Restyled for the new model year, the ’57 had tail fins, opera windows, a new grill and a choice of five V-8 engines. The 1957 Thunderbird was the last of the “classic” two-seat T-Birds. At the top end was the F-code McCullough-Paxton supercharged model which offered 300 horsepower. Higher spec cars included the E-code which used dual Holley four-barrels to produce 270 bhp or 285 with a racing kit which had 10.0:1 compression large port heads, dual 4 barrel carburetors, 290 degree cam and reworked distributor. On the lower end was the 292 in³ and a D-code 312 in³, called the Thunderbird Special V8, with a single Holley carb. Upgrades to the 1957 model year included larger 14-inch wheels, increased chassis rigidity, a new suspension, larger brakes.įive distinct V8s were offered. This more powerful model was met with great enthusiasm by consumers who purchased over 20,000 units that year. I have ordered the gasket for the differential and the gasket and filter for the transmission (automatic transmission). Powered by a 312 V8 and mated to an automatic transmission amazing condition and runs and drives like.
#57 thunderbird bird automatic transmission full#
I intend to change the fluids in the differential and transmission. Beautiful 57 T-Bird has gone thru a full restoration.
In 1957 Ford modified the Thunderbird with new front and rear ends as well as a more powerful V8 engine. In 1957 Ford modified the Thunderbird with new front and rear ends as well as a more powerful V8 engine. BudP said: I am the second owner of a '57 TBird with 48,000 original miles.
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