This question came out today at a friends place that also has a 57, and the question is related to my trunk lock questions :deadhorse: How many side trim packages are there on the 57s?
Not sure about Fairlanes.
I think that there are two for the Custom series and two for the 2dr. wagons.
That's my best shot, so someone else has to chime in now.
I would suggest going to 1957ford.com (http://1957ford.com) and go to the models tab
Besides Fairlanes, Customs, etc.... Meteors had their own unique trim moldings.
Randy
Fairlanes had 2. Fairlane 500 and Fairlane. But also 2dr and 4dr hardtops and sedans. Then there's the Sunliner and Skyliner.
Thanks Sprink88. My question was for the 2 door, so from what I can figure like Jerry said, 3 types were available. We just had a couple of doors with 2 different hole patterns which sparked the question. Thanks HRD
Specifically as for the doors, the Fairlane 2dr and 4dr sedan and HT didn't have any trim. 2dr Fairlane 500 Ht and Sunliner would be the same. Not sure about Fairlane 500 4dr sedan and HT. Pretty sure the Skyliner is in a class by itself.
The "fancy" trim on the Fairlane 500 and the Custom 300 fenders and doors were slightly different. At a glance looks the same, but top stainless trim pieces were different. Bob
The gold trim is different on the fenders too.
Ron.
Quote from: Jerrys Kars on 2013-12-02 07:28
Pretty sure the Skyliner is in a class by itself.
It is, the "check mark" passes through the lock, the short check mark to top of the quarter fin is wider and completely different and the top door piece is shorter.
There is also the single full length chrome piece but I've only seen that on Ranchero and wagons.
I may be wrong, but I think that "single full length piece" is just a matter of the builder deleting the top pieces and inserts, and using only the bottom pieces.
Quote from: RICH MUISE on 2013-12-03 09:34
I may be wrong, but I think that "single full length piece" is just a matter of the builder deleting the top pieces and inserts, and using only the bottom pieces.
They are shown in many of the 57 advertisements for both ranchero and wagons
I stand corrected...thanks for posting that.
Don't forget the country squire "woody" package. Its probably the most expensive trim package to replace.
Zap- :unitedstates:
True, so adding options, there are quite a few. right?
Quote from: hiball3985 on 2013-12-03 11:00
They are shown in many of the 57 advertisements for both ranchero and wagons
That's proof enough for me.
Well now wait a minute... Jim, you do some good art work. How do we know that you didn't make up that advertisement to throw us off? Ha Ha!
Quote from: Ecode70D on 2013-12-04 07:51
That's proof enough for me.
Well now wait a minute... Jim, you do some good art work. How do we know that you didn't make up that advertisement to throw us off? Ha Ha!
I wish I was that good :003:. Thats 100% original as is this one.
Quote from: hiball3985 on 2013-12-04 08:22
I wish I was that good :003:. Thats 100% original as is this one.
Another one???
Well I'm not convinced. Iv'e seen your work and you do some realistic background illustrations.
Quote from: Ecode70D on 2013-12-04 09:43
Another one???
Well I'm not convinced. Iv'e seen your work and you do some realistic background illustrations.
Honest, this 100% original Ford advertising.
Guess I never realized one trim option was...NO trim.
I think maybe some of the cheap fleet vehicles may also been without trim.
I didn't remember this single piece being on customs but I guess they did.
My Ranchero had the single trim....
Donnie.....I think Jim just answered your question........ it's custom 300 trim with out the top stainless... thats very cool Jim!
Now. being a newb..... Ranchero doors do not fit a custom or reg 2 door do they?
Ranchero, 2dr Wagon, and 2dr post all use the same door.
Thank you 57chero..... So Donnie...maybe at one time...someone used Ranchero doors on your car... that would explain the holes you filled.
Quote from: Jeff Norwell on 2013-12-04 19:30
..... Ranchero doors do not fit a custom or reg 2 door do they?
What?.... Jeff Don't you remember that I told you I wanted to take the nice rust free doors off this Ranchero and put them on my 2 dr custom, but changed my mind?
Yes , they do fit but 57chero beat me to the answer.
Jay......I forgot..I do remember......For some strange reason.... I just thought they were 2 very different animals......Man.that is one hot Ranchero...
I like that black police car with one SS trim piece down the side.
Quote from: Ecode70D on 2013-12-05 22:00
I like that black police car with one SS trim piece down the side.
The more I see them the more I like them also. Here is the taxi version.
Quote from: Jeff Norwell on 2013-12-05 07:54
Jay......I forgot..I do remember......For some strange reason.... I just thought they were 2 very different animals......Man.that is one hot Ranchero...
Jeff
I'm kinda sorry I sold that 58 now. That was a mistake. It was a factory 352 with three speed on the column and was rust free..Jay
The Red and White Ranchero is a 58 different trim again!