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[hiball3985]

I had recently been cleaning out a 40 yr accumulation of car parts and still had some 57 parts. I saw this guy with a 57 and asked if he was interested in any of them. He told me he had decided to stop working on cars and was going to sell it. The next thing I knew the thing followed me home. After owning 5 in previous years 1966-1980, and 57's always being my favorite I had really wanted another one. I was so happy to see this one was a standard trans and stock 292.. It will soon be replaced with a top loader that I have. I also still have the 2x4 manifold and carbs from my 57 custom 300, it has been sitting since 1970 so will require some cleanup. It has a disc brake upgrade also. I have lots of work to do on many minor issues.

[RICH MUISE]

Great looking ride..I like the color combo, just seems "right". Welcome to the site btw...always good to add members knowledgeable about '57's.
Rich

[hiball3985]

Thanks Rich,
I was sure if that color combo was available in 57 but then I got a die cast model licensed by Ford that shows that color. I started building 57's in 1966 but at my age a lot of the knowledge is ancient history but some of it coming back as I fiddle around.

[Frankenstein57]

Jim, nice looking ranchero, welcome!   Mark

[hiball3985]

Thank you Mark. I can't wait to get her on the road. One problem I have is the tires are hardly worn but were put on in 1998, I can't get new ones until after the holidays. So for the time being I don't drive any further then I can walk back home