As some of you guys know I am a little crazy when it comes to 57 Fords. There are some things that I have looked for for years and thought I would never own, but just when I am ready to give up looking, it falls in my lap.
So I was just thinking what is the hardest part or acc. or litature or dealer sales item that you have found or are still looking for? Thanks Tom
I've got a 57 Ford yard stick that was produced by Ford Motor Company (no dealer) that is 57" long and lists all measurements (headroom, shoulder room, front seat width etc) of every car in it's class (Studebaker, Hudson, Plymouth, Chevy etc). I have never seen another like it. I got it off Ebay for $10.00. It had to be a promotional item put out by Ford.
My dad still searching for the Selectaire badge for the side of his Fairlane....they come up from time to time, but they usually go for over 300 and are in prety sad shape, being potmetal and all. Me? I want the rear package shelf for the 70D.
i would like to find a dash plate that covers the heater controls , radio & clock for my fairlane 500 conv that has no pits, theres got to be 1 out there. jerry
Quote from: JimNolan on 2013-09-06 21:38
I've got a 57 Ford yard stick that was produced by Ford Motor Company (no dealer) that is 57" long and lists all measurements (headroom, shoulder room, front seat width etc) of every car in it's class (Studebaker, Hudson, Plymouth, Chevy etc). I have never seen another like it. I got it off Ebay for $10.00. It had to be a promotional item put out by Ford.
What a cool piece.
Garage art at its finest!
Quote from: JimNolan on 2013-09-06 21:38
I've got a 57 Ford yard stick that was produced by Ford Motor Company (no dealer) that is 57" long and lists all measurements (headroom, shoulder room, front seat width etc) of every car in it's class (Studebaker, Hudson, Plymouth, Chevy etc). I have never seen another like it. I got it off Ebay for $10.00. It had to be a promotional item put out by Ford.
That has to be a real rare piece, feel free to name me in your will.
Zap- :unitedstates:
Wouldn't mind finding the rest of the service bulletins I'm missing........
I know the F code stuff is difficult to find, probably the E code also, but to a lesser extent. As James mentioned, that 70D rear shelf I would not want to be looking for. The part I needed that I never did find was the drivers side NOS door latch. I did find a '57 Merc NOS latch I was able to modify and install two or three years ago.
I see some unusual nos stuff on ebay occationally, particularly by one seller,that makes me glad I'm not trying to restore back to original....crazy prices.(I'm going from memory here) 450. for an electric top switch, 375 for a seat switch, 280. for one headlight eyebrow, 250. for grille center piece, 430 for clock.
I see that EMS is repopping trunk floor braces.
Although my yardstick is the only one I've seen. Tom Drummand is carrying around an emblem that is a scarce as hens teeth. It's the SPECIAL emblem that goes on the glove compartment door that you see on some of the early Ford Fairlane 500's with 312, 4V and dual exhaust.
PS. Saw the Hoosier Hurricane down at Muncie Drag Strip yesterday. It was hot but he looked real good. Got to talk to him a little. They had a Nostalgia Event and Car show.
Quote from: JimNolan on 2013-09-08 10:23
Although my yardstick is the only one I've seen. Tom Drummand is carrying around an emblem that is a scarce as hens teeth. It's the SPECIAL emblem that goes on the glove compartment door that you see on some of the early Ford Fairlane 500's with 312, 4V and dual exhaust.
PS. Saw the Hoosier Hurricane down at Muncie Drag Strip yesterday. It was hot but he looked real good. Got to talk to him a little. They had a Nostalgia Event and Car show.
What are the chances that someone could post a picture of that "SPECIAL EMBLEM'' that goes on the glove compartment door. I may have one in my collection of stuff.
Quote from: Ecode70D on 2013-09-08 11:16
What are the chances that someone could post a picture of that "SPECIAL EMBLEM'' that goes on the glove compartment door. I may have one in my collection of stuff.
Yes Please.
In my honest opinion at least for me.
Trying to find all of those little parts, pieces, and assorted clips that I took off of my 57 and so carefully bagged, tagged and put away over 10 years ago.
Jeff ... and everyone else, I hope you are paying attention.
Some things just seem to vanish into thin air!!!!! They usually turn up after you buy pieces to replace them.
To me , that's the hardest part!
Here's a picture of the one on mine.
Thanks...now I want one of those. Man....
Quote from: JPotter57 on 2013-09-06 21:49
My dad still searching for the Selectaire badge for the side of his Fairlane....they come up from time to time, but they usually go for over 300 and are in pretty sad shape, being potmetal and all.
Had to do a Google image search to see what your dad is searching for. Don't believe I've ever seen one but knowing my dislike for extra emblems if one had ever been on a car of mine it would have been removed and if lucky would have been hung on a garage wall. Truly another example of one man's trash being anothers' treasure. In this case desired treasure.
Zap- :unitedstates:
Hmmmmmmm, ...Let's see..I know. I want the garnish moulding for the dash that has the A/C vents in them. Maybe I should call them diverters as they are adjustable in their direction. And in good condition, there that eliminates the ones that need more repair than affordable. If you wonder at what part I'm talking about, look at Jerry's restoration of the coral and black 57 Ranchero. There is a shot of the dash that shows the diverters in the moulding.
My dad might have an extra factory ac diverter moulding...I'll check tomorrow and let you know. I know he had one, and I got another one for him not too long ago, he might part with it.
Thanks, What model of 57 ford does your Dad have?
Fairlane 500 2dht
Jackflash, dad says to email him..I'll send you his email via personal message...
Thanks JPotter, I will contact him when I get home, Sunday night. I'm not real familiar with how these are made, but maybe I can make the end pieces from the common smooth garnish pieces.
Emailed your dad yesterday, still waiting to hear from your dad , James. Thanks, I am hopeful at least now....Jack.
The Hardest Part?.. getting the dang thing finished!
Agreed..
...the one you know you have and can't find!!!
How about the 2dr htp flippers. I have 2 sets and hope to make one good one. I have read several times on here about replacement springs but never what ones work. Have been working on my fairlane 500 night and day and hope to see a light at the end of the rusty tunnel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I opened my front door Sunday to find a package from Mississippi . Thanks James Potter, and your Dad. I hope my offering will be enough. The part is just fine, a paintjob is all it needs. Chrome in this area is asking to be blinded anyway . I went with Wirenut to a salvage yard in Seguin on Tuesday, and found the end pieces. They were on an Edsel, and about the last car that would have had them , and we looked at thousands of cars. The moulding on the Edsel was a real rusted mess, but the end pieces will clean up just fine. Thanks, again.....While I was out that way , I dropped by Wirenut's to look at his 57 project. Looking good.
Cool deal finding those end pieces, they're kind of hard to find...Awesome. I'm glad I could hook you guys up so you could work out a deal...