newstang 388 Report post Posted October 6, 2020 I bought this ugly thing even though i didn't need it in my way. I figured its cheap and in good shape might as well. Problem is anything that needs to be replaced already out values the car. What you guys think of it? 1 mikee reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted October 6, 2020 I like it. The body & most of the interior look to be in good condition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Mike65 said: I like it. The body & most of the interior look to be in good condition. the body was repainted 15years ago, single stage looks like, the interior is shot. Im afraid that will cost more than its worth. Not to mention all the chrome is pitted and bumpers are insanely expensive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted October 6, 2020 As long as the price was right, ya can't go wrong. Is that one of the squarebirds? I'm too lazy to look it up? 1 Caseyrhe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 6, 2020 8 minutes ago, RPM said: As long as the price was right, ya can't go wrong. Is that one of the squarebirds? I'm too lazy to look it up? i believe so, i would have preferred a 2 seater but $2500 i figure isnt too bad 1 Caseyrhe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted October 7, 2020 Price was right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted October 8, 2020 Love it. very cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted October 8, 2020 If it had the right mods it would make a hot hot rod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Ridge Runner said: If it had the right mods it would make a hot hot rod this actually is a nice idea. problem is, dumping $ into this will never pay off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted October 11, 2020 Nice car. Add a little cream color accent to that blue and it would look cool. Some even had the roof painted in a lighter color. The '58 is the first year "Squarebird" and does not share some parts with the later years (59-60) I hope you have all the exterior trim parts, but those are interchangeable. The '59 grill is cool, with horizontal bars. the '58's have a unique rear suspension with coil springs. Apparently, they are not the best, and the later years went to leaf springs. Looks like a fun cruiser, but will be very expensive to restore. I would take the "Roadkill" approach, and get it running and see if you can drive it. Assume it has a 352? that would be a "H" code. That was the only engine option in '58. The '60s had the Lincoln 430 V8 available. In '58, there was a super rare "G" code that was designed for exported cars. It is a 332 V8 Yours looks like it has an original Carter 4 barrel carburetor. Nice vintage piece. My cousin in in the T-Bird club. This is a great website for the Squarebirds: https://squarebirds.org/picture_gallery/TechnicalResourceLibrary/trl.htm 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 12, 2020 21 hours ago, Vicfreg said: Nice car. Add a little cream color accent to that blue and it would look cool. Some even had the roof painted in a lighter color. The '58 is the first year "Squarebird" and does not share some parts with the later years (59-60) I hope you have all the exterior trim parts, but those are interchangeable. The '59 grill is cool, with horizontal bars. the '58's have a unique rear suspension with coil springs. Apparently, they are not the best, and the later years went to leaf springs. Looks like a fun cruiser, but will be very expensive to restore. I would take the "Roadkill" approach, and get it running and see if you can drive it. Assume it has a 352? that would be a "H" code. That was the only engine option in '58. The '60s had the Lincoln 430 V8 available. In '58, there was a super rare "G" code that was designed for exported cars. It is a 332 V8 Yours looks like it has an original Carter 4 barrel carburetor. Nice vintage piece. My cousin in in the T-Bird club. This is a great website for the Squarebirds: https://squarebirds.org/picture_gallery/TechnicalResourceLibrary/trl.htm Thanks! thats a great site. I was thinking of going cheap as possible. i have all the interior, but it needs to be recovered. the chrome scares me. Its all pitted. The bumpers also need rechorme. I hear Keystone does it for less than half the price of everyone else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 12, 2020 I do believe the milage is correct, but notice how everything is pitted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 90 Report post Posted October 14, 2020 You could always paint the chrome. It would look pretty good and offset the green. Plus be way cheaper than having it rechromed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Kris said: You could always paint the chrome. It would look pretty good and offset the green. Plus be way cheaper than having it rechromed. i was thinking of that too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoneWolf2U 136 Report post Posted October 20, 2020 On 10/8/2020 at 10:17 AM, newstang said: this actually is a nice idea. problem is, dumping $ into this will never pay off. So use what you have and make it a one off. Unless you have parts and plenty of cash at your fingertips. I have seen many that do just that, Its not all stock and not over the top modded and still looks cool. There is that buyer out there that wants the odd driver so people look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted December 11, 2020 Just an update on this money pit pig. gave it a quick paint touchup, fixed some rot spots, reman the trans and freshened up the 352. Also did hydroboost because i had an extra laying around. Tomorrow it gets the new radiator and disk brake conversion. So much for just a quick n dirty fix. I taught my grandson to operate the levers on the forklift and he lowered it while I lined it up/ 2 Ridge Runner and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted January 6, 2021 Looking good. Gotta love the young guy painting the transmission.... 1 newstang reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted January 9, 2021 considering what the dash looked like before, (above pics) i can deal with this. its still pitted, but some buffing shines pretty good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted January 9, 2021 The turn signals on the dash pretty much describe todays situation. no matter which way you want to turn, you can only go down :-) 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 11, 2021 How old id your little buddy, 7 or 8? He looks like quite the helper, engaged and all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted January 11, 2021 9 hours ago, RPM said: How old id your little buddy, 7 or 8? He looks like quite the helper, engaged and all. He is 7, he loves coming to work on cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites