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'57 QUAD HEADLIGHT CONVERSION-REVERSED!

Started by CobraJoe, 2020-06-03 15:16

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djfordmanjack

#105
2020-06-18 05:23
Now I hadn't expected that! But I must say that I do like the Pontiac bumpers and the rolled pan as well. ( If I had to make a decision on your car I would probably use a 57 Custom rear bumper without the bulky overriders)

I always admire this 57.


hiball3985

#106
2020-06-18 06:29
Quote from: mustang6984 on 2020-06-17 11:02
Of course they talk to us. Sometimes mine nag me...which is why we always refer to them as "she"... :006:
I've always referred to my cars as she's too, even when I've cussed at them  :003:
JIM:
HAPPY HOUR FOR ME IS A GOOD NAP
The universe is made up of electrons, protons, neutrons and morons.
1957 Ranchero
1960 F100 Panel
1966 Mustang

Ford Blue blood

#107
2020-06-18 08:02
58 Fairlane rear bumpers were IMHO much better suited and looking then the huge 57  500 bumper!
Certfied Ford nut, Bill
2016 F150 XLT Sport
2016 Focus (wife's car)
2008 Shelby GT500
57 Ranchero
36 Chevy 351C/FMX/8"/M II

CobraJoe

#108
2020-06-18 14:37
Quote from: djfordmanjack on 2020-06-18 05:23
Now I hadn't expected that! But I must say that I do like the Pontiac bumpers and the rolled pan as well. ( If I had to make a decision on your car I would probably use a 57 Custom rear bumper without the bulky overriders)

I always admire this 57.



Hey, it's close:  :blowup1:

When I was fourteen years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned twenty-one, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last seven years!

'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane,
'68 Torino GT
'15 F150,
'17 Escape,

RICH MUISE

#109
2020-06-18 15:54
Yep, you need another back bumper. I'd look into shortening/tucking a Custom bumper and reworking so it doesn't have the weird upwards angle when it wraps around to the side.
Also can't figure why they mounted yours and the other one so high........there's nothing but sheetmetal there, no heavy bracing to the frame, so almost useless protection wise.
Other than that they look ok, sorry to downgrade your beautiful ride.
I can do this, I can do this, I, well, maybe

CobraJoe

#110
2020-06-18 16:11
No offense taken. Those rear bumpers are the main reason I bought that car as I never cared for the stock rear bumpers; knowing all along that I would change the headlights.

Here are some better photos:



When I was fourteen years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned twenty-one, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last seven years!

'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane,
'68 Torino GT
'15 F150,
'17 Escape,

Jeff Norwell

#111
2020-06-22 04:54
Wow Joe.... you will have to excuse me.. been away from the board for sometime... but the the transformation is incredible..... I do like many customs but an original look can't be beat.
Beautiful work and Outstanding ride.

"Don't get Scared now little Fella"

1957 Ford Custom-428-4 speed
1957 Ford Custom 300-410-4 speed


http://www.norwell-equipped.com

CobraJoe

#112
2020-06-22 05:02
Thanks Jeff! Almost done, just need to cut in the trunk lock and rear emblem and I'll be happy.   :002:
When I was fourteen years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned twenty-one, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last seven years!

'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane,
'68 Torino GT
'15 F150,
'17 Escape,

RICH MUISE

#113
2020-06-22 07:43 Last Edit: 2020-06-22 07:45 by RICH MUISE
Rolling the pans on our '57's is difficult to do correctly, imho. Until you posted those last pics, I thought your po had taken the usual easy way to do it, but I'm really pleasantly surprised by what I'm looking at this morning. Going to have to retract what I said earlier, again, seems to be getting a habit for me now with you, lol.
I love the raised rib look he achieved without actually having one.........seems like a continuation/follow thru of the tailight/fin view from the back. 
I can do this, I can do this, I, well, maybe

CobraJoe

#114
2020-06-22 14:45
Thanks Rich...I was starting to take it personally and thinking maybe you just didn't like me. 
When I was fourteen years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned twenty-one, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last seven years!

'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane,
'68 Torino GT
'15 F150,
'17 Escape,

Ford Blue blood

#115
2020-06-23 07:21
I like the look...the stock 500 bumper is just way too big........although....I would have centered the bumpers between the bottom of the trunk and the bottom of the roll pan.
Certfied Ford nut, Bill
2016 F150 XLT Sport
2016 Focus (wife's car)
2008 Shelby GT500
57 Ranchero
36 Chevy 351C/FMX/8"/M II

CobraJoe

#116
2020-06-23 18:34 Last Edit: 2020-06-23 18:44 by CobraJoe
I had to pick up some parts a little North of me after work today, so I took advantage of my time and stopped in to visit 57 member John Viera and got to see his beautiful wife, shop as well as his Fords. I must say, very impressive and I'm glad I went, and as an added bonus; I was able to stop and have a beer with a good friend in these crazy times. It actual made things seem normal for a little while.

I was anxious to get home as I knew I had a UPS delivery from another 57 member, Djfordmanjack.
I cut open the box to unwrap the beautiful trunk emblem he so graciously supplied for me.....

I must say it is gorgeous, but as usual, my luck with Dennis Carpenter is not good these days.





I called their return number for a RMA#, but they were closed, there goes my weekend plans of installing my trunk lock and emblem. 

When I was fourteen years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned twenty-one, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last seven years!

'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane,
'68 Torino GT
'15 F150,
'17 Escape,

RICH MUISE

#117
2020-06-23 23:41
Bummer on the broken part. I guess I've been lucky. Nice you got to spend some time with another forum member though!
I can do this, I can do this, I, well, maybe

djfordmanjack

#118
2020-06-24 01:24
OMG.... :'(

that is annoying to say the least....Don't even know what to say, but I guess sh** happens. Oh my !
Hopefully they will have another one sent out asap. Sorry for the unconvenience, Joe.

CobraJoe

#119
2020-06-24 04:58 Last Edit: 2020-06-24 05:08 by CobraJoe
Thanks DJ, but it's not your fault, just really crappy packaging. The single piece of bubble wrap and a small piece of filler paper is to blame. If you look at the picture of the box in the second picture, it looks like it took a karate chop....
When I was fourteen years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned twenty-one, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last seven years!

'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane,
'68 Torino GT
'15 F150,
'17 Escape,
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