1957 country sedan build

[1930artdeco]

Well, I just put a deposit down on a complete 312 (hopefully-well it had a 4bbl carb at least) power train. I will get the rad, engine, tranny and drive shaft. Plus y?all of the PS components and a voltage regulator that looks good. Will pick it all up either this week or next. So my FE?s have to go bye bye really soon. My daughters school has an auto shop program so they may go there.

Mike

[mustang6984]

I won't be out that way until August...

[1930artdeco]

Mustang, check you messages.

[mustang6984]

got it...and replied...Hugh...

[1930artdeco]

Ok, I got the rear end brake lines in and I ran the long brake line so that I can start tomorrow to do the ends, supports and protectors. Got the MC out finally and decided to buy a rebuild just because I don't trust the original until I can clean it out. But I do have one question, How does the MC plumb into the brake lines? I am missing some thing that allows it to plumb into the system up front. Pics would be great.

Mike

[1930artdeco]

Noticed something today, is the tail gate supposed to rest on the little vertical bumperettes?

Mike

[Ford Blue blood]

Nope, there are flat straps on each side to hold it level with the bed floor.

The single output line from the master went to a distribution block located on the frame almost straight down from the master.

[glr7533]

Here are pictures of the block below the master cylinder, the block above the left front wheel and the right front wheel.

[RICH MUISE]

Good pics.
JFYI..if you are planning a front disc conversion (don't think you are), you probably don't want to run the front lines yet, as most of the conversion kits require the brake lines to connect to the calipers in front of the control arms. The brackets glr posted in his last pic would be moved and swapped right to left.

[1930artdeco]

Glr, thanks. So if I understand it right:

MC down to a junction block and from there you get the left front wheel which supplies the right front wheel. And then the rear brakes go the junction block from the MC. Correct?

Mike

[1930artdeco]

I figured out why I didn't see anything to copy/replace. Because there is nothing there. So, I went to NAPA and I can get a junction block from them, I saw a what appears to be a bolt hole in the frame, what size is the bolt that goes in there? Also, should I put a fabric type wrap around the lines for protection and temp control?

Mike

P.S. I just remembered I pulling parts off of a 57 fairlane so I will grab the block off that car.

[1930artdeco]

Ok I picked everything up. I got the following items:

V-8 rad-still looks functional
312-can't verify until maybe next weekend when I can remove the tranny and look for the dot.
Ford-o-matic, plus drive shaft.
All of the linkages
57 Ranchero seat
59 Steering column and pitman arm
brake junction block so I can finish installing the brake lines.
Original license plates from the donor car.
All of the PS components-spares now


I popped the valve covers looking for sludge-NONE! I am going to be optimistic and hope this engine still has life left in it . The carb has been replaced, and the road tube is gone replaced by PCV valve. All of the linkages seem to be there except a little ball got broken off of the carb linkage that can just barely be seen in the PCV pic. Anyone have a replacement or know where to get one? The block is still full of antifreeze so it will have to be drained. It came with the starter and gen as well as all of PS stuff.


The manager of the yard allowed me to publish his contact info for others who may need parts. I know there is what is left of a 57 fairlane, 59 wagon, 2 59 rancheros and a 57 ranchero. His name is Logan and his number is707-540-5208. And now for the pic porn.


Mike

[mustang6984]

Not only is there no sludge inside the motor, but appears that there was minimal leakage to the outside as well. Indicates a motor that had an easy life and was well cared for. You may have well scored big! Congrats!   

[lalessi1]

Here is the carb linkage part that you need.

https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-26523-115-007.aspx?origin=keyword

[1930artdeco]

That is it. Thank you.

Mike