Hot Rods 57 FORD Build #2... Glutton for Punishment.

Good to see you making some time to work on it!

 

The '57 Chevy is a score if it fits. I went Newport that was $224 at the time.

 

57 Chevy is a bolt in direct replacement as I remember it and you use your stock 57 Ford switch and cable. I know nothing about the Newport unit. What year Newport and does it use the Ford switch?

 

Molded carpet or glue-down? If glue down, that factory insulation Bob mentioned won't be usable. They do make one for the '57s...........I got mine @ classic Auto in OKC.
Pist-n-broke....The Newport wiper they are talking about is not Chrysler Newport. Newport is the Manufacturer/brand name. I think out of Newport Beach, Ca.

 

Nice systems, work well.
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Looking good Jeff, I'll be watching...

 

@Jeff Norwell build posts are always great. He gives details of what he is doing, how, and why. And he includes lots of pictures for guys like me who are a tad bit dim...if you get my drift.

 

Jeff, here is another product to consider. I have used it on the last 2 builds and have no complaints so far. This is an ebay link but I believe there are other sellers out there. https://www.ebay.com/itm/124946409974?hash=item1d1762e9f6:g:JIUAAOSw6TlhY6Pw

 

Enjoying your build. You do great work!

 

Lookin' good Billie-Ray.

 

Love it!

 

I had to get a $10 extension for my switch, but it looks 100% factory on my dash. I also sprang another $10 for the "wrench", something I could have easily made.

 

I used convenient holes on the ends of my aluminum cylinder heads (not a Ford engine...).

 

I've had several good running 352's in several 57/58 Fords as well as 2 first gen F-100's. I've never said wish I would have held out for a 390. All were just good drivers that just got with it. I agree with losing the dual action fuel pump, but I never ran the one you show. I chose the Carter CRT-M4008. I like the built-in filter with the large replaceable cartridge. They also make this style for the small blocks.

 

Doesn't this pump have the small outlet? Like a 1/8" pipe thread?

 

The lift plate on the carb pad is a non-issue. This is close to 800 lbs. with the c-6 behind it. I've also lifted it a couple times with the old iron heads and exhaust manifolds in place.

The Carter fuel pump looks like the same performance pump as you can see on my engine. I think they are rated 110 gph? Great pump, has been trouble free for 8 years. One thing you may want consider is going to a 3/8" fuel line from the gas tank to the pump. The pump outlet/inlet on mine are 3/8" pipe thread.


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Good question Steve. I went from memory on that specific part number. I believe #DOTZ-9350-A is the 5/16 line but well worth double checking. In fact the first listing may be for a 302. If I remember correctly all pumps for FE are 5/16 line fittings. The multi carb'd FE's had an external canister past the pump for the filter cartridge. Not sure if they went to 3/8 line or not.

 

I know some of the aftermarket pumps have the small outlet because I've seen them (and bought one). And they generally seem to be the ones with the pictured inlet, not the OEM style threaded inlet. But that also seems to be the only one available with the built-in filter. I had to buy an adaptor to connect the existing fuel line to it on the one I had.

For a Hipo application I'd be a bit worried about fuel starvation.

Jeff, some restorer is going to want that dual-diaphragm pump to run their vacuum wipers. They're getting hard to find...

 

@Jeff Norwell
The 57 is looking very cool. I just wanted to tell you that it is so great to see Diamond Deuce still sitting in your garage. That root beer coupe was cool but never held a candle to DD.
Looking forward to see the 57 on the road

 

Three pedals, good call Jeff!

 

I fabbed up 2 x long 1/4" straps that bolted to the heads to lift my FE. Using an adjustable engine lift it worked a treat. Large enough holes in the top for stout D-shackles and large flat washers for securing flat bar to heads.

 

i just realized with that side trim that this isnt a 500 model, which brings me to the question, which is actually better?

 

Better how?

 

performance, hot rodding, etc.

 

Trim level doesn't have a whole lot to do with "performance. hot rodding, etc." Except in this case, the 500 you mentioned would make it a pretty different Fairlane, not the Custom / Custom 300 series that Jeff's are, and being that the Fairlanes are longer, lower, heavier, I guess that does fall into a performance factor. LOL....the spell check is trying to change my "lower" to "slower"............guess it's reading my mind.