thanks all - had a guy contact me to ask for sources. Was not aware that many of the major parts houses have dried up on otherwise rebuilt OEM units while the aftermarket continues to proliferate.

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

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

A warning.  Cardone was selling re-manufactured units bu they were using 289/302 croes which turned out were a mite too short so beware.

54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

There was a guy selling a Y distributor on Ford Barn.  Supposedly rebuilt.  it is a 57

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=352082



54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

If it's an original distributor, you'll have to supply a rebuildable core. Affordable aftermarket electronic distributors, like CRT/TSP are available.

As of about 2 months ago, Larry's Thunderbird & Mustang listed one on their site. Not sure though if it's an outright sale or if they just rebuild yours.

??
possibly, I found
https://www.fabulousfords.com/detail/35618/Ford_Ford_Car_Distributor_Remanufactured_292_8_Cyl.html




1936 Ford 3W Coupe : 56 T-Bird 312, 47 Packard 3 speed, 40 juice brakes.
1968 Merc Cyclone FB GT 390, Getting a better front clip!
1977 Ford F-250 Supercab RWD Explorer Long box.
1976 Chev Camaro RS LT
Future rebuild : 1949 Ford F-1

Does anyone have a current source/company that offers a remanufactured 1957-64 distributor?

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

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