Enjoy your new forum...as soon as all the tech stuff is here, the old forum is in the :pottytrain4:
:supergay:
Well, apparently the animated smilies dont work...bother...I'll try to fix them later...
Thanks for the work on both sites I for one really appreciate all the time and effort you have put in on these sites.
Larry
Sorry about the delay in approval gentlemen, I've been away visiting family for Turkey day....you're approved..post away.
I'm approved! :blob9: I'm logged in! :blob1: I can now post! :headbang: I'm ready for a shooter! :icon_jook:
Wait, shouldn't I have a question...? :dontknow:
Ah heck, I'm grateful for this board and appreciate the work it takes to keep it monitored and alive.
THANK YOU JIM!!!!!! :happy3:
r
I'll have to regroup...don't know what to do with all this. I will figure it out
WOW!! that's a chit load of smilies :rock_band:
James Thanks for the new site Hope you had a good Turkey Day Will look over site and load picture when have more time
T 8)M
I made it. Thanks James. I hope you enjoyed your time off only 26 days left till......... I can't find anything for Christmas this is close :icon_bigsmurf: but I found this :occasion16: for New years.
If you want help let me know.
Gerry
Hi everybody! What a nice new message board. I used to read the old board until it got trashed. I decided to join up when the new board got on its feet. I want to thank everyone for their past posts and efforts to help others on this board, especially Mississippi Madman. Many of the posts have been invaluable in pointing me in the right direction. Hope I can contribute my 28+ years of automotive knowledge, tips, and tricks in helping as well. There is a lot 57 Ford tin down here in TX.
Patrick
Dallas, TX
testing .I know its not a 57 but its my 58 and it was the only pic I had handy .I will add my 57 ranch wagon later. This new sight is nicer and easier to ad a pic to. Great job in finding this new server
dgasman
I was just wondering.....where is everbody else??? :117:
Ron :felix:
Your right Ron. Where the heck is Smurfee, Meteor,...? :felix:
More folks need to post what they are doing and how they solved problems or stories.
For example, while I wait for wind wing channels, anyone have advice on re-installing the windwings, glass, channels. Basically any heads up on putting the doors back together. That will be my next challenge after liting off the motor. :help:
Besides, I need to use more of these critters... :114:
r
Roger, maybe they :blowup1: I Have the window thing to do also. I think that 57 Ford shop manual covers that, at
least I hope so. Are you buying your door glass precut from someone? I'm sure this will be a journey :BangHead:
It's supposed to be about 75 today so I'll back it outsde and play where there's better light. :glasses10:
Ron :help1:
REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR :blowup1:
Can't find no American Flag
:dumbass: ?? Ron
Ron,
My flag is out and has been including one in the back yard. All the cars are sporting one also. Even the one my grandaughter pulls apart and I re-glue but thats ok; She knows what it is.
I had the door and windwing glasss cut locally. I'm waiting for the windwing channels so I can re-install the windwing assembly, then the glass followed by the upper and back of the door channel. I think that is the sequence. I have installed a power window setup. Does that sound like the proper sequence to you?
r
Roger, no problem with the Flag at home. I can't find one here :ca-manitoba: :canada: :ca-newbrunswick: :ca-newfoundland-labrador: :ca-saskatchewan: Good for you dong the glass. I think I'll get the seat done this week.
I think maybe Oxblood with the Black car. Can't stand looking at this one any longer. Did the carpet you bought
came with good padding etc? I don't have the wells behind the seat anymore. They're almost flat. The sequence
of your glass installation sounds good to me :brick: I'll find out someday :help1:
Ron :BangHead:
Here it is under the "[more]"
:unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates:
It otta be first!
I put a space blanket under the carpet. I will have to go take a look regarding the included padding. If the back wells are now flat what I bought included the rears would be a problem. You could buy the front half and then get a few square yards for the rear. The tunnel is pretty parallel in the rear so form might be a minimal issue. That would take another eyeball. I bought based on the recommednation of 57 Ford Kustom. They were very good folks to work with, best price, and even added 6" up the toe board. And, quick and cheap shipping. Thx Tom for that input! Let me know and I will go dig out the receipt or maybe the thread is still there on the old board.
Oxblood will be great in a black car. Are re-doing the original seat?
btw, I guess nither of those cars on the Car Craft mags were your folks. I remember seeing a Titan Red '57 I think but could not find it the other day.
r :unitedstates:
Ron Here is the address for the seat covers/floormats. I had never ordered and carpet from them but a few sets of seat covers, They also were known as Auto Crafters.
Also like Roger Flag on house/garage/ and all cars and trucks.:unitedstates: Also going to add to my signature.
Me a :dumbass: :brick: forgot the address here it is http://www.automotiveinteriors.com/seatcovers.htm
T 8)M
Tom, thanks for the info. I think I'' get mine carpeted at the shop, due to not having wells in the rear anymore. :102:
Roger, yes at this time I'm planning on using an original seat. I hope I can find a picture to show the shop what I want.
The car has had many different seats through the years. The only one I liked was a early 60's Linc. 4 dr. seat, all
leather with fold down center arm. I think the stock seat will work for what I want. :icon_eyes: The mag. that our 57
custum was in isn't around anymore. Not a big name like R&C etc...
I'm going th paint the floor this morning, roll it with flat black Rustoleum or someting similar.
Later, Ron :066: :smtree2:
I am working on getting most of the smileys and flags under {more}. It is a slow process with so many smileys, lol. Glad you guys like them. As soon as I get these squared away, I have found some more to add....lol
THAKS FOR ALL THE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION!!
RON, :iamsmiling:
I second and a big THANK YOU for the site. It is a treasure of knowledge and information and great fun meeting here in a cyber club house. Thank you!
Ron,
Here is a magazine rack a friend built for me for my ^% birthday. There is stuff there from the early 50's. The "little mags" like R&C, Car Craft (inside back cover :boobies2:), etc. had great custom articles and color issues. Thats where I was going to look for your folks car.
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(Hmmm, somebody must have given to me those mags since I'm a youngster On that note I have changed my birthdays now to only celebrating the anniversary of my 50th birthday. For example, I'm coming up on the 13th anniversary of my 50th. See how much easier that is?)
r
Roger,
Nice mag rack. I have just a few of the little mags. I was just look thru them yesterday at interiior pictures.
The shop that did my 78 Ranchero a couple of yrs ago wanted $850.00 for the seat in naugahyde. I think
that's too much. My friend that used to do my work passed a few yrs. ago. He would have done in Connolly
leather for that much :icon_eyes:
MY folk's 57 was in a 1959 issue of a mag that I can"t remember. I think the guy who built it was Fireman from
Costa Mesa. I rember seeing run around town with primered roll pans etc when it was stock red & wht two tone,
before in became Titian red and white. A friend bought it, ran it for awhile, parked it and let it sit quite awhile.
When he sold it he wasn't well. I think it got trailered to Pico Rivera or Montebello area, last I ever heard of it :dontknow:
That would have been 68 or 9
Later, Ron :crybaby2:
Well Madman, you sure have been busy :026:
Thanks again for all your hard work and dedication :045:
Ron :headbang:
SMURFEE is here, I finally got approved - started to feel like an orphan, but I can't remember how to get my pictures back into the member ride area or even on this sight? must be a loose spark plug or something - SMURFEE :icon_bigsmurf:
I fixed it for you, Smurfee....welcome back...
:041: I applaude this site. I have a 1957 ford fairlane I just purchased a few months ago. I hope to use this site often.
Welcome to the best 57 ford site there is. We have only 1 rule here, no taking someones toy away from them while playing in the sandbox. If you do this will happen to you :fripper: :frocket: :fsniper: or these boys will be looking for you :glasses7: :glasses6: :glasses8:
Do not be afraid to ask a question some one will know the answer. By the way if you have a Y block here is another site that has a great bunch of people on it [some are from here too] y-blocksforever.com and that is no :bsflag:
T 8)M :unitedstates:
:006:Hello everyone. I am new here. I have a 1957 Ford fairlane 500 two door sedan. I presently have it at the paint shop. I hope to gain much knowledge from this site. Thanks. Carl Jimz 1957 Ford fairlane and 1951 ford 8n tractor.
Welcome Carl,
I think you'll probably find any answere you need on this sight. From what I've read these guys have done
about everything that can be done to a 57 Ford. Customs to Hot Rods. :thumbsup:
Later, Ron :unitedstates:
Hey 57 Ford Kustom, Shopratwoody, and Smurfee,
Did you notice the change in in the smileys? The very first is :unitedstates: followed by :canada:! ALRIGHT! I was born here but my mother was born on the river between Saskatoon and Regina Saskatchewan in 1910. I spent two Christmas' in Regina and I understand why I have/had so many aunts and uncles. True survivors. I have kin still there and you would never guess what they do; Think wheat. Great folks but I'm staying in So. Calif. Turn up the thermostat and pass me another Molson...
Anyway I noticed tonight the changes. YEA James. This site rocks.
r
Roger
I liked it better the other way up here in the great north dial up is nornal [ the Governor wants this state to be 80% DSL by 2008] Guess who will be in the other 20% you guessed it the phone line going by my house and the next house is the end of the line. It takes longer to get the selection now but for most of you people it is a inprovement.
T:walk:M :unitedstates:
Quote from: briney on 2006-11-29 09:39
Hi everybody! What a nice new message board. I used to read the old board until it got trashed. I decided to join up when the new board got on its feet. I want to thank everyone for their past posts and efforts to help others on this board, especially Mississippi Madman. Many of the posts have been invaluable in pointing me in the right direction. Hope I can contribute my 28+ years of automotive knowledge, tips, and tricks in helping as well. There is a lot 57 Ford tin down here in TX.
Patrick
Dallas, TX
Hi Patrick In Dallas. You say you have a lota 57 'frod tin u there. how bout finding me a red/white fairlane 500?
thansk
jeaux :unitedstates:
I'll take a look around here and let you know.
Patrick :unitedstates:
Dallas, TX
A FANTASTIC site!!!!!!!
a Newbie here, just got approved and wanted to say hello.
Been building since I was 15 now converted to a full blown '57 freak ya might say.
I own three right now but may have to pair down the collection to buy a retractable I found.
First is a Ranch wagon project, my San Diego Ranchero find and an Arizona customized 500 that was built in 1962. The Fairlaine is the one that took me down the garden path to the others. No more Roadsters or coupes for me, if it aint 57 it just aint.
A great site, thanks for having me.
Cheers,
Lono
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/Lonos_photos/57%20ford/EPSN0056.jpg)
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/Lonos_photos/57%20ford/EPSN0092.jpg)
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Welcome to the site Lono. Nice 57's you have there.
You'll like it here :001:
"...if it aint 57 it just aint."
Welcome Lono, love your motto! Love that 500 too!
thanks guys,
Hey shopratwoody, I see we share the same headlight treatment.
Was it a period kit? I wondered where the rings came from, any ideas?
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/Lonos_photos/57%20ford/EPSN0003.jpg)
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/Lonos_photos/57%20ford/EPSN0001.jpg)
Rings came from 56 Ford F100. Great looking group of `57s, Welcome to the group, Lono.....JP
Nice fleet Lono, welcome. Mark
Hello all, My name is Jim from So Calif. I've owned five 57's previously between 1966 and 1980. Two Custom 300 and three Rancheros. They have always been my favorites and I dearly miss them. I just recently purchased a 57 Ranchero that was a WIP. It's in fair shape, 292 three speed. It has a disc brake upgrade and an alternator, other then that its pretty stock. I still have a ton of minor fixes to do. I'll try getting pictures posted in the gallery.
Hiball,
Glad you are here, welcome. This is a great bunch of guy's, you'll enjoy this forum as much as I do!
Thanks,
Tim :unitedstates:
Thanks for the welcome Tim,
I'm sure I will enjoy being with fellow 57 owners. I can't wait to get mine road worthy but that won't be happening until after the holidays.
Jim
Hiball,
You must be in one of those sunny states, I just tore mine down! The winter in Vt. is long, a good time for major projects, LOL.
Tim :unitedstates:
Yep, sunny California, it's a nice 70 right now, Perfect for working on it, I just came in from the garage for a break.
Hiball,
I've been to California once, but to the desert. It was well over 100 outside, I almost died!!!LoL :005:
Tim :unitedstates:
This summer I almost died and you didn't have to go to the desert for the 100+ weather. I think we had three months of it. I spent all my extra money paying for power to run the air.
Hiball,
You have the A/C eating up your money, and I have fuel oil eating up all mine. I guess no matter where you are, there is something to eat up your money, LOL :005:
Thanks,
Tim :unitedstates:
:canada: Old guy , new member , from southern Ontario . What can I say , Father worked at Ford most of his working life , I sold Fords for 22 years , retired . Was big into Mustangs ( had a bunch ) but am admiring the Fords I like the most in styling and the '57 is near the top of the list . Didn't know much about the Y-block but am appreciating that now , too . My "bucket list of Fords " certainly contains a '57 , as well as 60 , 61 , and 63 . A lot of people seem to equate the 58 to the 57 but I really don't like the 58 styling at all .
That's my story .
Terry
Teejay,
Welcome to the sight, you have entered the breathing word on 57 fords (not me, but the rest of this group :003:).
Tim :unitedstates:
I think this is a great website for Ford guys. Keep up the good work.
Welcome everyone. And if you don't know something, ask. PLEASE! I may have to come across it someday and need to figure it out myself. lol
Sprink,
how is the Y Block comming along?
Tim :unitedstates:
:unitedstates: Hi Im just trying to post a pic of my door car.Enjoy the day,Its 50 degrees by Lake Erie.
Welcome to the forum. Trying to figure out if there's a meaning to your forum label...reason I'm curious is my home town is Acton.
:unitedstates: Thanks for the welcome. Where is a town named Acton? There is a hotel in Ireland named Acton.Nice hearing from you..............Richard Acton
Acton, Massachusetts. Home of Captain Issac Davis of the Minutemen..next to Concord, mass. 30ish miles east of Boston on Route 2. There is also an Acton in California..seems like up in the Sierra's, was going to visit just for grins when I lived in Calif., but never made it. I do believe both Actons were named after a town in England. There is also an Acton Mechanical company here in N. Texas...I enquired once out of curiosity...the owners name was Acton.
Ha, so we have a Richard Acton and a Rich from Acton...cool.
It is cool.Nice meeting you Richard.
New to the Forum, really excited! Last time I thought about getting my Custom 300 Fordor road worthy I couldn't find any internet resources. The little browsing I have done in the last week has been very informative! 272 is stuck and has been for at least 20 years. Plans are 351W with Aod and get it moving under its own power. Then the real work begins. Thanks all in advance for your help and knowledge.
you're welcome, and Welcome to the group..
1957 Fairlane 500. New to the site great advise, people and resources.
Hey guys new to the group from Maryland, just picked up a '57 Sunliner from Massachusetts. Original West Coast car, 312, 3 speed, has an older restoration on her, but she still looks pretty good.
I have big plans when the time and money permit, but for now I'm happy just to cruise around.
Can't wait to learn more!
Welcome, I love the red and white paint scheme. You must be a happy man.
This is my first sign-in and I am so glad to be here. I am from Ontario Canada and this year I aquired a 1957 Skyliner. It is painted in a modern white finish with a red and white leather interior. I am working on it through the winter, replacing all the brakelines and doing an in place rebuild of the 312. I will post some photos when I figure out how to.
Meryy Christmas to all,
Fred
Welcome to the forum, Fred. Thanks for the intro. Very knowledgeable guys here, can answer just about everything.
If your pics are in your computer, click on the "add files" button below. Your pic file size may need to be reduced some. If you need help with that, let me know.
So here are some photos of my 57 Skyliner. The driveway photo is on the day that it was delivered from Alberta in March of this year. The truck in the background is the 51 GMC that I owned but sold to make room for the 57 Skyliner. My friends gave me the nickname of "flatbed fred"!
Nice looking ride! Very nice indeed!!! :003:
Welcome, beautiful cars guys!