Rick Finds An F Code 57 Ford Custom In His Garage At the 2019 AACA Fall Meet Hershey

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  • Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024

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  • @bretyoung1869
    @bretyoung1869 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful !!

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад +1

      I'm glad you enjoyed this interesting lost and found story of such a rare Ford!! Thanks for watching and commenting, Bret, Please check out the other, more unusual cars on my channel.

  • @junglejim5785
    @junglejim5785 2 года назад +1

    My birth year. Beautiful.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад +1

      A lot of good things were born in '57!!! Thanks for watching and commenting Jungle Him 57. Check out these, two, '57s... ruclips.net/video/rwD3sveMxKk/видео.html

  • @frankrice6695
    @frankrice6695 Год назад +2

    This is one of the best restorations of an F code. There is quite a few guys involved in restoration parts for them today. I make brackets and pullies for them as the originals have become almost impossible to find.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  Год назад +1

      Thanks for your complement, Frank, especially considering your expertise! The later '50's Fords, in general, have finally come into their own. The F code has to be one of the creme d' la creme of the line.

    • @frankrice6695
      @frankrice6695 Год назад +1

      @@carshowreporter I'm pretty happy with mine. Look up the PSMCDR (pure stock muscle car drag race) at Stanton Michigan. You will see why.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  Год назад

      www.psmcdr.com/

  • @pennydolby8542
    @pennydolby8542 Год назад +1

    I sure miss my black 57 4 door custom, dropped in a 352 v8 from a 60 T-Bird.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  Год назад

      Nice ride, Penny!!! Plus, you did not see very many at car shows!!

  • @opera93
    @opera93 2 года назад +1

    Thanks, great Overview of F code Car, etc. Never have seen any, though heard about the “:SUPERCHARGED, ETC, Interceptors” in my early garage *& Driving Days ( 1961 forward)…..my first Car was. 1954 V8:Ford ( mild customized body), with 1957 /289 / 4 BBL/ Dual Exhausts,etc::: my Dad bought it on sight…..by local Mechanic in Colombia CITY INDIANA,etc.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад +1

      You came from a Blue Oval family, Opera!! That was some first car!!! How long did you have it? Why did you sell her??? You may enjoy this video from the 2017 Ford Nats, Carlisle, PA ruclips.net/video/hHRQ40heUZk/видео.html

    • @opera93
      @opera93 2 года назад +1

      @@carshowreporter thanks, In Practical the Family was more MOPAR over the Decades… anyways: I only had four FORDS. THE 1954’s engine (57:289ci) froze up after much driving in 1965, & we found a 1956 Fairlane /INTERIOR B,UE Velour/White EXT/auto/4 Door/TBIRD/*Fender Skirts(?),etc., No Miles **& a Special Model(??), & totalled *in freak accident after couple months: the 56 Special would have been the Keeper Car. * The next was 61 Ford Convertible/ Sunliner/352( boo)/ auto, that unfortunately was ran hard & extensive Repaint/ Body work , had to get a 1966 GALAXIE x500 XL/4 speed/ Burgandy /352/ ,but no air..c, , or Disc Brakes; I got a lot of upgrades * pretty good car ( sort of like JAY LENO’s 1966 Ford , ex no 7 LITRE/Etc.)……

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      That Galaxie 4spd is a rare bird!!! Discs were also a rare option in American cars. They were standard on a lot of imports. Thanks for sharing the memories, Opera!

  • @JJj-xratedgt
    @JJj-xratedgt 2 года назад +1

    I was born in my uncle Jim's '57 2Dr HARDTOP in '66.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      WOW!!!!! That must be quite a story!!!!!!! You really need a '57 in your garage!!!! Thanks for watching and sharing your story!!

    • @JJj-xratedgt
      @JJj-xratedgt 2 года назад

      @@carshowreporter I HV attempted to get my uncle Jim's (RIP) ABSTRACT/LIST OF VEHICHLE REGISTRATIONS.
      TO OBTAIN THE ACTUAL VIN.
      TO HV THE ACTIAL VIN # & TO SEE THE HISTORY OF WHERE IT IS TODAY - NO LUCK .NEED PROPER PROTOCOL.

  • @HotRodReverend
    @HotRodReverend 2 года назад +2

    You should have asked Rich Stuck why he was wearing a shirt with the name Chuck Daigh.... 😉

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад +1

      I totally missed that!!! Thanks Daniel!!!! ahrf.com/chuck-daigh/

    • @frankrice6695
      @frankrice6695 Год назад +1

      Danny, Rich is like me, getting old, forget your name!

    • @HotRodReverend
      @HotRodReverend Год назад

      @@frankrice6695 LOL!

  • @randallhunsaker5766
    @randallhunsaker5766 2 года назад +1

    My dad worked for the Ford Motor Company at their Pico Rivera, California plant in ‘57. He might have built it! Lol

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      Oh, so He's the one who hung the Coke bottle in the door!!! Your Dad worked on the lines when they were real, tough, jobs. What did he do?

  • @josephlineberger443
    @josephlineberger443 Год назад +1

    Came with a column shift when new. No floor shift.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  Год назад

      I did a quick search. No mention of a floor shifter was mentioned. Thanks for the info, Joseph.

    • @frankbranstrom5048
      @frankbranstrom5048 Год назад

      Column only !

  • @stanthomas9890
    @stanthomas9890 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      Thank you Stan!!!! Please check out other videos on my channel of more, unusual cars.

  • @mangoMango-ck3et
    @mangoMango-ck3et 2 года назад +4

    What a beautiful car,,,57 Ford,,,underated classic.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад +1

      The '57 Ford has been overshadowed by that other car from the General! To bad! Like you said, an under rated classic!!!! Thanks for watching and commenting mango1973 Mango.

  • @markfortin421
    @markfortin421 2 года назад +4

    Hi Pam! Presently building a model of this exact car, in this exact color, from an AMT kit. About halfway done, just needs assembly.
    Perfect reference material...Thanks alot!

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад +1

      Please post photos when you are finished!!!!!! You are more than welcome, Mark.

    • @vernpacker5736
      @vernpacker5736 2 года назад

      @@carshowreporter I own the 57 courier shown as my Facebook. Photo. And I'm doing the same thing in 1:25 scale. Jimmy Flintstone resin body and of course the monogram 57 ford del rio/ ranchwagon Model completes the needed parts to make the exact model of my 57 courier.

    • @jimcatanzaro7808
      @jimcatanzaro7808 2 года назад

      Waste of money

  • @jeffcarine9108
    @jeffcarine9108 2 года назад +1

    Basically a race car borderline street legal very cool

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      You got it, Jeff!!!!!! Thanks for watching and commenting. Please check out other, more unusual cars on my channel.

  • @soonerfan1675
    @soonerfan1675 2 года назад +1

    Awesome car!👍👍 My first car was a 57 Ford Custom 300, light green/white, 2 door, 272, 3 speed. Good old car…pulled a U-Haul trailer to California and back.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      Remember the Loonnnggg throws of the column shifter??!!!! She must have pulled that trailer without even breathing hard!! Thanks for watching and sharing your memories, SoonerFan. You may enjoy this video of 2 more '57s: ruclips.net/video/rwD3sveMxKk/видео.html

  • @brianhyer674
    @brianhyer674 2 года назад +1

    They are only 2 F-Code station wagons out there and 1 man owns both of them!

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      Those must be so much fun!!!!!!!!! Are the 2 or 4 doors? What condition are they in??

  • @philwiggins2007
    @philwiggins2007 2 года назад +4

    Never really was a ford guy however I always liked the 57ford and this is the nicest one I have ever seen not to mention the history the owner has with the car it's almost like that car was made only for him and I couldn't imagine anyone more deserving you can tell he is really into the car 🚗

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      You are a true enthusiast, Phil, appreciating a great car and the story and guy behind it, despite not being one of your favorites!! Thanks for watching and your input, Phil. Please check out other, interesting cars on my channel. Thanks again.

    • @davidslocowb8717
      @davidslocowb8717 2 года назад

      I'm a Tri-Five Chev nut but always loved the body style of the '57 Ford more than the '57 Chev. The shorter wheelbase sedans as this car seem to emit more of that race vibe than the Fairlane.

  • @ricktotz4078
    @ricktotz4078 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching and commenting, Rick!! There is lots more on my channel, too!

  • @myhotrodtv
    @myhotrodtv 5 лет назад +17

    What a great find... I like the 57 Fords better than the 57 Chevy.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  5 лет назад +3

      So did the public. Ford outsold Chevy by 7,329 in the 1957 sales year.
      1,522,406 vs 1,515,177 but Chevy sold more in calendar year '57. What is interesting, look at today's values of the two. Also consider the production numbers. Now compare those figures to the other " low production " cars of '57. The finest Forward Look Plymouth and Dodge are finally catching up in the collector's car market.

    • @nickfortunato2938
      @nickfortunato2938 2 года назад

      @@carshowreporter True story.. plus Henry Ford named the road he lived on Fairlane

    • @vernpacker5736
      @vernpacker5736 2 года назад

      Me too. I've had both chevy and ford. But I do love my 57 courier.

  • @kesslermontijo6304
    @kesslermontijo6304 2 года назад +1

    to replace the vacuum wiper motor, a stock electric motor bolt on is from a 56 Chevy, Buy a 3 way switch. In early 80's restored a 57 Ranchero (2 years) Had a "warm" 302 and looking for body, Ended up rebuilding the 272, A/T, P/S, with a Town & Country radio. Lot of cash offers , wish still owned!

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      Great info, Kessler!!! At Hershey, cars have to be accurately restored to factory specs. If this was a driver, your conversion would be a must! Ford had such a great line in '57, from this F code, to the Skyliner and, of course, the Ranchero, which re-introduced the " ute " to the American market. Maybe you will find the right one in the future...... Thanks for sharing your information, Kessler.

  • @sorshiaemms5959
    @sorshiaemms5959 3 года назад +2

    beautiful car always wanted a 57 FORD WITH A 312 BLOWER MODEL THUMBS UP

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  3 года назад +1

      This is such a rare, early performance Ford !! Imagine, it was almost lost!!!! Thanks for watching and commenting, Sorshia.

  • @briefman49
    @briefman49 5 лет назад +3

    Great story and great car!

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 2 года назад +2

    This one popped up on recommended so of course worth checking out. No disappointments, this '57 Ford is awesome. A real performance machine with cool history in Arrest Me Red. And I love post cars, be it Ford, Chevy, whatever; that's why Biscaynes and base Fairlanes and Falcons always grab my attention. Thanks for cool vid Pam. Have a great day!

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад +1

      The stripped, posters were the real deal. They were the lightest bodies available. It is all about power to weight. Don't forget the dog dish hubcaps!!! Thanks for all of your comments, and all of your promotion Bruce!!

  • @heartlandfarmer2720
    @heartlandfarmer2720 3 года назад +7

    Thanks for the video. I always loved the 57's, it must be really rare to find an F Code. I owned a '58 Custom 300, blue and white, 352/300 engine and 3 speed on the column plus overdrive. No power robbing options like AC or power steering. Sold the car in '82 but still miss it.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  3 года назад

      Keep an eye open for another one, but the 300hp mill will be hard to find, as well as the OD. We all have that one which we regret selling. Thanks for watching and sharing your memories, Heartland.

  • @sorshiaemms5959
    @sorshiaemms5959 3 года назад +1

    13.5 IN THE QUARTER IM IMPRESSED

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  3 года назад

      Fast Fords!!!!!!!! You may enjoy this video, too: ruclips.net/video/dxjaRCYnsJM/видео.html

  • @jerryw6699
    @jerryw6699 2 года назад +2

    When I was a kid (back in about 1978) I found a 57 ford in a grove of trees, my dad and I investigated and found it to be an E code. It was an old hi way patrol car. The guy gave me the id tag and some parts, but the car was trashed. That engine found it's way into a 1956 ford tow truck. It's still running i hear. FUN times for sure.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад +2

      The '57 Ford has not had the respect the other '57 receives. That mill must have performed well in that tow truck!! Maybe it has earned a restoration and a retirement! Thanks for sharing a cool memory and car story, Jerryw66! Please check out my other videos, too.

    • @jerryw6699
      @jerryw6699 2 года назад +1

      @@carshowreporter Will do, from one old Y block fan to another. I've got a barn full of old 54-60 ford stuff.Nothing too valuable, a couple of E codes and some offy stuff.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      Nice barn!!!!!!! You will love this video from the Ford Nats, Carlisle: ruclips.net/video/hHRQ40heUZk/видео.html

  • @joevald3
    @joevald3 3 года назад +1

    Great find great find

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  3 года назад

      Thanks Joe!!! There are so many rare gems on the fields of Hershey!! Check out my other videos from the '19 Hershey.

  • @nickfortunato2938
    @nickfortunato2938 2 года назад +1

    When I think of the "F" code I automatically think of the Thunderbird

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад +1

      Same here, Nick! Thanks for watching and commenting. Please check out other, more unusual, cars on my channel.

  • @marvinhancock6433
    @marvinhancock6433 3 года назад +1

    The story is good

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  3 года назад

      Thank you Marvin!!!! This one almost suffered from the fate of many, special cars which reach that twilight zone between special edition and another, beat, used car with one tire in the junkyard.

  • @davidnikulka1437
    @davidnikulka1437 2 года назад +1

    And to think that I had a Volvo 4 banger putting out 400 HP with a single turbo . Should have kept that car eccept for the odd pick up chip burnout in the distributer . Catching Catching !

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      Today's engines absolutely blow away the best of the day. That is progress!!!! Which Volvo did you have?

    • @davidnikulka1437
      @davidnikulka1437 2 года назад

      @@carshowreporter It was the 740 with the intercooler

  • @jamesburkhalter3548
    @jamesburkhalter3548 3 года назад +3

    Absolutely Awesome.! Always wanted one. Finally found a pristine baby blue convertible 312 4 barrel in 1962. Loved that car, but traded it for a '62 Catalina Super Duty to drag race.
    Wish I had it back. Always wonder why no one mentions the 130 mph spedo in the dash.??

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  3 года назад +1

      Next time I see Rick's ride I will check out the speedo! Nice drop top, but how did you do on the strip????

    • @jamesburkhalter3548
      @jamesburkhalter3548 3 года назад +2

      @@carshowreporter Fantastic! 50 Trophies altogether, including 7 Stock eliminators. My Wife actually won more than I did? Only raced for 4 years?

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  3 года назад +1

      Love fast women!!! You guys really dominated the strip!

  • @davemcguigan218
    @davemcguigan218 5 лет назад +3

    A rare wolf in sheep's clothing! Careful it may bite you!

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  5 лет назад

      Maybe the decals on the hood gives it away!!! Can you imagine finding it in your garage??!!!

  • @jamesburkhalter3548
    @jamesburkhalter3548 3 года назад

    Tremendous success at 3 tracks, 17 trophies with the Ford, and 33 with the Pony. Ahh, and lots of fun!

  • @taco472
    @taco472 5 лет назад +1

    Beautiful, 57's have been my favorite Ford since the first one I saw when I was 10 and saw "Thunder Road". Finally got one at age 40 to restore, Fairlane 500, just sold it after 30 years . But have liked the 2dr. post models best, maybe someday. I have to finish the 1950 F1 in my shop first, until then I'll keep driving my 1987 5.0 5spd. Mustang LX I bought new in 87, with less than 60K on the clock I should drive it more.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  5 лет назад +1

      Sounds like " Thunder Road " made a Ford man out of you, Taco!! Enjoy your 'Stang and find some time to get that pickup on the road. Then, when you are out cruising, a person will come up to you and tell you about an old car in her garage.........

    • @taco472
      @taco472 5 лет назад +1

      Pamela Hirschhorn yeah, a 57 2dr post maybe just maybe......

  • @chipps1066
    @chipps1066 2 года назад +1

    Congrats on a fine car and saving it for posterity!

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      Thanks Chipps1066 !!!! Thanks for watching and commenting, too.

  • @donparker1823
    @donparker1823 2 года назад +1

    Great story, thanks for posting this. Do you know when Ford started moving from 6 volt systems to 12 volt systems?

    • @georgeparker7409
      @georgeparker7409 2 года назад +2

      1956 was the first year. I had a 39 with 55 292 and kept the 6 volts to match the car. No problems at all.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад +1

      Ford doubled the voltage in '56. I'm glad you enjoyed this story of a lost legend, Don. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please check out the other, unusual, cars on my channel.

  • @marvinhancock6433
    @marvinhancock6433 3 года назад

    13 and half is bad ass for 1957 fast

  • @bobyoung1698
    @bobyoung1698 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful car! Two days ago, I didn't know these existed. Now I want one.😊
    What is the name of the paint, do you know?

    • @bobyoung1698
      @bobyoung1698 2 года назад +1

      Found it - Flame Red.👍

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      You got it!!!!!

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад +1

      There are so many, cool, treasures of the past to be rediscovered, Bob. I'm glad you found this special classic!!! They were killers on the stock car tracks!! Thanks for watching and commenting, Bob. Please check out my other videos. You may find a few more " must haves " !!!

    • @bobyoung1698
      @bobyoung1698 2 года назад +1

      @Pamela Hirschhorn I may be able to build a duplicate - in 1/25 scale.😉

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад +1

      If you make a video of it, please share the link here!!!!

  • @mikesrestoration
    @mikesrestoration 2 года назад

    I love the car, but cant watch due to the ridiculous interviewer who asked if it was a 2 barrel and other odd comments.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      Hi Mike, Look up the " teapot " carb used on this F code Ford. It is very unusual and the base does not look like a newer 4bbl. I do not like to assume anything, as technology is different in every era.

  • @davidlj53
    @davidlj53 2 года назад

    What color is that?

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      Flame Red... Thanks to Bob Young!!!! He asked, and answered the same question.

  • @justinreedflynn
    @justinreedflynn 4 года назад

    Was the interior delete-plate all one piece? And no horn ring! What exact year did they quit making cool cars?

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  4 года назад

      Hi Justin. I thought we had a good conversation but I do not see it, just your original comment. Is it me or RUclips?? Thanks.

    • @justinreedflynn
      @justinreedflynn 4 года назад

      @@carshowreporter I agree! I have not deleted or altered anything, not sure what happened.

  • @jeffreystpierre6898
    @jeffreystpierre6898 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful ford!
    Y block,not a good motor

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      The ol' Y did well in the stock car circuit in '57. We had a great choice of fantastic engines in the mid to late fifties!!!!! Thanks for watching and commenting, Jeffrey!! Please check out other, more unusual cars on my channel.

    • @jeffreystpierre6898
      @jeffreystpierre6898 2 года назад +1

      @@carshowreporter My dad bought a new '57 ford wagon with a 312.
      Rocker arms starved of oil plus motor was a dog even with a 4 barrel.
      Traded in for a Buick century,much better.
      NASCAR banned ford's supercharger,leaving Dodge and Chevy to rule

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  2 года назад

      NASCAR also banned the hemi!!! The Buick was the banker's hot rod!!!!

  • @justinreedflynn
    @justinreedflynn 4 года назад

    Was the interior delete-plate all one piece? And no horn ring! What exact year did they quit making cool cars?

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  4 года назад

      Thanks for commenting, Justin. What do you mean by " interior delete-plate ". If you are referring to the radio delete plate, it is just an insert into the dash where the radio would have been. As for cool cars, well.... today's Mustangs and, of course, the Ford GT definitely count as cool cars!!! Progress means even the 4 cylinder Mustang ( I still gag when I say that!! ) produces 310hp with 350 ft/pds of torque and burns through 60mph in 4.5 seconds!!! Plus it has far superior brakes, IRS, and does not need a tune up every 6,000 miles. Oh yes, I am a hard core, old car enthusiast but I appreciate all interesting rides.

    • @justinreedflynn
      @justinreedflynn 4 года назад +1

      @@carshowreporter Hahaha, ah I see. The "radio delete pate" is also covering the spot where the clock and temperature control levers should be. I was wondering if it was 3 delete plates or 1 large delete plate.

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  4 года назад +1

      @@justinreedflynn Very interesting observation, Justin!!!!! I would suspect it would be 3 pieces because each option was available individually. Thanks for a great question!!

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  4 года назад

      @Jeremy Thompson Those classic muscle cars were all motor, no handling or frills!! The skyrocketing insurance costs helped kill the segment. One could rarely find a nose in a junkyard!!

    • @carshowreporter
      @carshowreporter  4 года назад

      @Jeremy Thompson By the way, because you appreciate sleepers, check out one of my favorites I captured at a show: northeastwheelsevents.com/video/george-s-ultimate-slpeer-1959-rambler-american