I'm in the process of bringing a "57" Fiesta Wagon back from the dead. The running gear is in great shape w/orriganal J2 engine (tripple carbs) and transmission. the trim is in place and in really good condition also. Its a frame off resto. (lots of rust) and I plan to do some mild custom modifications. The body is ready for Media Blasting and I am begining work on the chassis/suspension, which brings me to my first question of my first post.
I would like to ask if anyone is aware of aftermarket tubular control arms for the "57" ? I believe the 57 Buick had the same suspension. I will post pics as the project progresses.

Papajo.

 

Welcome aboard. I'm no help on your question, but there are plenty of guys on here that will chime in and maybe one of them will have your answer. You may want to consider starting a new thread with your build in the major builds and projects when you get a chance.

 

Welcome to CO.

 

A J2 in a Fiesta? Am not going to say it didn't happen, but the likelihood of the factory producing such is pretty darn slim. I see more J2's at shows today then were ever pushed out of the factory in the day, and that I do makes more more than suspicious.

 

I could be wrong but it appears the motor in my fiesta is a j2 and it for sure looks like the original equipment on the car. I will have to research the vin & block numbers to be sure. I will post some pics as soon as I can figure out how, I have been trying but my jpeg files won't upload on this site. I could use some help !

 

hello ,

welcome to the forum , i am glad to here a other 57 ' is saved and yes indeed the j2 option was available on the fiesta the option code is U2 on the id plate on your fire wall .
hope to see some pic's of the car .

belgium greetz

marc

 

Welcome to CO from another 57 Olds owner. Don't know of any after market
tubular A arms for the 57.

 

Yep - here's one with a J-2 AND standard shift - with AIR - talk about hen's teeth. B Pillar so rotted that the rear door is at a 45 degree angle..

 

I am sure this post will sound negative,,,,but I assure you I have no desire to hurt anyones feelings, nor step on anyones toes. I have always thought it a "crying shame" that rare and desirable cars, such as this wagon, are left sitting and ruining by owners who just can't let them go. They likely have good intentions, but the end result is sad. I can't say how many times through the years I have stopped to ask about a vehicle sitting, beside a building, in a building, in the weeds and been told "Not for sale, I'm going to fix it up someday". Then through the years it just sits and rots away. It just seems like such a waste. In the area where I live most everything left sitting will rot away.
Mike

 

I agree 100%...and that was the story here...everything you see in these pics has been scrapped

 

sorry guys i made a mistake the option code for the j2 is code ( W )

marc