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1957 Ford Fairlane 500, 2 Dr. Hardtop on 2040-cars

Year:1957 Mileage:84026 Color: Black /
 Gold Tweed
Location:

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:C6 AUTOMATIC
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:Rebuilt 351, 4 barrel windsor motor
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1957
Interior Color: Gold Tweed
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: V-8
Model: Fairlane
Trim: 2 dr. hardtop
Drive Type: Rear
Mileage: 84,026
Exterior Color: Black
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

I found this car in a barn in 2003 where the vehicle sat for 25 years. After getting the car home, I decided to do a frame off restoration. After working on this vehicle for many years my health has changed and I am unable to finish this car the way I would like to. I am looking for a buyer who will finish and enjoy the car. The car is 80% done. If you love '57 Fords you will love this one!


What has been done to this vehicle is as follows:
1974 Torino Rebilt 351, 4 barrel Windsor Motor
C6 Automatic Transmission
New springs, shocks, wheel cylinders, brake & gas lines, brake hoses front and back
Master cylinder with dual reservoir out of '67 Mustang
356 Tail Gears
Original gas tank, has been checked over like new
New exhaust front to back
Switched from generator to alternator
Frame completely disassembled, all new bushings on front and back, new body mounts
New rocker panels and 2 new lower quarters
2 California front fenders
Lowered car 4" in front - needs front end alignment

Doors, underneath hood, trunk have been stripped and painted. New seals around trunk and doors.

Inner fenders, core support, bumper braces, trim around windshield and doors, taillight housing, headlight rings have all been powder coated.

Side door glass and vent windows out on both sides of car, have windows and new track.

Where spare time goes in trunk no rust. Had to put in 2" x 4" patches where body mounts are.  Also 2 patches 2" x 5" where driver put his 
feet.

Floor pan is solid from front to back, original drain holes.

All wiring hooked up except parking lights.

Car is pretty much done - runs and drives!

Car needs new interior, front end alignment, blocked, little filler and painted.

Have all the chrome which has been polished and straightened. I also have the inlaid gold.

Extra items:  2 grills, 2 parking lights with new lenses and gaskets, 2 back bumpers and front bumper.

If you have any questions regarding this vehicle - call Ray at (608) 467-7820 or (608) 712-7444.


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Recently reunited after its previous split, Saleen is back on the map and hard at work on new aftermarket modifications for a wide array of muscle cars. We knew it would only be a matter of time before it would release a new 302 Mustang, and now it's sent out the first image to show us what to expect.
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Thu, Apr 30 2015

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