1957 Ford Country Sedan Test Run

1957 Ford Country Sedan T-Bird Special Station Wagon
Just a brief walk-around and then starting it up and running it for the first time since I finished up most of the engine work and installed the new distributor.

Basic work that still needs to be done:
Remove the old and clogged choke tube and install a new on in the manifold
Tune the choke
Build and install new exhaust
Turn and re-install all four brake drums
Install new e-brake cables
Rebuild power steering system
Drain the transmission and torque converter, replace the transmission filter, re-fill the transmission
Install new turn indicator switch
Install new front turn indicator lights
Install new crankcase vent filter/screen
Replace the tires
Clean up the inside, clean the outside...then it's ready for a test drive

This car sat for over 20 years before I got it running again. The engine, brakes, fuel system, cooling system, suspension, steering arms, etc... have all been rebuilt at this point. There's alot left to do, but it's pretty far along at this point.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 1957
• Ford
• Country
• Sedan
• T-Bird
• Special
• y-block
• 312
• Station
• Wagon

[jeepers2655]

yellow and cream white, Dad traded for a 63 country sedan with 289.maroon color.then we grew up to Cars ,no more wagons.

[canadiancatgreen]

just wondering why would Ford call this a sedan if it was a wagon?

very cool car

[jeepers2655]

we had the 312 in our 9 pass.

[fifty7squire]

i'm a big 1957 ford fan, have several, love to see an update on yours....

[BlaeceAelf]

@JohnnyDesaint they did come with a 223 i6...it was underpowered. The i300 can be tuned up into a decently fast motor with aftermarket components, but out of the box, it's low horse power high torque (just like the undersquared 6-230 tornado in my M715). That's great for a truck, but not so wonderful for a car, especially not one where you may be cruising at highway speeds of 65mph for any period of time.

[JohnnyDesaint]

@BlaeceAelf thanx for all ur help ,i appreciate your input!but didnt these wagons come with 223 i6 ?.thats smaller than a 300.and they used 300s for dump trucks.i had a 300 in my work truck and i would pack it with dirt and it had power like hell.

[BlaeceAelf]

@JohnnyDesaint you should have more than enough room for an airbag setup (done properly) with an FE block in there. The 300 i6 is going to be very underpowered for that car in my opinion. Just my opinion that is...but you did ask :)

[JohnnyDesaint]

@BlaeceAelf i want to put in a 300 i6.i had very good experience with those and i need the extra room to run my air bag system.

[BlaeceAelf]

@JohnnyDesaint why the 70's? I'd shoot more for a 64/65 FE block (maybe a 352 or 390) with a cruise-o-matic 3 speed automatic. Or you could go with a Ford Y-Block (292 or 312) mated to a Ford-o-matic transmission...although this would be more difficult to find parts for. I'd probably stay away from the 70's era engines...right when smog controls and such were being implemented and most were not well designed.

[JohnnyDesaint]

@BlaeceAelf im hoping that i could find a donor car from te 70s that has an engine and tranny that would bolt up.maybe a 302 with a c4.i really would like a 300 i6.thanx for replying1