as well, thanks. They've been added Rich
Quote from: RICH MUISE on 2011-02-02 20:02
James...thanks for reminding me. I had bought mine there also. I'll add them right now before I forget again Rich
I misspoke...I didn't get mine there. I can't find my glass receipt and have been trying to get internet info on where I bought mine, I'm guessing they don't have a website. I believe it had the word "vintage" in the name somewhere and was out of one of the southeast states, maybe Georgia. Anybody know their name or have info on them so I can add them to our links? I see them frequently at all the big swap meets. Rich
Rich & Everone:
Yesterday I called and placed an order for replacing my rear window glass at Bob's Classic Auto Glass, in Oregon. Very good people to deal with. Justin took my order, then asked me where in Calif. I lived. When I told him, he asked me if I wanted to save about $100 in shipping costs by picking the glass up in Ontario (about 35 miles from my home). When I said, "of course",He then checked with their Ontario warehouse to make sure they had it in stock. The warehouse had a stock of about 30 clear glass rear windows to fit the 57 Custom series Fords and some of the green and gray tint, too. The good news is I'm picking up the new glass in about 2 hours. No muss, no fuss, and the price was reasonable. It is good to know of a good glass business that seems to have customer service in mind.
Bob
57 AGIN
Good to hear they were good to deal with. As I mentioned on their link they are the ones you see on ebay alot. Rich
check out www.blackcar-llc.com they have specific 57 ford panels for the common rust areas, dogs leg, headlite panels, rear pan, i have used them both the service & parts were great.
Meteorman...looks like a vendor I can add to the list. Do you know where they are located? I'm guessing they are a Canadian outfit.
Hello
here are 2 that I have recently found..
http://melvinsclassicfordparts.com/newparts.php
Melvins actually has the flipper springs that I have been unable to locate elsewhere.. I found their prices are in many cases are lower than the main Ford suppliers we turn to 1st, I purchased several items including springs, very nice and pleasant to work with
another is http://hilltopclassics.net/locateparts.htm in CA,
says he has been selling parts for 40 yrs.. said he could supply windlace clips, no one else has them and he will repair clocks and radios.. for less than I found elsewhere, if I knew of him 1st I would have sent my clock and radio to him and saved $100..
good luck in you shopping!
Peter
Peter..thanks for the references. I checked both out, and were able to add them to our list. Melvins is sending me a catalog covering our '57's, and hopefully sometime down the road they will have it available on line.
I talked quite a bit with Jerry at Hilltop classics..he's a '57 enthusiast, hasn't been @ this site yet but hopefully will join. he has used '57 parts, some n.o.s., and new and has a parts locating service.He operates a full restoration shop as well. He is working on a more comprehensive website, and gave me an e-mail address which will get diectly to his computer, which he says checks many times a day. It is jerry@hilltopclassics.net Thanks Rich
After talking with Jerry at Hilltop classics it got me to thinking we all need to mention '57 fordsforever.com when we are talking to, or ordering parts from our suppliers to get the site more attention. Jerry and his family are into '57 fords amoung other cars for years, but had never heard of our website or the '57ford.com website. They would be great people to pass on the word to their customers. Rich
Hi, Two more places for you to checkout. coolcraft.com has replacement and aluminum radiators for 57s and others. They are one the west coast I think. c2cfabrication.com has patch panels and floorboards for 57s and others. They are in Mich. Brad
Thanks Brad..I was able to add them both.
I'm still checking on Blackcar..I'll be able to add them but just suspect they are in Canada and wanted to forewarn the guys there may be customs charges and additional shipping if that's the case (or no customs charges for our Canadian members). Sent them an email so hope to get some info soon. Rich
Anyone got a link to Mummert's?
http://www.ford-y-block.com/index.html
Thanks Jim..needed to add it to our links list
Rich
Quote from: ptwood on 2011-02-19 07:35
Hello
here are 2 that I have recently found..
http://melvinsclassicfordparts.com/newparts.php
Melvins actually has the flipper springs that I have been unable to locate elsewhere.. I found their prices are in many cases are lower than the main Ford suppliers we turn to 1st, I purchased several items including springs, very nice and pleasant to work with
Melvin's we address was not working, here is a working one http://melvinsclassicfordparts.com
Not sure what the problem was...I clicked on our link and it went right to it, but thanks!
Now, If I could just get someone to tell me what the new ST Fabrications website is, if any....????
Rich, Just watched the video, antique auto supply, in Arlington. Thanks for sharing that information, Its on my to do list when I come to Pate.
Larry
I just heard Antique Auto Supply is no longer.