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By Glen Henderson - 13 Years Ago
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This is the project that I put on hold to finish the Falcon. This is what I wanted all the time, so this is what I'll be working on this winter. 
Still kicking around powertrain ideas, but it will be pump gas and street legal for sure.
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By JPotter57 - 13 Years Ago
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That looks cool Glen..much better than last time I saw it. Good job. I need ro get mine shot in primer when I get home..
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By Ketterbros - 13 Years Ago
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My Brother and I have been known to pile on, In this case it is warrented, please post more of your progress, as we love the 57, expecially the 2dr sedans...was awe struck when our father took us to see one at Eddie Eger Motors in McKeesport, Pa..
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By MarkMontereyBay - 13 Years Ago
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Glen,
I have lusted for a Custom 300 for a long time. Have even occasionally considered trading my Bird for the "right" one. My high school buddy had a 57 Custom 300 two tone green with Fairlane trim hockey sticks, 312 and 3 on the floor. I loved that ride. Unfortunately, Custom 300's are bringing some pretty hefty prices lately. Looking forward to see what you do with yours.
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By mctim64 - 13 Years Ago
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Looks like more fun stuff to watch! 
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By slumlord444 - 13 Years Ago
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Also love the 2 door Customs. Had a Custom 300 2 door back in '67 along with my '57 T Bird. Girl friend got pregnant and something had to go. Sold the 2 door. Still have the Bird. Would love to have another one. Mine had a 300 horse 390 with a heavy duty Borg Warner T85 3 speed, Hurst shifter and 3:89 rear end. Had a 292 4barrel in if before the 390. Would love to have a factory 312 car today but would take any nice body. The shorter wheelbase and lighter weight make it a nicer driver than the larger Fairlane in my opinion. Had both back in the day.
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By pegleg - 13 Years Ago
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Glen, Ah I don't think the Hoosiers were stock!
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By Glen Henderson - 13 Years Ago
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Very rare factory option Frank, you had to know someone that knew someone to get it!
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By Glen Henderson - 13 Years Ago
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OK before someone puts a hex on me or moves to have me banned from the site, I am just thinking out loud. I had to see what it looked like and if it was as easy as everone said. 
1963 Z code 390.
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By texasmark1 - 13 Years Ago
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that's the parts/donor car right? any idea what the original engine color scheme was? looking for guidance on painting son's Merc... looks like gold valve covers... wondering about the block/heads color... can you tell? thanks, Mark
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By Glen Henderson - 13 Years Ago
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Black block, gold valve covers and air cleaner.
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By John Mummert - 13 Years Ago
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Hey Glen, want to sell those Merc FE valve covers?
I need them for a 64 Caliente AFX project
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By fairlane bob - 13 Years Ago
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Glen there is not a thing wrong with a FE powered 57 Custom ,theres is one in my garage I owned since April1967 with a 65 427 4/speed was my daily driver for years. To match my Y powered56 Fairlane.
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By Glen Henderson - 13 Years Ago
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PM sent John,
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By Glen Henderson - 13 Years Ago
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OK, I thought I would get more reaction than this, the 57 is getting a yblock, this 390 may end up in a 63 F100 that I have. The yblock will be streetable, but an easy task to pull the Eaton motor out of the Falcon and go racing. By the way Mummert owns the cool valve covers now.
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By yblockpinto312 - 13 Years Ago
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Well Glen, now I am jealous. I had a `57 custom in 1969 with a 62 406 in it. I got in nothing but trouble with that car. I thought I`d better keep the hot cars on the track. At least I`m here to tell. That was another one that got away, but then again, who knew?
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By John Mummert - 13 Years Ago
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Glen, I really appreciate the valve covers. They will save a lot of time looking for them. They're even the right color with the correct logo!
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By JPotter57 - 13 Years Ago
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Glad to hear you're putting the FE in the truck and a Y in the `57...Can't wait to see the old `57 running, I hope I can get back on mine soon, my garage is full again, had to bring back all the wife's things from her late mom's place in NC, and just can't seem to find a place for all of it yet. As soon as I do, the runner 292 and 4 speed will be in, just dont have the room to work on it right now. Hopefully, will have my 312 disassembled and at the machine shop after Christmas. Looking to buy a bunch of good stuff for it soon, rods, pistons, etc. Keep posting those pictures, Glen, you're my inspiration right now!!
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By Glen Henderson - 13 Years Ago
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OK Potter, here a a couple just for you, 
Working on a very rough set of fiberglass fenders that I got from James a few years back. Still trying to decide if I'm going to try to convert them to a one piece frontend. I may try to fab a hood like the one I made for the Falcon and glass it into the fenders or not. Time will tell.
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By slumlord444 - 13 Years Ago
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I had the 390 in my 57 and a good friend had one in a 56. Another friend had a 352 in a 54. As I recall, it went in just as easy as the Y Block. Stock exhaust manifolds fit fine but you were limited with headers. The 406 anf 427 cast iron headers would not fit.
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