1957 country sedan build

[59meteor]

Yeah, the way Ford routed and secured the spark plug wires certainly looks neat and tidy, but also makes replacing them a major PITA. Kinda like the 60s Corvettes with small block engines. On those Corvettes, the plug wires were routed underneath the heads, and to add to the experience, were covered with steel covers, I assume to help reduce radio static from RFIs that the fiberglass body didn`t block. Same as the Plymouth AAR Cudas, that had factory fiberglass hoods, on only those models, MoPar installed the radio antenna on the rear 1/4 panel, far from the engine. The steel hood cars had the antenna on the RF fender.

[1930artdeco]

Well got the wire routed and hooked up. On the plus side, I did not need to move the engine back because of the tranny. Apparently, the tranny mount bracket has a front and back. I reversed it and bingo everything lined up. I also got the windshield trim installed. Next up is flapper valves, heater and drive shaft install. After that is the engine/carb etc. in prep for her first fire up in 40 years.

[mustang6984]

Considering what you had when you started...AND the move 800+ miles north in the middle of this...you have done a heck of a job! Look in the mirror and pat yourself on the back! You've earned it!
Wish I could be there to see it and hear it fire off! 

[1930artdeco]

Well got the fresh air ducts regasketed and installed, now I am onto the heater box and cable tonight. Then I just have to take the inst. cluster out and fix the needle and make sure the gas gauge is operating correctly and the dash will be done! Looking forward to firing her up in another month or so!

[mustang6984]

This is great news! You have come so far since your first days on the forum! Heck of an inspiration to everyone. There is a Mustang show in Bellevue 3rd weekend in July. They have a non-mustang section too. You can find out info at: https://mustangsnorthwest.com/ if you are interested.
Keep up the good work!!!

[1930artdeco]

Thanks Hugh. Slowly but surely I am creeping forward.

Mike

[1930artdeco]

Small update:

So the drive shaft is in and boy what a discussion I created with it. I am thinking it is an early 9" where a worker used a left over 56 bat wing u joint yoke in it. How he managed to do it I have no idea but it is there and will stay put for a bit until a can change it over to a spicer type that a 57 should have.

The gauges had to go back to the shop for some minor tweaking and Rusty at Speedometer service was super helper with walking through things only to find out it needed the tweaking-will recommend him highly in the future for anyone needing service on their speedo.

The tranny is all sealed up, I had to fight with the cooling tubes by bending and tweaking them but I got them to fit-finally. And I added the 5 qts of Type F tranny fluid per the manual and am letting it set until I can start her up and add more.

The carb is on I just need to figure out the linkages to the throttle and tranny now. The MC is going to get rebuilt as I cannot get it to hold pressure and when I push on the pedal I hear some gurgling type noise, so I think it is leaking past a seal.

The tank is back in after verifying the fuel gauge works mostly correctly. I guess as mostly correctly a 50's gas gauge will work. I just need to ground it to the frame now.

The heater core is hooked up and the hot water valve in the engine compartment work around seems to work just fine. I will see what happens when I add water to it.

That is all for now, will keep plugging away faster now.

Mike

[mustang6984]

Mike...I have a buddy in Marysville (not too far from you) who could be a source of knowledge and parts if you need. Nice guy! A little rough around the edges...but he is a great friend of nearly 40 years!

[1930artdeco]

Thanks Hugh, I am always looking for links to parts. I just got another tip about a guy down in the Seattle area who may have wagon parts. Can never have to many friends in this business. Just PM with his info.

Mike

[mustang6984]

PM sent...

[1930artdeco]

Got it, thank you.

[1930artdeco]

Found I have a Frankenstein 9". So it will need some work done to it. Like a new pinion seal and yoke. Not all that bad really. But on the up side I found I have instead of the factory 3.56 it has 3.00 gearing👍.

[1930artdeco]

OK. Time for another update:

-I have hooked up the fuel line to the pump.
-I have added an oil filter and oil!!!!!!!
-Hooked up the horns-I will see if they work or not. If not I have two more sets waiting in the wings as replacements.
-Next up is vacuum to the Dist, fuel to the carb and rebuild the MC as it will not hold pressure. The water pump should return in a week or so and then water goes in and the PS pump goes on. Then I just have to make sure the all of the pulleys line up. Does anyone have a picture of how the carb (autolite 4V) hooks up to the throttle and transmission?

Mike

[1930artdeco]

I have a 65 Autolite 4100 and the air cleaner will not fit down on it due to the choke housing. Will a 58 work instead? Or do I have to use a cheesey aftermarket chrome one  

Mike

[abe_lugo]

For the horns.  Clean the mount areas really clean like grind them.  Then clean the power tab well also. The some wires and 12V battery to test. 
Sometimes a rubber mallet helps if it's stuck. I would test before
Mounting them.  The. You will know if it's the horns or just wiring in the car that needs help.