Not a Mopar but!!!

mccoymail · Jul 24, 2019

Hey guys, really excited here about a new purchase. My dad just turned 75 and is obviously retired, therefore on a fixed income. He really likes all my cars and wanted a older driver that he could play with. After some exhausting searches, we found that anything he could afford was at a condition that I was gonna need to work on it for a while to get it reliable. As a Mopar was out of his price range and because I don’t want anything else in my garage but a Mopar, I needed to look elsewhere. Anyway, we found a 1957 Ford that is an older restoration but solid and drivable as is. Unfortunately that too was out of his price range. Well, long story short, the wife and I surprised him by telling him we would pony up half the cost. It melted my heart when he cried after I loaded it up.
Just wanted to share with y’all.

BeatersRus · Jul 24, 2019

that is good Karma
ty for sharing and btw,more pics please and ty :thumbsup:

Ironbuilt · Jul 24, 2019

That's awesome @mccoymail
We definitely need more pictures of that more door.

mccoymail · Jul 24, 2019

Only thing I wanna do is get some sort of power steering. Maybe an electric assist if I can find something easy.

Ironbuilt · Jul 24, 2019

It may not be a Mopar, but I like it. That is a cool *** cruiser. Congratulations to you and your Dad. Happy cruising my friend.

Big Bad Dad · Jul 24, 2019

57 Fords are cool. I always wanted a red and white fairlane Fardtop. Stopped at a gas station tonight, and a guy was there with a beautiful blue and white 57 Ranchero...

440Coronet500 · Jul 24, 2019

Nice, I see your father raised a good son! 440'

moparedtn · Jul 24, 2019

Awww, she's a sweetheart.

You've got a good heart, son!

Bb70charger500 · Jul 24, 2019

My grandfather had one just like that !
Very cool

Bob Sawyer · Jul 24, 2019

Awesome story.

Scott Engelhardt · Jul 24, 2019

You are a great son and I bet your dad is an awesome guy! Just need for you to post a picture with your dad driving that sweet ride

NJRR · Jul 24, 2019

You're a good son !!!! Love the blue and white combo ( yes, I'm biased) !!!!

SteveSS · Jul 24, 2019

Very nice looking. You're a good family.

Matthew Maloney · Jul 25, 2019

Read an article on the net about a guy who modded his column on one of these 57 fords and put in electric power steering using a Toyota yaris EPS motor.

greycharger · Jul 25, 2019

The before photo just appeared on the local CL:

https://rapidcity.craigslist.org/pts/d/wall-1957-ford-fairlane-frame/6941748146.html

furyus · Jul 25, 2019

Very cool. Your lucky to have such a family.

f8-4life · Jul 25, 2019

57 was arguable the best looking ford since the new 49 fords came out.
I would paint the steel wheels on it and add dog dish caps.

66383 · Jul 25, 2019

Very cool. My uncle had a red & white just like that. Great story. Congrats!! :thumbsup:

Don Frelier · Jul 25, 2019

Nice one. Check that the front end is lubricated, it can make a big difference in steering effort.

mr. b · Jul 25, 2019

thats cool your a good son hope he drives the wheels off of it

Not a Mopar but!!!

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