My car is in the shop for the pinion seal replacement. I finally "found" someone who has done Ford 9"s before, and it turned out to be someone I've used for almost 20 years when I needed transmission work. I was supposed to bring it in at 7 tomorrow (too early, lol), but I called him and he was going to have a bay open tonight so it'll be inside. Yeah, hopefully no more of that stinky s#$t leaking out in my garage.

 

Picked it up at 11 am yesterday, and took it for an hour's drive. All seems no different, so I guess that's good. We've all talked about how picky setting the torque on the pinion gear is, but I don't know what happens if it's too tight or too loose.....that's why I said no different is good.!? Also, was pleasantly surprised at the cost of $120. I did supply the seal kit and the gear oil w/additive.
I'm leaving for the Goodguy's show later today. I've got a casino/hotel I get free rooms at on the way down (225 miles), so I'm staying there tonight and will only have a few hour's drive to the Texas Motor Speedway in the morning. It's not going to be a pleasant weekend weatherwise. 97* !

Got invited to the Customs Cruise LA river #2
I had to do it.  Even with the sketchy PS pump.  Was totally worth it.

More pics
2 other 57s in the cruise.

Good that you went! Like the Matchbox signs!   

That is the first 4dr converted to a 2dr by welding up the doors that I have ever seen It is so cool to see other '57s at shows. There are almost NONE in these parts. Most folks don't even have a clue of what my car is.

Crusin' a riverbed......so cool! 3 of the 4 '57s look great, and I'm with Lynn...that probably is the first '57 4 dr converted to a 2 dr. I've seen as well. They did a great job. Rancheros are the only '57 I like with a chopped top. I'm wondering if it's a '57 or '58. Your wagon looks awesome, Abe.

ah wait, the wagon and the Austin Mini were part of the Matchbox 70th cruise in at the Petersen a separate even in the morning, the River Cruiser was in the evening.

The Green '57 is a full Kustom Ranchero clone of the Tiago Ranchero from the 50's look it up.

Abe

Quote from: abe_lugo on 2023-10-30 19:13...The Green '57 is a full Kustom Ranchero clone of the Tiago Ranchero from the 50's look it up.

OK. I did. Right here you can see how it got to be this thing that I'm sure I once thought was very cool when it came out right after I turned 14. 
https://kustomrama.com/wiki/Richard_Lee_Tiago%27s_1957_Ford

The doors are not welded shut on the 4dr.  Just the handles are shaved.

Happy Halloween and remember...Klap for the Wulfman!
hahahaha

The Happy Pumpkin Farmer! Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween to you guys too

You know...I suspected when we met there was a touch of the devil in you Abe! LOL!!!