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Started by yblock57, 2020-12-30 12:01

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KULTULZ

#15
2021-01-03 11:24
Quote from: yblock57 link=topic=8535.msg82057#msg82057=1609434786

Making another order from CASCO for the '57 bird now. Needed a water pump and now the list is pushing $300... the never ending urge to spend more $.

Hate to interrupt this thread but I am sure you are familiar with the 55-57 overheating problem(s). This is the newly designed CASCO WP for a Y-BLOCK BIRD? Maybe make sure you keep the core as it's ID markings will keep the car numbers correct in the future?
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57chero

#16
2021-01-03 17:22
I installed there water pump on my 56 bird along with a aluminum radiator.

57chero

#17
2021-01-03 17:31
57 Ranchero has been done for a while, so got a new project.

RICH MUISE

#18
2021-01-04 00:34
New project??....hell that car looks like it spent many years being a project. Gorgeous!!
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lalessi1

#19
2021-01-04 07:14
That is the best looking Y-block I have ever seen, in a stunning engine compartment!
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yblock57

#20
2021-01-04 10:20
Sounds like a great, dependable cruiser. Probably does pretty well on gas too.
Kent

'57 Fairlaine 500 | '57 Thunderbird | '56 F-100 | '56 Crown Vic

CobraJoe

#21
2021-01-04 17:23
WOW! That paint really came back!
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yblock57

#22
2021-01-04 18:02
Quote from: KULTULZ on 2021-01-03 11:24
Hate to interrupt this thread but I am sure you are familiar with the 55-57 overheating problem(s). This is the newly designed CASCO WP for a Y-BLOCK BIRD? Maybe make sure you keep the core as it's ID markings will keep the car numbers correct in the future?

You are correct, KULTULZ. Ordered that exact pump.

Car has never overheated but does creep up in traffic. The old pump is a generic parts-house garden variety. Original one is long gone, unfortunately.
Kent

'57 Fairlaine 500 | '57 Thunderbird | '56 F-100 | '56 Crown Vic

thomasso

#23
2021-01-04 21:10
I've been led to believe that all 56 T Birds were shipped with continental kits ( toilet seats ) to help correct the poor handling of 55s, too light on the rear. i don't like toilet seats either.  Is the assumption correct?
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57chero

#24
2021-01-04 23:22
From what I understand is 55 owners complained of no trunk space so in 56 they did the continental kit and because of it they were ass end heavy and didn't handle very good so in 57 they changed the styling by lengthening the 1/4 panels which meant more trunk space to accommodate the spare tire plus luggage.

yblock57

#25
2021-01-05 09:37
Quote from: 57chero on 2021-01-03 17:22
I installed there water pump on my 56 bird along with a aluminum radiator.

That '56 looks great! Really like that aluminum intake and perfectly detailed engine compartment. Great job.

Detailed the '57 bird a few years ago. Black is very unforgiving. Turned out ok for a weekend warrior.

Kent

'57 Fairlaine 500 | '57 Thunderbird | '56 F-100 | '56 Crown Vic

57chero

#26
2021-01-05 10:43
Looks really good, its a lot of work as you know getting the engine compartment dialed in. You went a lot farther than I did and it shows, on mine I cleaned it up best I could with the motor in and touched up a few areas on the inner fenders, these T-birds are a completely different animal when it comes to working on them compared to the 57 fords.
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