Grampa's Hotrod

[Rox Crusher]

I thought I had started a specific build thread for this project but I guess not.

It's a 57 Fairlane 500 2 door hardtop. It was my father-in-law's favorite car and he had many.

My wife inherited it while back and it seems to have languished since I removed the 352 FE and 3 speed.

I have finally settled on a 428 FE with C6 auto for the drivetrain. Just didn't seem right putting EFI in this era hot rod.

This is what it looked like when we first got it.

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[Rox Crusher]

Here is the oily grimy 428 I found in Kent, WA.

It is reported to be all original and never been apart so hopefully it makes a good donor.

The plan is for a mild rebuild with a carb.

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[horseplay]

Nice project!!

[Kinder]

I happen to have a nice billet MSD or Mallory dizzy & ignition set for that motor if you're interested, the price will be right.

[Rox Crusher]

I happen to have a nice billet MSD or Mallory dizzy & ignition set for that motor if you're interested, the price will be right.

Perfect, let's make that happen !

[Moab Mike]

Where's that "LIKE" button!!!

[71 Broncman]

That's just like the car I learned to drive with. Looks like a fun project.
Mark.