My speaker grill is chrome that is pitted etc, so I will painting it when I paint the dash. I've noticed some pictures show the grill being the same color as the dash. In my foggy memory I thought the grills were a grey color originally?
My blue dash has a white grill. I don't know if its ever been painted.
The best colr for redoing the dash and interior trim for '57 Custom sedans is a GM color called "Warm Gray Metallic" from a mid to late 80's Astro Van.
It is the correct colors, but looks just a little fresher than what Ford used.
You can flatten the clear coat some if you want it real flat. It looks great in glossy clear too.
A memeber here, just did his Custom Tudor interior trim with that color and was really pleased.
I can look up th eactual code if you need me to.
Quote from: 6cyl57 on 2013-02-08 12:23
My blue dash has a white grill. I don't know if its ever been painted.
My first 57 had the same blue dash as yours but I don't think the grill was white. It was either blue or grey.
Quote from: suede57ford on 2013-02-08 13:10
The best colr for redoing the dash and interior trim for '57 Custom sedans is a GM color called "Warm Gray Metallic" from a mid to late 80's Astro Van.
It is the correct colors, but looks just a little fresher than what Ford used.
You can flatten the clear coat some if you want it real flat. It looks great in glossy clear too.
A memeber here, just did his Custom Tudor interior trim with that color and was really pleased.
I can look up th eactual code if you need me to.
Thanks, my dash and trim is black, I'm just painting the speaker grill so it will be some rattle can color..
Hiball,
My dash was original paint,all the same color green, everything including the speaker grille. I too am going to repaint the interior trim parts, and dash. I'm going to go with the same color as I'm repainting the exterior of the car in a year or so.
Thanks,
Tim :unitedstates:
Quote from: 57 Ford Kustom on 2013-02-08 15:32
Hiball,
My dash was original paint,all the same color green, everything including the speaker grille. I too am going to repaint the interior trim parts, and dash. I'm going to go with the same color as I'm repainting the exterior of the car in a year or so.
Thanks,
Tim :unitedstates:
Thanks Tim, I guess they were the same color, that will make it easy..
All four of the 57s I have/had the grill was/is the same color as the dash.
Quote from: Ford Blue blood on 2013-02-08 16:48
All four of the 57s I have/had the grill was/is the same color as the dash.
OK, thanks, that's the way I will go.
My dash is all original green and the speaker color is the same. I bought the original color in acrylic lacquer and will be doing all the interior trim and dash this summer or fall.
Right now I will just do the dash so I can get it back on the road. The trim pieces will go on the endless list.
Hiball,
It is good to see that I am not the only row boat caught in the 57' vortex. Lol
Tim :unitedstates:
Quote from: 57 Ford Kustom on 2013-02-09 06:15
Hiball,
It is good to see that I am not the only row boat caught in the 57' vortex. Lol
Tim :unitedstates:
I'm just trying to slow the vortex down enough to keep it from sinking :003:. Now that the front and rear suspension is done I still haven't driven further then I can walk back home, like two blocks :005:. If all goes well I may get new tires next week. In the mean time I'll work on the dash and electrical. I didn't have a 57 on my bucket list originally, so I may have shot myself in the foot again..
Hiball,
I know what you mean about the bucket list. I have always loved Dad's cars, and always thought it would be nice to have one someday. But, when Dad passed away, Mom needed money to pay for the funeral, and the next thing you know, someday came, and I now own a 57' Ford! Don't get me wrong, I love this car, and wouldn't get rid of it for anything, but it does suck up the time and money! I keep looking toward the finish line, and thinking how fun it will be this summer, with my grand kid's!
Hang in there,
Tim :unitedstates:
Sorry about your Dad Tim and that you couldn't keep his cars. I worked out a deal with the wife and my son, who loves 57's too. When I'm gone he is going to buy it from mom and thats how I justified buying and fixing it. But I still have limited funds and have to do everything myself. My grand kids love it too..
Hiball,
That is exactly what I did. I purchased my Dad's 57' from Mom to pay the funeral bill. I couldn't see His pride & joy going down the road with some stranger. Besides way to many memories of Dad in that car to say goodbye to. But, I must say some of the things that he had done were so confusing,(electrical)that I just ripped it out and started over! Lol
Thanks,
Tim :unitedstates:
That's so cool that you were able to keep the 57. My son said he is keeping all of mine and already has my 66 F250. I know he will keep the panel truck and the 57 for sure, the Mustang I don't care about.
Hiball,
My Boys are already bickering over who gets it next, I have to remind them that I'm still here :003:! I told them whoever puts the most time into it, with me, has first right of refusal. I figured by the time they figured that out I'll be dead!Lol
Tim :unitedstates:
I know what thats like. My oldest son always helped and enjoyed working on the cars, the younger one was more interested in partying so it was settled a long time ago who would get the cars LOL.
The car is mentioned in my living trust. Discussing estate planning much less, the final arrangements sends my son running. He just will not discuss it. As far as the car, my son and grandson have little interest. But there is light! I have a granddaughter that is very interested.
When you get to this point in your life some of these things are hard to deal with for some people. I have no problem discussing my own but I still run when my parents bring it up :005:, they are 91.
I'm successor trustee to my parents living trust. My dad toys with the idea of having an auction, sell everything, and down size or maybe assisted living. I have my fingers crossed. My parents have been in the antique/flea market thing for 30 years. Dad has three pole buildings full on furnature and other collectables not to mention the woodworking shop where he repaired and refinished furnature. The basement is full of collectables, glass, and lamps.
Then, I look at what my son has to look forward to!
You are keeping your fingers crossed that he gets rid of the stuff or that you get it? I've been cleaning out stuff since last June so no one else has too. And stupid me threw away two 57 antennas that had been hanging on the garage wall for 35 years and then I buy the Ranchero that need an antenna :005:
I have an 87 t-bird that I don't drive in the winter, its been repainted bright red, nicest one around here, so when my daughter was about 11 she says "Dad, when you die can I have your t-bird?" I was hoping to out live it :005:
All three of my girls have staked claims for my stuff...... :003:
In Vermont a untitled car, meaning any car older than fifteen years. Automatically defaults to the Spouse, unless other wise stated in a will. Maybe I will just leave the decision of where it goes to her, She hates it when I make her make a decision :003:! Lol
Tim :unitedstates:
Quote from: Ford Blue blood on 2013-02-10 14:06
All three of my girls have staked claims for my stuff...... :003:
Bill...speaking of your stuff...what year is your t-bird? Do you have 2? On the Ford barn site, your list of vehicles shows a 65 T-bird??
Yes, two of them. The 1965 is an Emberglow Special Landau, it is the wife's "old car". She really loves the wrap around back seat, not sure how she is going to sit there and drive at the same time..... :002:....her dailey driver is an 05 50th Anniversary Edition Cashmere Retro Bird.
I have all the body work finished, two blockings done, just waiting on the warmer weather to finish the painting, then final assembly.
Ok..now I'm confussed. Did I not see a 63ish Bird on an avatar?
Quote from: 57 Ford Kustom on 2013-02-10 14:21
In Vermont a untitled car, meaning any car older than fifteen years. Automatically defaults to the Spouse, unless other wise stated in a will. Maybe I will just leave the decision of where it goes to her, She hates it when I make her make a decision :003:! Lol
Tim :unitedstates: Tim, she looks pretty good with it, I say Vermont is right
Frankenstein,
Vermont is right with what? The fact that you do not need a title for a car older than 15 yrs. Or right that any vehicle automatically defaults to the spouse upon death.
Tim :unitedstates:
I think he meant your car look right with your wife!!
Quote from: RICH MUISE on 2013-02-10 15:36
Ok..now I'm confussed. Did I not see a 63ish Bird on an avatar?
Rich that was a 62 I built and sold. Fellow came along and offered me more then I could turn down for the car. In hind sight it was one of those I should have kept. It was an original Birmingham car, 82K, owned by a little ol lady (honestly) that must have rubbed up against every fixed object in Birmingham. The only panel on the car that didn't have multiple layers of paint was the hood! Six on the drivers side, four on the passengerside, three on the trunk and two on the roof. A lot off topic but here are a couple of shots of the car.
I'm glad this post went off topic :003: It has generated some interesting conversation.
Nice looking Bird Bill..
Purdy car!! Is it still in your area?
Dentist in Pensacola, FL. Haven't seen it in a couple of years, guess he don't do ror runs....