1957 Ford Country Sedan mocha silver V8 4dr wagon

[billd5string]

That cover over the floor switch and pedal are really cool. Is that factory? I guess knowing you it must be - mine doesn't have either.

And I love the smiley face on the transmission hump - I know it's probably already covered up by carpet, but I smile every time I see it in your pictures.

[RICH MUISE]

Guenter....what rear view mirror is in yours?

[djfordmanjack]

@Rich
Unfortunately the NOS FoMoCo box for the mirror has no part# on it other than 'Comet nite and day' written by hand. bought it from ebay and I think it's 1964ish Comet/Fairlane. it's hard to tell as those look all so similar ( T bird Galaxie Comet Fairlane) I like the stripes on mine and the day/night mode is really useful in a daily driver. it's also a lot wider than the og 57 and covers the whole wraparound liftgate glass in the CS wagon. the stem has the correct threads for the 57 bracket and nut and it fits without any modification whatsover.(I have and keep the og 57 mirror for later, if somebody wanted to put back to stock).
@Bill. this is the factory dip switch cover that we were discussing a few weeks or months ago. again they rust out because of the faulty vent drain rubber, which is directly above. John Gambill Sr had some for sale in the classified section short time ago with other nice stuff ( I bought a NOS idler arm kit ). He either sold all of the covers or deleted the ad for other reason as I can't find it anymore. you should pm him. (I am talking about the metal cover that actually holds the dip switch)

That pedal is an old accessory from the 1950s or 1960s. They are readily available on ebay for around $20 and they sure are useful!
I have one of them in all of my dip switch equipped cars. They are called EZ-Dim'r or Dimmer and simply slip over the og dip.
switch. They make finding and pressing the dip switch much easier.

[hiball3985]

Guenter, just curious but I have never heard the dimmer switch referred to as a dip switch.

[djfordmanjack]

Jim, maybe this is a British expression I have taken over from my British bikes, MGs and British friends. Let's hear what Gary says about that. You know about their bonnets, mudguards and stuff....

[lalessi1]

"That pedal is an old accessory from the 1950s or 1960s. They are readily available on ebay for around $20 and they sure are useful!
I have one of them in all of my dip switch equipped cars. They are called EZ-Dim'r or Dimmer and simply slip over the og dip.
switch. They make finding and pressing the dip switch much easier."



Well I HAD to have one... I ordered mine on eBay this morning. Way cool, I have never seen one before.

[djfordmanjack]

received the CS script from San Diego, Ca. via Carver, Ma. ! Thanx Jay and especially Conti Bob for the great script. It's in about the same condition and patina as my orginal and matches the wagon perfectly! I am going to use it as is, replacing the old one ( missing the  'n' which I had added with a pencil).

[mustang6984]

LOL!!! That was a heck of a nice "lead job" for the "N". A casual glance would have passed right over it.

[Ecode70D]

Guenter, just curious but I have never heard the dimmer switch referred to as a dip switch.

Jim
I haven't heard that expression "dip" since the 50's when I was in England.   

[djfordmanjack]

replaced a leaky fuel gauge sending float






good news the tank is near mint inside. must have been replaced or cleaned before:


put a little extra padding in the worn seat cushions. this is just a quick repair for this season.


carpet, sisal mats and seats are back in the wagon.








this is not a tailfin, it's a tool tray !

[Swank]

nice

[djfordmanjack]

staying on topic, this is no restoration! corners cut , but cleaned up.
Plenty of OLD and worn in this wagon - and proud of its history !




first time out of the shop and hanging out with the rest of the 'Gang'.
I have been working nearly 20 years to finally get this together. mighty proud.

[hiball3985]

It looks awesome for a driver. Light the fire and drive it like you stole it 

[mustang6984]

You ought to be proud! Looks good...well done!

[RICH MUISE]

Great photos......They all look good. Heck of a collection you put together, Guenter.