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My car did not come with that option, but the problem has to be one or both of the switches, since they interact with each other.

With the body off its not a difficult repair. Back in the day I had a '72 full size Ford that the frame rotted at that exact spot. I had a local guy weld it up and the car was as solid as a rock, lasted me many more years as my college car.

I would measure the width that would fit, and together with the height off the floor, seat length and back height, visit your local "you pick it" junkyard and find a set that works. Most newer cars will have a headrest that you can either re-use or remove and upholster over. The tracks won't...

Why not just replace it with a screw-on plug?

He knows now. Rebuilding a generator is an easy job and a great place to start a long career as a DIYer in this great hobby. I used to own a '56 International Cub tractor and the rebuild kits for the starter (not much different than a generator) were about five bucks. Almost everything in 50's...

Rebuilding these little parts is the enjoyable part of this hobby. Once you take the generator apart, de-grease and clean the case, wire brush and sand off any rust, and repaint using Duplicolor engine paints. They make a Ford Black that is perfect.

For your car yes there is a huge downside for retrofitting an alternator, because an all original '57 is much more valuable then a resto-mod. The good news is that both the original regulator and generator can be cleaned, checked and rebuilt. Start with the regulator. Inspect for loose wires...

You really need to make the determination if it is an alternator or generator. Here's a video explaining the difference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NsAYiUHsho Important to note that after Ford went to an alternator in 1965, they still used an external regulator. Also, I need to know your...

Ford didn't switch from a generator to an alternator until 1965, so if you have an alternator, it's not original. Attach a voltmeter to the battery. It should read just over 12 volts, typically 12.2 to 12.6. There are charts on the internet that relate this to state-of-charge, so download one...

Use Google for images of a Ford Y block. There are hundreds.

Wire size for amp chart here. Use the chassis size, not the power transmission size. https://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm

There are some wiring diagrams for a 56 here: https://www.classictbird.com/Wire-Assembly-Main-Harness-56-1-Per-car/productinfo/14401-56/ The section for the turn signal flasher shows an in-line fuse.

It should stay depressed by itself until it's heated up, then pop out. If the lighter itself isn't functioning, it shouldn't interfere with use of the socket as a voltage source. FYI I purchased an exact replica of the rusted out lighter socket for my '64 at an O'Reilleys, on the rack next to...

Lots of folks who love-love-love their cars "personalize" them with engraved dash plates. Back in the day most trophy shops could make one for you. My latest acquisition is a 1981 Corvette, and I used dental floss to get the plate off to give to the previous owner's widow. On my '64 TBird I...

There should be wiring kits and body panels for your popular car. Try Google first. Specifically on the wiring harness. Yours is a simple car and there are several US manufacturers of generic harnesses. Go to Summit Racing, search for wiring harness, and narrow your search based on the number...

I don't know about an option back in the day but disc brake conversions are common. I'm more familiar with the big birds- I converted my '64 with a kit that uses parts from an 80's Chevy S-10, and a simple steel bracket that bolts onto my existing spindle. I don't recall his name right now but...

Most electrical problems can be traced back to corroded connections: grounds and at the fuse panel. Grounding is easy to check using an ohm meter. You should have zero ohms between the battery negative and the bare connector. If not, remove the connector, grind a new surface on the base metal...

I believe that the windshield wiper motor in your car is the same as my '64, it's hydraulic. The motor is probably leaking. They are rebuild-able. It is located under the slotted cowl, dead center.

According to the manufacturers of a low pressure electric pump, or at least the one that I used to have, it should be installed as close to the tank as possible and below the low fuel level. I looked all over when I did mine, could not find a low spot that was also safe, so ended up on the...

Here's a good article that explains block casting numbers. The date code should be near the oil filter mount. Deciphering Ford Parts Date Codes - FORDification.com Based on your 5K26, the date is 19_5, October 26. The C on the head signifies the decade, 60's, so your engine was cast on...