The Ford Barn

JimNNN · 07-12-2023, 12:04 AM

Such a beautiful car. Congratulations on the completion of your project. Looks like it's ready to pounce on some '57 Bel Air power packs!

Jay in Mass · 07-12-2023, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lamar Wadsworth

Love it. Looks like an unmarked cop car from back in the day. Georgia State Patrol had some '57 Fords in Plain Jane trim with 312s with supercharger. What's the third character of the serial number which indicates the assembly plant? My father worked at the Atlanta plant when they were building them.

Lamar
The Mass. State Police used the same cars in 1957. I remember in early 1958 going with my brother and he bought a beautiful 1957 former MSP 2dr
custom. That car was just like new and it was fast. It looked a lot like Jeff's custom. Wish I had it today. Jay

KULTULZ · 08-13-2023, 08:47 AM

!!! - BEAUTIFUL OUTCOME - !!!

428PI?

Will she get down and dirty?

How did you do the interior?

Jeff Norwell · 08-15-2023, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by KULTULZ

!!! - BEAUTIFUL OUTCOME - !!!

428PI?

Will she get down and dirty?

How did you do the interior?

Yes.. 428PI... but completely re worked by a local FE guru and friend, Don Palmer.
As for the interior, its not done yet.... the front seat and left interior door card will be done in late September.Along with the rear interior quarter panels and the business tray will be installed at that time as well.
I have been driving it all the time and doing small fixes and tuning.(a heater core that leaks is now at the rad shop)... things like that.. annoying.. but its all part of a new build.

Yes.I have to finish the window trim(corner pieces )
I have switched out the radials for the proper Firestones..... I use them for local driving.. and any long trips, I will use the radials.
The FE pulls like a charging Freight train....and I am extremely happy with the outcome.
I need to do the welting and rubber mats... and small details in the interior,... but that can wait until I am satisfied with any minor issues.
I have a second 57 I am doing as well... it will be 1960 352 powered with a 4 speed.A original Paint 57 Custom 300 that lived its entire life in the Childress TX area.... last on the road in 1971.
So my winter will be busy!

Thanks all!

Jeff Norwell · 08-15-2023, 08:00 AM

Last pic(with the radials on).
Thanks again guys.

totto · 08-15-2023, 08:40 AM

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I like the color, same as my 9 passenger 1957 Country Squire. Fun to drive as yours is too.

Gene F · 08-15-2023, 01:28 PM

Where did you get that T-Bird hood scoop?

Jeff Norwell · 08-15-2023, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene F

Where did you get that T-Bird hood scoop?

From a T-Bird.

..seriously.. a wrecked 56-57 Bird.

c.murray · 08-26-2023, 03:33 PM

I recall a new 1957 Ford Custom as a lucky draw at Cruckshank Motors in Weston, Ontario. It was also black.

mercman from oz · 08-26-2023, 04:36 PM

Looking Good - Beautiful job

mercman from oz · 08-26-2023, 05:04 PM

Winter Project - 1957 Ford Custom 300 Tudor Sedan

Gene F · 08-26-2023, 06:32 PM

Jeff good for you. I have often thought I'd like to convert my 57 with an automatic over to a 5-speed. Just don't wanna think about adding that third pedal, and all that work underneath the car. Every time I hire work out it seems like a mess.

mercman from oz · 08-27-2023, 04:46 AM

While Jeff has two 1957 Fords, a Custom Tudor Sedan and a Custom 300 Tudor Sedan (lucky man) did you know that Ford Motor Company were going to offer the same two models, Custom and Custom 300 in 1958, but at the last moment, that apparently didn't happen.
The above picture shows the base Custom models. Ford did offer the Custom 300 in 1958.
Question - were any made and released before Ford pulled the pin on production?

KULTULZ · 08-27-2023, 09:38 AM

The ILL you show above does show in the EXTERIOR MLDGS SECTION of the MPC.

Both (70A - TUDOR SDN and 73A - FORDOR SDN) are shown as 'CUSTOM 300'.

It also shows 'CUSTOM 300' with a single spear down the sides.

No PLAIN JANE showed (1949-1959 MPC FINAL ISSUE).

Let me do some research and I will be back in a few days.

07-12-2023, 12:04 AM	#21
JimNNN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 522	Re: Finally have my 57 Ford Custom finished. Such a beautiful car. Congratulations on the completion of your project. Looks like it's ready to pounce on some '57 Bel Air power packs!

08-13-2023, 08:47 AM	#23
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,477	Re: Finally have my 57 Ford Custom finished. !!! - BEAUTIFUL OUTCOME - !!! 428PI? Will she get down and dirty? How did you do the interior? __________________ *** - WHY IS IT ... - ... that everything you buy in the grocery store is either wrapped in or contained in plastic but the government doesn't want you to carry it out in a plastic bag? WONDERING IN W(BY GOD)V ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)

08-15-2023, 08:40 AM	#26
totto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 222	Re: Finally have my 57 Ford Custom finished. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I like the color, same as my 9 passenger 1957 Country Squire. Fun to drive as yours is too.

08-15-2023, 01:28 PM	#27
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,973	Re: Finally have my 57 Ford Custom finished. Where did you get that T-Bird hood scoop?

08-26-2023, 03:33 PM	#29
c.murray Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 11	Re: Finally have my 57 Ford Custom finished. I recall a new 1957 Ford Custom as a lucky draw at Cruckshank Motors in Weston, Ontario. It was also black.

08-26-2023, 04:36 PM	#30
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: Finally have my 57 Ford Custom finished. Looking Good - Beautiful job

08-26-2023, 05:04 PM	#31
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: Finally have my 57 Ford Custom finished. Winter Project - 1957 Ford Custom 300 Tudor Sedan

08-26-2023, 06:32 PM	#32
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,973	Re: Finally have my 57 Ford Custom finished. Jeff good for you. I have often thought I'd like to convert my 57 with an automatic over to a 5-speed. Just don't wanna think about adding that third pedal, and all that work underneath the car. Every time I hire work out it seems like a mess.

08-27-2023, 04:46 AM	#33
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: Finally have my 57 Ford Custom finished. While Jeff has two 1957 Fords, a Custom Tudor Sedan and a Custom 300 Tudor Sedan (lucky man) did you know that Ford Motor Company were going to offer the same two models, Custom and Custom 300 in 1958, but at the last moment, that apparently didn't happen. The above picture shows the base Custom models. Ford did offer the Custom 300 in 1958. Question - were any made and released before Ford pulled the pin on production?

08-27-2023, 09:38 AM	#34
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,477	Re: Finally have my 57 Ford Custom finished. The ILL you show above does show in the EXTERIOR MLDGS SECTION of the MPC. Both (70A - TUDOR SDN and 73A - FORDOR SDN) are shown as 'CUSTOM 300'. It also shows 'CUSTOM 300' with a single spear down the sides. No PLAIN JANE showed (1949-1959 MPC FINAL ISSUE). Let me do some research and I will be back in a few days.