2020年2月12日 · Back in 1957, multi-viscosity oils were just coming on the market. The Ford 312 engine had solid lifters as opposed to hydraulic tappets. I would guess that non-detergent straight weight oil was probably specified: 10W in the winter, 20W-20 in the late fall and early spring and 30 weight for the summer.

2010年2月3日 · Hi All I have a 1957 Ford TBird with Fordomatic and 312 engine. Two problems: 1.Engine turns over with starter, but not by hand. Plugs removed and fan belt very tight. Belt slips when turning fan and will not turn engine over. Must remove fan to put wrench on crankshaft bolt, and have not done this. No go in neutral or park. What am I missing? No other car I have is …

2025年1月2日 · I used to have an old '64 Ford F100. It didn’t come with seatbelts from the factory, but always passed VA state inspection based on some manner of grandfathering - if it wasn’t equipped with them to start, then it couldn’t be required. (On the other hand, if it had them to start, and I had removed them, then it would have failed).

2009年11月28日 · The retracting mechanism for the steel roof is incredibly complex, few people really know how to work on the mechanism, and parts for it are in very short supply. Additionally, no body parts aft of the doors are identical to any other '57 Ford, i.e.–even if they look similar they are unique and in VERY short supply.

2010年1月26日 · I have a 1957 Ford Panel Truck. Is it possible to purchase a 2010 truck without the body and take the body from the panel truck and put it over the top of this new frame, engine, transmission, dash, steering wheel, air conditioning, etc… Then I would have a brand new 1957 Ford panel truck

2018年6月30日 · Have 1957 Ford T bird with 312 engine. Runs great cold warms up and starts missing when accelerating.

2013年7月21日 · I think back in the 56-57-58 era, Ford started to sell safety with their padded dash, recessed steering wheel, seat belts, etc. Before that and maybe for GM, they were afraid to talk safety thinking people would consider cars unsafe-duh.

2015年10月5日 · I have a 57-58 Motors Repair book that shows the front ends. The 57 has the grill pretty much above the main front bumper, but the 58 has the grill more integral to the front bumper. So the pace car that is a 57 with the four lights has the grill of a 57 so it must be. I absolutely never new of any 57 with the four headlights though so new to me.

2019年12月1日 · Dear Ray, We have 1957 Thunderbird, 122,000 original miles, engine rebuilt at 90,000 miles about twenty years ago. Recently, the brakes did not feel right. The mechanic, who owns a couple of vintage cars, had a difficult time. he adjusted, bled, and whatever else is required. we finally had the power booster rebuilt. The car stops better but when you let up on …

2011年10月18日 · Couldn’t use the radio or the battery would go dead. Not uncomfortable, just a car and can’t remember the MPG but somewhere around 20 I suppose. It looked very nice after I polished and waxed it, but it was never more than a plain ole fishing or commuting car. Now our 61 Mercury, that would be something I’d like or our 57 Ford.