Thread: 1957 ford custom coupe from the netherlands

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yo guys,

i´m rico from rotterdam,holland´and i just got me a original 57 ford custom tudor.

the 57´is since 1990 here in hollland and is completely restaurated last year.

it´s got the original 223 six cylinder ,mathing numbers .

the body it's restyled en repainted in colonial white with soft yellow .

it's still got the original wheels and set up and beg's for a slammed OG look .

it's got a pioneer din dvd player with bluetooth ,six speakers in the car en and 2 basswoofers in the trunk ,alarm system and automatic doorlocks ..

the coupe is restored in it's original style but i want to built her more LIKE A HOT ROD OR LIKE A OG CRUISER STYLE WITH A BADAZZ APPEARANCE..

my plans for the future contains out of 2 ideas wich í can't decided yet ..

first idea is :a OG cruiser style

fender skirts
14 or 15 inch chrome wires or supreme's
lake pipes
disc brakes
flake paintjob
power steering (because my 57'' originally don't have this options )
a performance ford V8 and slammed ..


second idea is a real hot rod look :
big wheels
rack and pinion disc brake conversion
power steering (because my 57'' originally don't have this options )
a performance ford V8 and heavily lowered ..


take a look and i hope you like my old skool 57'' custom tudor and maybe you can tell me what kind of custom style suits te 57'' the best...

THIS IS SHE NOW !















AND THIS HER WITH A LITTLE PHOTOSHOP TO GET A IDEA..






the search for this parts are here in holland rather difficult, ..so if you guys have ideas or comments please tell ...!!

greetz from holland

Welcome to CHR. Great ride you got there.As for changing the car,i like both styles you are looking at.I also like the way it sits now.

Newbie,

That is a beautiful 57. I like the lowered with fender skirts look, but the final choice will of course have to be yours.

Jack.

Nice ride, the skirts look pretty good. Ultimately the choice is yours. Welcome the CHR!

Keith

Lowered with the skirts,or without the skirts,all look good,also because its such a nice old car,,I would leave it stock...your choice,,but to me,it would be a shame to go any further than that..a good old style cruiser without bags,just lowered springs..its kool...
And welcome to CHR.

I had a 64 Ford Galaxie (same basic front suspension as your 57) that I put a power rack & pinion conversion kit on. Made a huge difference in how the car drove and allows you to keep most of the original suspension. I got the kit from http://www.wurthitdesigns.com/ It was a good kit but the guy was slow and a little flakey about getting the kit to me. He has some nice 57's on it site, too. Check it out.

it is a clasic body .. no matter what you do it will look good

Welcome to CHR. We have folks from all over the world here.

I like that '57. To me, I like them lowered and with 15" custom wheels (dislike the original 14" wheels). I'm not a fan of fender skirts, but of course, it's your car and your choice

I would drop it, shave the Ford emblems, Lancer hubcaps, skirts, tube grille, Lee tail lights, and paint it a solid color. What a solid car to start with.

Don

Welcome to CHR Rico! Gorgeous '57! My vote goes for the custom look, too.

thanx already for the comments guys !!

i'm very happy with her ...

does somebody know some adresses for parts ,wheels (like the supreme's for instance)and does anybody know wich v8 i can put in and still use the fordomatic tranny cause it's shifts like a dream now.
i think i must search for a FE engine,but there are some georgius crate engines on the market with some serieus power output ..but i don't know wich engine willl fitt in the 57..

keep it coming !

greetz from holland

As far as engine/transmissions for that car, the sky is the limit The engine bay is pretty big. I would not try to keep the Fordomatic though as most larger horsepower engines will "kill" it fairly quickly, particularly if it is set for a six cylinder - plus it might not bolt to a V8 (I've forgotten my Ford bell housing patterns).

What are you limited to in Holland as far as vehicle modifications is another point. I know that some European countries will not allow major changes. Next point is what will your wallet handle as far as costs. We can make all kinds of suggestions, but the item price plus shipping plus customs duties can be prohibitive.

Here are some web sites to look at for parts:

http://www.summitracing.com/

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/default.aspx

http://www.ford-y-block.com/index.html

http://www.fordracingparts.com/2010-catalog/

There are lots more, just ask - have a ball!!!!

Wow, you've got a beautiful '57 and I really like the look now. If you're set on changing it I like the lowered, no skirt look better - just my preference, but to me a hardtop (no post) compliments the line of skirts more than a post sedan. I believe that Dave (IC2) has given you very good advice about the Fordomatic tranny - I would think it would have a short life with any higher output crate engine.

Now that I look at the two pictures I agree with Roger, no skirts look better. I also wouldn't throw out the baby with the bathwater, I would consider keeping that 6 and modifying it. I understand you may want more hp, so that would be a good reason for an engine swap, but 6's have gained respect and lots of guys are putting 2 and 3 carbs on them, dual exhaust, and stuff like that. Split exhaust on a 6 has a great, unique sound, and when you pop the hood people in the know will love it. Just an opinion.

Don

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

Now that I look at the two pictures I agree with Roger, no skirts look better. I also wouldn't throw out the baby with the bathwater, I would consider keeping that 6 and modifying it. I understand you may want more hp, so that would be a good reason for an engine swap, but 6's have gained respect and lots of guys are putting 2 and 3 carbs on them, dual exhaust, and stuff like that. Split exhaust on a 6 has a great, unique sound, and when you pop the hood people in the know will love it. Just an opinion.

Don

Now that's a great idea, IMO. Also, just noticed the reversed shackles on the rear springs, shades of the early 60's Flipping those back to stock will drop the back a couple of inches or more, but I like the stance now.