For Sale or Trade -- 1957 Ford Custom 300

For Sale or Trade -- 1957 Ford Custom 300

This is a very solid rust free Arizona car. It looks like a simple clean restored semi-stock 1957 Ford . . . but behind that stock look is a 460 Lincoln engine with a mild cam and some go goodies, a C6 transmission with Gennie shifter and a factory posi-traction rear end. Also out of sight are custom-built hidden traction bars and electric exhaust cut-outs.

Car was restored in 2006 and appraised in November 2008 for $25,500.00. A copy of the appraisal is included with the photos. As the appraisal would indicate, the car was in exceptional condition when I purchased it. Since buying the car a lot of time and money has been put into giving it the proper stance and making it not only dependable but also fun to drive.

I drive the car almost every day. I do not drive it in rainy or stormy weather. And I would not hesitate to hop in it today and drive it downtown . . . or cross country.

Priced at $29,500 . . . but I would consider a trade or partial trade for a comparable completed ''30''s or early ''40''s HOT ROD. I''m mainly interested in roadsters, coupes and trucks. I''ll would consider a sedan but it would have to rock my world because I''m not a big sedan fan. I AM NOT INTERESTED in newer vehicles or motorcycles.

Below is a list of changes and improvements done to the car in the last 18 months. All work was professionally done.

SUSPENSION:
Lowered car all around for proper stance and followed by an alignment
Installed new wheels and tires (including spare)
Added new rack and pinion power steering
New tie rod ends
Rebuilt front end
Installed new front calipers and brakes
Installed new modern power brake booster with additional vacuum canister and dual reservoir master cylinder
Installed new shock absorbers

INTERIOR
Installed new Ididit steering column
Located, rebuilt and upholstered an original bench seat to match new upholstery
Added false trunk floor which converts wheel well area to a small tool box and repositions spare tire
Installed new 57 Ford look-a-like radio with modern features (USB, etc)
Added cluster of mechanical gauges
Installed new heater core, seal and valve

ENGINE AND DRIVE LINE (460 Lincoln engine)
New Weiand Stealth intake manifold
New Holley 670 dual feed carburetor with electric choke
New Petronix electronic distributor (installed after photos were taken)
New Carter electric fuel pump with fuel pressure regulator
New Speedway canister fuel filter
New fuel tank and all steel fuel lines (front to back)
Dual exhaust with dash controlled electric cut-outs
Custom-built hidden traction bars
New custom balanced drive shaft
Rebuilt posi-traction 3rd member with 3.00:1 gears
New rear axle bearings

MISCELLANEOUS NEW ITEMS:
New Battery with new power shut-off switch
New Alternator
New Water pump
Check and flushed new expensive radiator
New 17" High CFM electric pusher fan (for extra cooling on extra hot days)
Replaced all vacuum lines and hoses
New Ford HiTorque starter and solonoid
New Custom 50s style chrome tube grille (I have the stock chrome grille and will swap it out if buyer prefers.)
Re-chromed rear bumper (currently in the chrome shop)

Priced at $29,500. If you have something you are interested in trading, send me an email and include photos and details of what you have.

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