Well, Jay and I had been waiting all summer to see John's '57, and, along with my wife, we finally got to see it tonight in Halifax....and I don't know what else can I say but WOW! This car is absolutely stunning and is a must see! One look and there will be no doubt in your mind that that this was nothing short of a Concours quality restoration. It is obvious that John has spared no expense in brining this classic back to life and it truly shows. All the way home, my wife could not stop talking about how gorgeous John's car was and how people were huddled around it all night.
I tip my hat to you sir, congrats on a beautiful ride.
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Awesome. Undercarriage is just as perfect as the rest....obviously not a driven car. LOL.....even the tires don't have dirt or gravel in the treads. Is that an original E code business sedan?
The thread title...........I'm sure you know, and old habits are hard to break, but Ford didn't make a business coupe in '57
Oh my! Stripped down and loaded with an E code 312 would be the bees knees for running shine in 1957.
From what I can see it's a beautiful restoration.
John's cars always look just like brand new. We had been waiting all summer to see this one.
You did a great job John. I'm just lost for words.
Jay
Quote from: RICH MUISE on 2018-09-21 19:32
Awesome. Undercarriage is just as perfect as the rest....obviously not a driven car. LOL.....even the tires don't have dirt or gravel in the treads. Is that an original E code business sedan?
The thread title...........I'm sure you know, and old habits are hard to break, but Ford didn't make a business coupe in '57
Title corrected Rich, I apologize as I am still learning about the '57's. I was always told a "Sedan" had 4 doors and 4 seats , while a "Coupe" had 2 doors, a hard top and usually 2 seats and that a "Roadster" had two seats and no top. I'll get this figured out eventually. :003:
...and yes, Rich, real 70D, D code engine with complete and correct E-code fuel system, T-85 o/d, 3:70 rear, heater radio, clock, and pass. visor delete documented to 1957
OUTSTANDING.
Absolutely stunning car!
Mind blowing! It's amazing what money will do :003: Did he do any of the work or did he pay for all of it?
Nothing to apologize for Joe. It's confusing because everybody, including me, calls them a business coupe. Just old habit as I said. Think 40 ford, and difference between a coupe and sedan. Even 49-51 shoeboxes had coupes and sedans. All of us Custom 2dr sedan owners know the 70D Business version is the same body, but we still call them coupes, go figure.
BTW, I meant to ask...........in that last pic posted, there is either curved windshield distortion or an incredibly wild orange flamed late 40's coupe in the background . Got a pic of that car?
Rich.. the car your referring to in the last pic is a 41 Ford Coupe.... and its very distorted thru the glass.
I keep staring in awe...I need to get my time machine fixed.
LOL, that is my wife's favorite car! I missed one hell of a deal on a '41 Ford last week. They are extremely beautiful cars! We have seen that chopped '41 at Halifax on several occasions.
Some retrospect pics; some of you might recognize the blue/white car and those of you have been paying attention the last 18 years might recognize the red car.
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Quote from: hiball3985 on 2018-09-22 07:28
Mind blowing! It's amazing what money will do :003: Did he do any of the work or did he pay for all of it?
Jim
John is a retired automotive school teacher and does all the work himself. Another person painted the body. He just takes his time and is very fussy when it comes to little details. I'm thankful that he helped me a lot over the years when I was fixing up my car. Many years ago he showed me his upholstery from ABC and gave me the contact information. That's where mine came from. Later they sold out to LeBarron Bonney in Amesbury Mass. Jay
Excellent restoration by John and stunning pics by Joe !!
Don't we just love details like red oxyde primer on the spare tire well underside, and I believe I can make out the dimples for the (accessory) Swift sure brakes vaccuum tank on the left inner fender?! This car is clean! the 3 extended bolts on the drivers side cowl with the nuts are so ugly....all factory that means! Everybody would customize and put acorn nuts or rubber caps on them. Not so on this car. Love the interior and my absolute favorite part is the body colored wheels and bias ply blackwall tires. I hope to see this car in person one day as well.
Rmk57, Marc, did not mean to leave you out, thanks also. Rich, just over 300 miles it's only been a few of weeks since done. I'm sure I'll never get to mileage that you and the members do. John
Quote from: Ecode70D on 2018-09-23 06:11
Jim
John is a retired automotive school teacher and does all the work himself. Another person painted the body. He just takes his time and is very fussy when it comes to little details. I'm thankful that he helped me a lot over the years when I was fixing up my car. Many years ago he showed me his upholstery from ABC and gave me the contact information. That's where mine came from. Later they sold out to LeBarron Bonney in Amesbury Mass. Jay
Thank you Jay, that makes the car even more impressive. Johns work is top notch and congratulations to him for doing such impressive work.
Jim
I wish that I had just a small percentage of the patience that John has. Every single
piece on his car is finely detailed. He doesn't just rebuild something, he also makes it look
like it was freshly bought over the counter. Jay
YOU GUYS REMEMBER THESE?
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I remember the Gurney one
Travis Duffy who now resides in Cal. working for a shop that does work for Roy Brizio in San Francisco painted the 57 he is the one that also deserves the credit for the way it looks. John