I took my custom out onto the street today for the first time since I had bought it over 14 years ago. As I stated earlier this one was always referred to as my "late model car" because I was too busy restoring my 34 Fords, so it was always on the back burner. I did work on it off and on though. It didn't just sit completely dormant.
I drove it to the first divided highway in America, parked it in the middle of the road, got out and took some pictures. Everything went well with no major problems. I did punch it twice while it was rolling in second gear and when the second carburetor cut in, it broke the tires loose both times. That was impressive enough for me.
All of the major body work is done. Now if I can only finish the block sanding so I can squirt it.
Block sanding is seriously not my most favorite hobby. It just never seems to get done.
That's an awesome feeling, kind of makes it all worthwhile, Mark
where is that highway?
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Mark
It sure is a good feeling. That's the longest time it ever took me to get one up and driving. Now I have it recorded. (06/20/13) I still have to install the steering wheel that I got from you. It's all restored and stored away. Think I'll do it within the next few days.
Zap
Savery's Avenue is in Carver, Mass. It is about 12 miles away from Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II ship. Some people refer to Plymouth as "America's Hometown". Maybe this close up of the sign is easier to read. They have to keep replacing the signs because people keep stealing them.
Ecode, congrats! How does it feel to finally scratch that itch? Your car is really looking good. Thanks, Tim
Quote from: Ecode70D on 2013-06-21 04:02... They have to keep replacing the signs because people keep stealing them.
How many do you have now? You should give
some of them back. I mean, really, how many of those signs does one guy need anyway?!
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Congrats on getting the car going. (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/TomIII/smilies/THUMB.gif)
It will probably give you new enthusiasm & more incentive to keep at it & finish it up.
Nothing sweeter then the first trip around the block...except the first cry of a newborn baby!
That first trip has to be the greatest feeling, congratulations. What trans are you using? That was always the weak link in my Chevy Killer.
what a great feeling that is . 1st ride down the road.
Your car looks good, is it going to be white?
Sooo... how does your new(er) car feel compared to the old
ones. :002: .
whats with the 2nd carb ? I don't get it, all I have
is a over grown lawn mower carb on mine
[quote author=Tom S
How many do you have now? You should give some of them back. I mean, really, how many of those signs does one guy need anyway?!
It will probably give you new enthusiasm & more incentive to keep at it & finish it up.
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Tom
They used to have the signs embedded in a block of granite and the people still dug them out. The ones on top of the pole seem to last longer. I guess that they never saw the movie Cool Hand Luke where Paul Newman went around with a huge pipe cutter cutting down parking meters. Yes I do want to finish it this summer.
Jim
I didn't want to cut a hole in my nice floor for a four speed shifter so I installed a mid 60s three speed full synchromesh top loader and kept the three on the tree. Now I can bring it back into first gear without coming to a full stop. In my opinion those transmissions are bullet proof so I got rid of the weak link.
6cyl57
I intend to paint it the white that is on the data plate. That's why it is mostly jammed that color. The second carb. is because it has a factory dual quad intake with progressive linkage on the engine.
Randy Conner did a cool thing with one of his 57s. He has a 4 speed, column shift and the overdrive cable hooked to the reverse selector. Pull the overdrive handle and it goes into reverse....
That is Awesome Ecode70D......Congrats!!!!!
Quote from: Ecode70D on 2013-06-21 22:07
Jim
I didn't want to cut a hole in my nice floor for a four speed shifter so I installed a mid 60s three speed full synchromesh top loader and kept the three on the tree. Now I can bring it back into first gear without coming to a full stop. In my opinion those transmissions are bullet proof so I got rid of the weak link.
Good idea and exactly what I was thinking. I have a 4spd top loader but I'm enjoying the 3 on the tree and don't want the floor shifter. And a 3spd all syncro I saved from my 66 mustang when I put a 4spd top loader in it if I ever need it. But the standard 3 spd shouldn't be a problem since I don't drive like I did in my younger days :003:. I can't remember how many of the stock trans I blew back then, but they were cheap and the junk yards had piles of them. I finally got a BW T85? 3psd overdrive from behind a 390, that thing was bullet proof and the overdrive was the icing on the cake. I'd would give anything to have one of those again..
Quote from: Ecode70D on 2013-06-21 21:51They used to have the signs embedded in a block of granite and the people still dug them out.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/TomIII/smilies/tap.gif) You didn't answer the question.
Quote from: Tom SHow many do you have now?
Wadda ya do, give them to your friends for gifts?
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Quote from: Ecode70D on 2013-06-21 22:07I intend to paint it the white that is on the data plate.
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White
shudder sucks! Show some class, man! I don't care what the data plate says, that car
deserves to be
BLACK!
Fantastic!!! That first ride must have put a huge smile on your face. well done!
Jay...LOL...pay no attention to that guy from the land of snow...they don't like white cars cause no one can see 'em coming. Actually, normally I'd agree with Tom on the white, but your car being an E CODE BUSINESS COUPE..one of the few '57's imho that needs to be kept as oem as posible. As I've said before..that car fell into the right hands.
Quote from: Tom S
"How many do you have now? "
I don't have any of them.
"Wadda ya do, give them to your friends for gifts?"
That would be a good idea if I had some.
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"White shudder sucks! Show some class, man! I don't care what the data plate says, that car deserves to be BLACK!"
Tom you are right,black would be best but... On this car I'm not going to make any changes that can't be put back to as original in one day.
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Jay...LOL...pay no attention to that guy from the land of snow...they don't like white cars cause no one can see 'em coming. Actually, normally I'd agree with Tom on the white, but your car being an E CODE BUSINESS COUPE..one of the few '57's imho that needs to be kept as oem as posible. As I've said before..that car fell into the right hands.
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[quote author=RICH MUISE
Fantastic!!! That first ride must have put a huge smile on your face. well done!
Jay...LOL...pay no attention to that guy from the land of snow...they don't like white cars cause no one can see 'em coming. Actually, normally I'd agree with Tom on the white, but your car being an E CODE BUSINESS COUPE..one of the few '57's imho that needs to be kept as oem as posible. As I've said before..that car fell into the right hands.
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Rich...Thanks for the kind words. That's the exact reason I don't want to make any changes.
Tom s... When I move to the land of snow, I'll consider painting it black.
[quote author=Ford Blue blood link Randy Conner did a cool thing with one of his 57s. He has a 4 speed, column shift and the overdrive cable hooked to the reverse selector. Pull the overdrive handle and it goes into reverse....[/quote]
Bill
That's the exact thing that I did to my 58 Custom with 406 engine. I worked perfectly for me, but. I had to put a three speed in it for the guy that bought it because he had a hard time driving it. I still see it occasionally at local car cruises.
I just want too see more pics....LOTS of pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: Jeff Norwell on 2013-06-25 11:44
I just want too see more pics....LOTS of pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeff, hope you're not turning into one of those " without pictures it didn't happen HAMB guys''. lol
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LOL....Naa..... But I am the kid that built models and just looked at the pictures.....can't help it!
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I'm going to have hold off on pictures for just a little bit longer. I found some old body work on the hood and some pits in the header panel that need some attention. That's why I only took pictures of the front of the car when I took it out on the first test drive.
This is just the kind of stuff that sets me back on my block sanding and final paint. I was complaining about never ending block sanding and now I'm going backwards and doing body work. The guys on the forum that do their own body work have been there and done this before so they know what I'm talking about.
Jay