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Old 07-30-2014, 07:58 AM
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Default WANTED: parts to put '57 drag car back on the street

I'm still looking for the following parts:

'56 - '58 hard top
both front fenderwell fiberglass panels
front bumpers / bumperettes (no deep rust pits, please)
passenger door
red interior door panels
right quarter panel fiberglass up to front door jamb
headlight buckets with chrome bezels
assembly line hood (small scoop and hood pin set-up okay)
wood spare cover


My last request for parts helped me find a front suspension w/steering, seat cushions, a windshield frame, and rear horizontal bumpers. Thanks to those who sent photos and prices. I really appreciate it.

Jerry Bramlett
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I just updated my initial post by removing some items and adding a few.

Thanks for your responses, Dan, Jon, Rich, and Mark.

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Originally Posted by jerrybramlett
I just updated my initial post by removing two items and adding one.

Thanks for your responses, Dan and Jon.
Jerry,
Do you need gauges or clock? Rich
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Do you need gauges or clock? Rich
Hi Rich. Thanks for asking.

If I sent you photos of this thing, you'd be shocked. It sat outside and was parted out for 30 - 40 years after a serious front end collision that bent the frame badly. So yeah, I need pretty much every piece that could have been removed from the fiberglass body tub.

I'm trying to buy parts in gradual steps. Right now I'd certainly consider a stock clock and tach though. This won't be a show car, so I'm not looking for restored parts.
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Hi Rich. Thanks for asking.

If I sent you photos of this thing, you'd be shocked. It sat outside and was parted out for 30 - 40 years after a serious front end collision that bent the frame badly. So yeah, I need pretty much every piece that could have been removed from the fiberglass body tub.

I'm trying to buy parts in gradual steps. Right now I'd certainly consider a stock clock and tach though. This won't be a show car, so I'm not looking for restored parts.
Jerry,
I think I have an original tach but need to check. I'll give you a call over the weekend and let you know what I turned up. Rich
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I have this from my 57. It is circa the 80s resto so most likely not OEM. It has faded some on the tunnel portion but previous owner had mats for the floors so they are in good shape. No rips or tears and still has the backing with it.

Free if you want it; just pay USPS box shipping. Let me know if you want pics.

I may have the seat covers available as well but still not sure on replacing those yet...

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I have this from my 57. It is circa the 80s resto so most likely not OEM. It has faded some on the tunnel portion but previous owner had mats for the floors so they are in good shape. No rips or tears and still has the backing with it.

Free if you want it; just pay USPS box shipping. Let me know if you want pics.

I may have the seat covers available as well but still not sure on replacing those yet...
Mark -

While free is certainly good, I'd also like to buy something from you. A while back you thought you had some tail lights and were going to send me photos. Did you ever find them?

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While free is certainly good, I'd also like to buy something from you. A while back you thought you had some tail lights and were going to send me photos. Did you ever find them?

Jerry
I dug em out and took pics but forgot to send them. Emailed today.
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I dug em out and took pics but forgot to send them. Emailed today.
Thanks, Mark. They look very nice. Please tell me how much you want for them.

Jerry
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Jerry, I have a 53-57 fresh air cowl if needed. It has notches cut out for '57's with the reinforcement support rods, but it's missing the lever. I can get you pics if needed.

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Jerry, I have a 53-57 fresh air cowl if needed. It has notches cut out for '57's with the reinforcement support rods, but it's missing the lever. I can get you pics if needed.

Rich
Rich, I appreciate your response.

The cowl vent mechanism is one of the few parts I did get with the car. It may be rusted in place though. This car spent decades sitting outside in the humid South. I'll take a look at it today.

Jerry

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