1957 Ford Country Sedan mocha silver V8 4dr wagon

[Fairlane62]

throwing crankshafts (winner of the day about 6 yards)

What type crankshaft did you throw?  Ch**y cranks are heavier than most Fords, but I've thrown more of them in the scrap bin. 

[djfordmanjack]

yes it was a SBC crankshaft. it was just for fun and raising a little spending money for the organizing club. I don't know whether or not the crankshaft was donated by the 57 Chef 4dr wagon owner....

yesterday we had a holiday, so I took the wagon out to my parents place in the country.

[CobraJoe]

Very nice.
The views must be spectacular!

[RICH MUISE]

I miss the mountains! That's beautiful country. Are the spikes on the roof to help prevent ice/snow avalanches?

[djfordmanjack]

It is indeed a nice place to be! My parents are building a 2 car addition to our garage/shed/driveway, so the 57CS may even get shelter in the future 
Yes Rich, those are spikes preventing ice and snow avalanches from the roof. up to 40 inches of snow in a day can be quite normal, a few times of the winter. You guys would be breathing well in summer, temps rarely go over 85F, always a nice breeze up from the valley. It was really a super nice day out with family ( which obviously the 57CS is already a member of as well.... )

[Jeff Norwell]

So beautiful G!

[Marc]

Wow what a beautiful place! I'm not a fan of snow at all, but I wouldn't mind it so much in a place like that.

[djfordmanjack]

Thanx guys ! I don't have to tell you about winter, Jeff.....
Marc, same with me. Personally I like it warm and sunny, but as an Austrian, I DO ski and climb summits, and I absolutely love wintertime at my parents place in the country. Also there is no salt on local roads, and it is just the snow plow and the rest is up to your driving skills!

[djfordmanjack]

My friend of 30 years, Martin took this short video clip today. 57 exiting his driveway. I am driving it on a daily basis again. If it wasn't for the car size ( compared to Austrian streets), it makes an ideal around town daily driver.

[CobraJoe]

Very nice!

[mustang6984]

Sweet! Jealous people in your rear-view mirror daily I am sure! 

[djfordmanjack]

Back home after a 95 degree late summer day, took some brake drums and mechanical parts to a machine shop for inspection and doing grocery around noon. I just randomly parked her in a spot under the trees where I usually never park. Also the Merc I didn't care to put on the ramp ( of the sheltered lift), so she took a summer nap under the ole cherry tree. Little did I know what would happen after sun down and shop lights on... total coincidence. This is about my best night of the year probably...

[1930artdeco]

Love the pics, not sure if the wagon is waiting to run you over for leaving her outside or she just want to come inside and be by the fire .

[mustang6984]

Nice shadow shots G! I like! 

[RICH MUISE]

Awesome pics. Gotta love the low-key shots!