I have acquired a 57 E code intake manifold but am fully aware that I need a valley pan to match. Are there any repop valley pans that will work? I see a lot of aluminum pans for sale but it's not quite clear and I think the pan needs to have a "dish" in order to work, correct?

I am not looking for an original E code pan (but maybe someone might have one for sale?), but would like to know if there are some alternatives.

does anyone have some photos/videos of modifying a regular pan?

thanks!

Daniel Jessup

Red Lion, Pennsylvania

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com

Fellas - I appreciate that information and the good leads. Very good to know - that's one of the main reasons I keep coming back here! I did get a phone call yesterday from Missouri that I am trying to track down... will let you know how that pans out.



Thanks - this seems like the best option thus far since this is not an OEM restoration item I am seeking, and I don't know how comfortable I feel in making the modification that Ted made to his - maybe if I had more welding experience.

Daniel Jessup

Red Lion, Pennsylvania

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com

Dan.  Here's another E code valley pan.  Not inexpensive, but supplier stands by it being as good in detail as any Ford original piece! 

IF you need any Ford 'Bird or passenger car '57 dual quad fuel lines, carburetor choke air intake or heat tubes, or throttle linkage components, seller makes reproduction components.

Click the link below for the eBay listing.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-Ford-Thunderbird-Dual-Quad-VALLEY-PAN-Assembl/223351427371?hash=item3400c8512b:g:3PoAAOSwCjpcUL9M

Hope this helps! 


NoShortcuts
a.k.a. Charlie Brown
near Syracuse, New York

Dan.  I just saw this new y-block valley pan offering on eBay Motors.  Unique in that it is from Blue Thunder, is cast aluminum, has provision for a PCV set-up, AND appears that it would be contour-free to clear your '57 Ford E code 2x4 intake manifold.  From Blue Thunder, it should be a quality alternative.

Click the link below to see the eBay listing.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Thunder-272-292-312-Ford-Y-Block-Valley-Cover/283707239679?hash=item420e44ecff:g:ulkAAOSwkW5d7QEN

Hope this helps!    


NoShortcuts
a.k.a. Charlie Brown
near Syracuse, New York