ebay 57 question .

6cyl57 · 2013-07-08 09:32

This maybe belong in the for sale section. I figure this page gets more traffic.
I'm not looking to buy, just curious about the head lights. Was that a safety
feature added late in 57 or a dealer retro installation.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-FORD-CUSTOM-SHORT-TRUNK-2-DOOR-SOLID-PROJECT-/221248717994?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item33837384aa

JimNolan · 2013-07-08 09:51

Safety had nothing to do with it. It was just another aftermarket add on to bring the customer into the "future". It's a very nice car to restore. Looks pretty decent.

Zapato · 2013-07-08 11:59

wonder what that dash mounted rear view mirror came from?

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JimNolan · 2013-07-08 12:18

Quote from: Zapato on 2013-07-08 11:59
wonder what that dash mounted rear view mirror came from?

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Another "future" add on. It's a shame, we pay big money to restore cars we didn't care enough about to keep from the past.

6cyl57 · 2013-07-08 14:10

I just noticed the the vin / door tag. It shows tranx axle ?
things that make you go hmmm

RICH MUISE · 2013-07-08 14:34

Quote from: 6cyl57 on 2013-07-08 14:10
I just noticed the the vin / door tag. It shows tranx axle ?
things that make you go hmmm

Not sure what your wondering about. Trans code is 1, axel code is 3. Different style plates had the build codes in the serial numbers.
That seller actually has three of these listed on ebay. hit the "see other items" button.

6cyl57 · 2013-07-08 14:47

oh ..yea , I get it . I was thinking transaxle as one . I have been working on a '62
Tempest also. They have one. The tag just looked a little different than
some of the others I have seen.

Jeff Norwell · 2013-07-11 09:42

Another..... in Texas as well...... maybe its me.. the VIN looks...strange.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-FORD-CUSTOM-SHORT-TRUNK-2-DOOR-SOLID-FACTORY-BLACK-PROJECT-/221250269304?_trksid=p4340.m748&ViewItem=&_trkparms=clkid=8998981836507826719&item=221250269304&forcev4exp=true#v4-47

wildhog · 2013-07-11 11:23

Jeff, the black car is a early car, with large I.D.tag and the tan car is a latter car with smaller I.D.tag, but more information on tag.

Jeff Norwell · 2013-07-11 11:30

Quote from: wildhog on 2013-07-11 11:23
Jeff, the black car is a early car, with large I.D.tag and the tan car is a latter car with smaller I.D.tag, but more information on tag.

Ahhh........ did not know that!

JPotter57 · 2013-07-13 14:22

I like the Custom...those headlights would be the first thing to go though..

Ecode70D · 2013-07-13 15:45

Either one of them would be nice cars to fix up/restore. That black one looks especially neat.

Jeff Norwell · 2013-07-13 16:56

Quote from: JPotter57 on 2013-07-13 14:22
I like the Custom...those headlights would be the first thing to go though..

Damn straight!...... they are Fugly!

Ecode70D · 2013-07-13 17:31

" Quote from: JPotter57 on Today at 12:22:56 PM
I like the Custom...those headlights would be the first thing to go though.."

If I had a 57 with those funny headlights, I would ask for a night time delivery so my friends and neighbors wouldn't get to see them before I took them off the car. Come to think of it if I had to park it in the woods behind my house, I'd cover the front with a canvas just to be on the safe side.
This is just my opinion.

Jeff Norwell · 2013-07-14 16:31

I heard that Ford offered dual headlight conversions kits towards the end of 57 thru dealerships.... would that be one of those?..... if so..... that designer must have been called out of the minors..... ha ha ah ha

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