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57ragtop · 08-12-2023, 07:53 PM

Looking for a Continental kit for a 1957 ford Fairlane 500 convertible

Dobie Gillis · 08-13-2023, 08:26 AM

Gene F · 08-14-2023, 02:34 PM

I have a continental kit and skirts on my 57. The thing is super huge now! LOL

BTW, plan on at least $2,000 to $2,500 when it is all said and done. Maybe even more. You gotta love em to shell out the cash any more.

55blacktie · 08-14-2023, 03:14 PM

Although I have no firsthand knowledge, you'll probably still want to carry a spare in the trunk. removing the spare from the continental kit is a chore.

5851a · 08-14-2023, 03:30 PM

Be wary of sloping drives and tiresome fill-ups. They do look cool though.

russonator · 08-21-2023, 11:58 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 57ragtop

Looking for a Continental kit for a 1957 ford Fairlane 500 convertible

This one is offered on the "Fords of 1957" FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2506...user/697733189

I have no connection with the sale.

Abe Lugo · 08-21-2023, 10:21 PM

There was a kit listed on Craigslist recently as well.

Vic565758 · 02-13-2024, 10:58 AM

Hi, I have a 57 complete kit, in as nice as new condition for $1,575. Recently took off my 57 Sunliner. Located in Savona NY. 607 527 8300

dmsfrr · 02-13-2024, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55blacktie

Although I have no firsthand knowledge, you'll probably still want to carry a spare in the trunk. removing the spare from the continental kit is a chore.

57ragtop, I suspect you'll also need to beef up the rear suspension for the extra weight, distance / leverage off the back end of the car.

mercman from oz · 02-14-2024, 04:33 AM

1957 Ford Fairlane Continental Kit illustrated in Sales Brochure

ledzep30513 · 02-21-2024, 03:40 PM

Any other known sellers of continental kits or parts besides https://continentalkit.com ?

08-12-2023, 07:53 PM	#1
57ragtop Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: madison,WI Posts: 106	Looking for a Continental kit for a 1957 ford Fairlane 500 convertible Last edited by 57ragtop; 08-12-2023 at 07:59 PM. Reason: posted on wrong page

08-13-2023, 08:26 AM	#2
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: 1957 Ford Continental Kit https://continentalkit.com/ __________________ Often wrong but never in doubt.

08-14-2023, 02:34 PM	#3
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,973	Re: 1957 Ford Continental Kit I have a continental kit and skirts on my 57. The thing is super huge now! LOL BTW, plan on at least $2,000 to $2,500 when it is all said and done. Maybe even more. You gotta love em to shell out the cash any more.

08-14-2023, 03:14 PM	#4
55blacktie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 442	Re: 1957 Ford Continental Kit Although I have no firsthand knowledge, you'll probably still want to carry a spare in the trunk. removing the spare from the continental kit is a chore.

08-14-2023, 03:30 PM	#5
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,665	Re: 1957 Ford Continental Kit Be wary of sloping drives and tiresome fill-ups. They do look cool though.

08-21-2023, 10:21 PM	#7
Abe Lugo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 100	Re: 1957 Ford Continental Kit There was a kit listed on Craigslist recently as well. Last edited by Abe Lugo; 08-21-2023 at 11:10 PM.

02-13-2024, 10:58 AM	#8
Vic565758 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Posts: 1	Re: 1957 Ford Continental Kit Hi, I have a 57 complete kit, in as nice as new condition for $1,575. Recently took off my 57 Sunliner. Located in Savona NY. 607 527 8300

02-14-2024, 04:33 AM	#10
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: 1957 Ford Continental Kit 1957 Ford Fairlane Continental Kit illustrated in Sales Brochure

02-21-2024, 03:40 PM	#11
ledzep30513 Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Morganton GA Posts: 54	Re: 1957 Ford Continental Kit Any other known sellers of continental kits or parts besides https://continentalkit.com ?