cruz Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Anyone has some good reference and pictures of the interior and engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 There should be some interior info here .. http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMoparFord Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Here are some pictures of a super restored supercharged one going for auction http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=DA1011-114932 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I spotted this excellently restored '57 Custom Tudor at the Goodguys Nationals at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in September 2012. Here are my interior pictures (taken through rolled up windows, as the owner was nowhere to be found): Hope these help a little bit! Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Use Google Advanced Search for 1957 Ford, and then click on "Images" at the top of the page--more pics than you can shake a stick at--you'll find not only pics of engine bays, but will also discover a great way to research real cars for the models you want to build! Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Come on, Cruzer! Surely you know about Google image search! http://www.google.com/search?safe=off&q=1957%20ford%20interior&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.51156542,d.aWc,pv.xjs.s.en_US._-554IbEZc0.O&biw=1229&bih=693&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=fwgdUtvMKqeqyAGSsoHgAQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 The best info on the web concerning the '57 Ford: http://www.1957ford.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Here you go Cruz... link...http://www.carnut.com/photo/list/ford/ford57.html just scroll with the curser and the pixs pop up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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keyser Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) Awesome. Del Rio wagon is high trim level 2 door wagon. Think Ford Nomad They sold 46000 in 57, more than the Nomad in total http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Del_Rio Edited November 4, 2014 by keyser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 2-door wagons came in 2 trim levels. The Ranch Wagon was the basic car, the Del Rio was the upmarket car. The Courier was essentially same car as sedan delivery. You could technically get the E code motor in any of them, or F code motor too. F code supercharged Del Rio with T-Bird wires in the plans here. Ranchero easy to convert too, though R will probably do at some point. Ranch Wagon Del Rio Ranch Wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 ooh that wagon is mega kool, gotta have one of those. was this even announced as being in the works? seems like its straight out of left field, aside from revell releasing the 57 ford sedan. I never even knew Ford produced a competitor to the Nomad. I would put down for a Ranchero too. and I missed it before but now they are reissuing the BRE 510 companion 240Z. great move. actually some other potential buys there too, for instance that Boxster. I am guessing the German branch will be releasing that one? and a 59 Caddy hardtop? is that a reissue or brand new? jb From the beginnings of factory assembly-line station wagons (Model A, 1929) onward, Ford traditionally outsold every other carmaker, and in some years, outsold all other American producers of station wagons combined. Remember that Ford advertising slogan "Ford, America's Wagon Master"? They truly earned that title. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) Ford's high end 2 door wagon in '56 was the Parklane, again based on 2 door Ranch Wagon Doesn't share much, definitely not roof http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Parklane This is homely as it comes, but someone will like it. Also, Ford Country Sedans and Country Squires were 4 doors, quite a bit different, as were the 4 door Edsels. Edited November 4, 2014 by keyser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Ford's high end 2 door wagon in '56 was the Parklane, again based on 2 door Ranch Wagon Doesn't share much, definitely not roof http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Parklane This is homely as it comes, but someone will like it. Also, Ford Country Sedans and Country Squires were 4 doors, quite a bit different, as were the 4 door Edsels. The 4dr wagons are not all that different, body-wise than the 2-dr versions, Lee. The only differences are the sides, shorter front doors, added rear doors, and of course, a B-post in between the doors. Same with the interior side panels. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 '58 Edsel wagons were all based on Ford station wagons. FWIW, an Edsel station wagon should be a relative breeze to kitbash, as the AMT/Ertl '58 Edsel front clip will graft right on to an accurately done '57 Ford wagon body. Of course, the side chrome is Edsel, and Edsel's "Boomerang" taillight bezels would need to be scratchbuilt, but it's all quite doable (I did a '58 Edsel Bermuda in resin almost 20 years ago). Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 '58 Edsel wagons were all based on Ford station wagons. FWIW, an Edsel station wagon should be a relative breeze to kitbash, as the AMT/Ertl '58 Edsel front clip will graft right on to an accurately done '57 Ford wagon body. Of course, the side chrome is Edsel, and Edsel's "Boomerang" taillight bezels would need to be scratchbuilt, but it's all quite doable (I did a '58 Edsel Bermuda in resin almost 20 years ago). Art Some kit came with the Edsel station wagon taillights and bezels as a customizing option. I just can not, off the top of my head, remember which kit it was. I don't think it was AMT's '57 Ford? I know I have a set somewhere in my collection. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrknowetall Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 YEAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chernecki Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I am not a Ford fan, but I like the Del Rio. I see this one around town and I got to have this kit when it comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasafyff Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I'm liking this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrknowetall Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I'm liking this. SMILE! I'm diggin' that too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Don...that is gorgeous! Thanks for posting...TB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrknowetall Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Don...that is gorgeous! Thanks for posting...TB I posted the yellow wagon, which I think is beautiful! The wheels are a tad too big, but that's just my opinion. I'd be more on board with 19" to 20" rims. Regardless,. that's one stellar full size Del Rio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 ...plan is to build the chassis from the '57 sedan with the engine of my choice (FORD, of course). I expect the floorpan to be different (aside from the body), but not much else. I can get a head start on this now. I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Cool. Nice build, paint looks perfect, BMF too. Me likey. They used to run two in series, first one pumping into second one, for 12-16# boost. Doubt many survived it, bottom ends on Y's in 50's not up to that. Blows the top right off the popper. Still, RS5 Stude motor worked like your setup, really like it. Geez, I love me some VS57 and VR57 Paxtons. And wagons. and 57 Fords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrknowetall Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Also tasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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