The Details
'57 Ford Thunderbird
Owner: Alan Hasuike, Tigard, OR
Engine
452ci FE-series big-block V-84.250-inch bore, 3.98-inch strokeNodular iron 428ci crankshaftForged Eagle I-beam rodsAries forged pistonsCrower flat tappet hydraulic camshaft, 0.540/0.540-inch lift, 320/320 durationComp Cams 1.76:1 roller rockersPort-matched Edelbrock headsEdelbrock Performer RPM intake manifoldHolley 850-cfm 4160 double-pumperAutolite dual-point distributorw/PerTronix IgnitorMSD 6AL ignitionFPA ceramic coated headers, 131/44-inch primary tubes, and 211/42-inch collectors
Transmission
Close-Ratio Top Loader four-speed
Rearend
9-inch3.25 gearsDetroit Locker differential31-spline axles
Exhaust
Edelbrock mufflers211/42-inch dual exhaust
Suspension
Front: Dropped spindles, heavy-duty replacement partsRear: De-arched leaf springs, heavy-duty replacement parts
Brakes
Front: 11-inch disc
Rear: 11-inch disc
Wheels
Front: Halibrand, 15x7-inch, 311/42-inch offset
Rear: Halibrand, 15x711/42-inch, 4-inch offset
Tires
Front: BFGoodrich, P225/60ZR15
Rear: BFGoodrich, P225/60ZR15
Interior
Black and white vinyl with engine-turned aluminum appointments
Factory power seat (an option in 1957)
Stock N.O.S. steering wheel
Custom removable tonneau cover
VDO instruments
Custom Autosound stereo system
Aftermarket air conditioningFactory power windows (also a cool '57 option)
Exterior
PPG Black urethane basecoat/clearcoat applied by Alan and his friendDon Randall