I have had a major accident with my country sedan starting in gear and wiping out the front end of it.  I am wondering which if any of the body panels are interchangeable.  I basically need a front clip of body work, core support, inner fenders, splash pan, grill. etc.  will a fairlane, galaxy, or ranchero body parts work.  Thanks for any info.

Been there, done that! Last time I'll ever start a car by reaching in!
All '57 fords are the same, except for trim holes, from the firewall forward, regardless of model, so everything you're needed can be had whether it be the custom, fairlane, ranchero, wagon, etc.
BTW, "galaxie" model didn't start until '59., and all '58 stuff will fit, but it's all different.

All front sheet metal and structural parts from any '57 will fit. Also, the '58 parts will fit but then you'll have four headlights and a scoop on the hood.

Sorry Rich, I guess I was typing at the same time as you.

LG, we both forgot to mention the '58 fenders will fit, but have to be used with '58 grille, bumper,nosepiece. And of course it won't look like a '57 anymore.

Thank you guys for the quick and informative responses. I will never start the car that way again either.  Now let the parts hunt begin.

I would say check to see if your inner fenders and core support can be straightened.  Even the hood hinge mounts. 

Then you would just be looking for front fenders, gravel pan and bumper, grill.  Try to salvage all the parts you can. All the bolts and little brackets.   
Otherwise you are really looking for a parts car with a very clean front clip.

Check to see if your front frame section that holds the front fender group is still good.

I happen to have that frame section cut out from a parts car.
Also have extra hood hinges.  Unfortunately shipping would be killer.

Post some pic's so we can see what you actually need.

Ron.

Timing is everything.................I was in Indian Rocks Beach last week and could have brought you most everything you need.  Shipping from Louisville would not be inexpensive!
John

Quote from: KYBlueOval on 2021-05-05 04:52
Timing is everything.................I was in Indian Rocks Beach last week and could have brought you most everything you need.  Shipping from Louisville would not be inexpensive!
John

Sounds like a road trip to me!

Quote from: terry_208 on 2021-05-05 08:44
Sounds like a road trip to me!

Chance to eat some different food! LOL!!! Load up the parts, bring the appetite and hit the road! 

The days of the 200.00 Front clip are long gone, I used to see a new front clip every year at the La Roadster show. I never bought one seeing I only needed a couple little things.

Quote from: KYBlueOval on 2021-05-05 04:52
Timing is everything.................I was in Indian Rocks Beach last week and could have brought you most everything you need.  Shipping from Louisville would not be inexpensive!
John

i am always up for a road trip if that is what it takes to get it done.  i will let you know exactly what I need sometime next week,  waiting on insurance company to get back with me.  thank you.

Don't know if this needs mentioning but (hardtop) 4-door fenders are shorter than 2-door fenders FYI

really ? why would that be? when all hoods, front panels and cowl panels are the same on all models?