Tilt front end...

[Zapato]

anyone do one to a 57? Would love to see pictures of it and if you have anything you would do different now.

Zap-

[RICH MUISE]

Take a short trip north to Lorne's/LAUDY57. He's got one...Vancouver, BC area.

[Zapato]

thanks Rich, contacted him and he sent me a ton of very good pictures and information.

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[MT]

I posted a similar question in the general tech section.  Let us know what you end up doing, if you don't mind. thanks!

[sprink88]

I dont know if your looking, But I saw on our local Craigslist, a guy is selling some 58 fiberglass fenders would just have to modify a little for the 57

[Zapato]

thanks, but if/when this gets done it will be a ford supplied front clip.

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[sprink88]

Cool, I can dig it Zap

[ragtop]

I have built 3 cars with tilt front ends no 57s but a 56 ford Victoria 41 Studebaker coupe and 64 mercury comet all from the steel front ends just bolted or welded them together you have to cut bottom rear front fenders or rubes on the doors when you open it wanted to do a 57 but have not found the wright car

[Zapato]

YUP! Knew that trick from a couple of British cars that graced my driveway years ago. Also learned never to paint the underside of a hood black as it tends to just disappear and draw scalp blood.

Thanks for sharing, ragtop , all these little bits of knowledge add up nicely.

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[ragtop]

I found a fiberglass tilt from www.showcars-bodyparts.com for 895.00 if still being made I have got some glass stuff from them before but know much about them if a good company or not

[MT]

I found a fiberglass tilt from www.showcars-bodyparts.com for 895.00 if still being made I have got some glass stuff from them before but know much about them if a good company or not

Their website is outdated.  They quoted me around $2600 plus $400 to ship it.  They didn't have any in stock at the time(3 months ago).  I was warned by others to not buy anything they don't have in stock as it could take a long time to get the part.  My recollection is the person waited over 1 year.  Check their online reviews....

[Jeff Norwell]

Well,That company has a Toronto suburb contact number.
Never heard of them.
I am gonna call them today and let you know

[Jeff Norwell]

**EDIT**
Actually I have heard of them,really really bad rep.
DO NOT USE.
These guys are a bit harsh,but read on Mcduff.

http://ontariorodders.activeboard.com/t54838098/stiffed-by-show-cars-any-advice/

[RICH MUISE]

I was trying to remember if that was the company James had a horible experience with years ago.

[JPotter57]

That is it, Rich.  Do a search here on this site, and it will come up.  I had my whole diatribe on a note file, and would copy and paste on every website that mentioned that company.  Sorry parts, and even worse customer service.  Look it up.