1957 Ford Thunderbird

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Seller: c5max ✉️ (131) 0%, Location: Saint Augustine, Florida, US, Ships to: US, CA, GB, AU, Item: 182835657732 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Up for auction is a 1957 Ford Thunderbird which has undergone extensive modification to create a custom street rod.  This project was begun approximately 10 years ago with a stock 1957 312cid 3-spd car, there are thousands of hours and dollars in extensive body modifications to create a unique and appealing custom Thunderbird.  A detailed photo album of over 300 photos of in-process is available for interested parties, please send a direct message for the web link.   This car is nearly complete, just customize it with the paint color of your choice and install the engine/trans combo you prefer and you'll be ready to compete for trophies at car shows across the country.  The winning bidder will receive the car, all spare components, and all photos of the car as well as a clean title.  Details of the current status of all major subsystems is captured below, if you have additional questions please contact us directly.  In-person inspections are welcome and we can provide referral from a local Thunderbird restoration expert who has viewed the car.   BODY: Reshaped body with extensive modifications of headlights, taillights, grill, bumpers, hood and trunk.  Fabricated 90's model Mustang convertible windshield frame chopped 6 inches and installed.  Note that door glass has been eliminated and there is no top, this car is a pure roadster. Head and tail lights have been molded into the body with custom front LED head lights and 64 Falcon rear tail lights. Grill area reshaped, front bumper sectioned and rolled front pan. Custom louvers installed in the front fenders. Front fender air vents removed and filled. Factory hood scoop lengthened. Hand formed smooth firewall. Front inner fender panels and radiator shroud custom made and smoothed. "A" and "B" pillars smoothed.  Doors hung on Hagan hidden door hinges. Bear Claw door, hood, and trunk latches activated via solenoid controlled by single key fob.  Factory gas filler door removed and filled.  Rear bumper sectioned, factory exhaust in bumper filled, and rear pan rolled with new exhaust exiting in the center of the rolled pan. Trunk opening reversed. Custom 20 gallon fuel tank, Monza style fuel filler located in rear panel behind seats. Body, frame and under carriage media blasted and primed. Custom, removable, transmission tunnel constructed. Rear wheel wells tubbed 4" to accept rear wheels 18"X10" with 7" backspace. Body has been primed, blocked and is almost ready for paint. CHASSIS: FatMan "Hub to Hub" Mustang ll front clip with stainless control arms. Motor mounts installed on frame rail for big block Ford FE motor. Transmission mount for T56 transmission.  Flaming River Power Steering rack and pinion.  Suspension is set up for either coil overs or air ride (not included).  Rear suspension is a triangulated 4 link.  Rear frame narrowed 8” to accommodate wider tires.  Ford 9” axle housing narrowed 4” with Strange Engineering polished aluminum center section containing 3.55:1 gears and positraction with 31 spline Curry HP axles.   Front:  Wilwood Superlite 6 piston Big Brake calipers, 13" vented rotors with aluminum hats.   Rear:  Wilwood 4 piston calipers, 12" Ventilated rotors with aluminum hats and Wilwood parking brake assembly.   ABS Electric power brake system mounted behind dash including polished aluminum master, high pressure electric booster and pedal assembly.     Wheels:  Car is currently sitting on Superior Industries, Super Mag 1 wheels, 15"X8", 3" backspace.  Included with the auction are Dayton wire wheels.  The Dayton wheels, center sections and knockoffs are custom nickel plated however wire spokes still need to be installed. Front wheels: 17"X8" with 6" backspace. Rear wheels are 18"X9" with 7" backspace. INTERIOR: Custom, hand formed fiberglass dash with full length Center console and door panels.  All panels have been covered in black, leather with stained Stingray skins for insets. Cobra style bucket seats covered in black leather but seat cushions need to be fabricated and fitted. Floor has been covered in leather with Stingray skin insets. Trunk upholstered in matching leather and Stingray hide covering custom gas tank. Interior is approximately 90% complete. Custom gauges and senders by Classic Instruments are included.  Steering column is an Ididit chrome tilt and telescoping steering column with a LeCarra MK 9 Elegante, 14.5" leather wrapped steering wheel. ADDITIONAL PARTS: Lokar TC 1000HT36 36" Throttle cable Lokar SP-1504U Ford speedometer cable Lokar EHB-7000F floor mounted emergency hand brake Lokar XFMG-6098 billet gas pedal Lokar S6148 aluminum valve cover breathers Lokar XBAG -6006 black billet dimmer pad American Autowire complete wiring system Python Security and remote start system New, in the box, factory fender skirts Custom fabricated equal length headers for Ford FE block. Custom 2 1/2" exhaust with four mufflers from headers to rear rolled pan. Custom large Wizard Racing aluminum radiator with dual electric fans. Flaming River remote power steering reservoir # FR 1614
  • Condition: Used
  • Year: 1957
  • VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): D7FH394437
  • Mileage: 999999
  • Make: Ford
  • Model: Thunderbird
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

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