1957 Ford Thunderbird
Dec 10, 2023 11:33:46 #
A new participant to our monthly Cruise-in brought his original owner Ford Thunderbird and brought along his pal. Although restored with new paint and some necessary new mechanical components, it remains in substantially as purchased in 1957!
Original owner & Pal
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312 c.i. Thunderbird Special Engine
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Leaning of spare tire necessary to carry it in trunk as opposed to previous years that mounted it on Continental Kit on bumper
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Dec 10, 2023 11:44:36 #
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Dec 10, 2023 13:06:12 #
A gorgeous 'Bird !
I always wanted to have one of these - only with a 427 side-oiler and side pipes like the Cobra ! 8-)
Nothing says F O R D like a 57 'Bird !
I always wanted to have one of these - only with a 427 side-oiler and side pipes like the Cobra ! 8-)
Nothing says F O R D like a 57 'Bird !
Dec 10, 2023 14:11:28 #
Dec 10, 2023 16:27:29 #
And the guy took 2nd place money for Food ... at Jaxson's ...hope he finds a better looking date ... Ahh he's a nice guy ...
Dec 10, 2023 16:44:01 #
Dec 10, 2023 18:37:58 #
The ‘55 T-Bird was always my first choice as a kid!
(The next 5 years were just copies, and a downgraded ‘55 Bird.}
The engines needed a touch from [Shelby]!
(The next 5 years were just copies, and a downgraded ‘55 Bird.}
The engines needed a touch from [Shelby]!
Dec 10, 2023 19:10:07 #
Dec 11, 2023 06:11:27 #
FL Streetrodder wrote:
A new participant to our monthly Cruise-in brought his original owner Ford Thunderbird and brought along his pal. Although restored with new paint and some necessary new mechanical components, it remains in substantially as purchased in 1957!
Great images!!
My favorite T Bird
Dec 11, 2023 07:02:14 #
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Dec 11, 2023 09:00:19 #
Streetrodder, is the hood sccop functional? Is that the reason for the "lip" at the forward half of the air cleaner?
Dec 11, 2023 09:22:16 #
rskoba wrote:
Streetrodder, is the hood sccop functional? Is that the reason for the "lip" at the forward half of the air cleaner?
To the best of my knowledge, the hood scoop on '55-'57 Thunderbirds were functional, but being low on the hood really didn't allow them to capture much air into the engine compartment. I also seem to remember that I was once told that these early Birds came with a block-off plate to be installed for cold weather driving.
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