Found the following Parts at a swap but wasn't sure if they are applicable to my 57. Noted the numbers;

Rubber inserts, possibly for an anti roll bar? #B7A-5493-A

Two bolt hole square U clamps, again possibly for an anti roll bar? B7A-5499-A

Heater switch, B7A-18578-A

And a box marked "points" B7A-12171-A. But on looking closely at the 6 sets, in it all marked Ford, (some U.S.A & others marked Canada) only one set has a curved based plate, the others are similar but have straight base plates. But two are right hand & three are left hand..?! What have I got here?



Any help appreciated, thanks

Paul

Paul:

The bushings fit all but wagons and HD applications.  The brackets fit both.  The curved points are '57-up, the straights fit '49-56 for the most part.  6s and V8s in some cases use the same ones, some 6s use the opposite "hand".  The dual point applications, both '57 dual four and blown, and most aftermarket dual point plates, use one right and one left hand sets.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

B7A-5493-A  Insulator bushing for front stabilizer bar for ’57 cars except S/D & S/W

 

B7A-5499-A  Clamps for front stabilizer bar to lower control arm for ’57 cars

 

B7A-18578-A    Heater switch assy for ’57 car (Fresh air also used with A/C)

 

B7A-12171-A  Points for distributor numbers B7A-12127-A, C, & D.  (Should be curved)

 

As far as the points go, sounds like you have a collection that’s throwed together.  Some of the straight points may be for a dual point distributor while others could be for a six cylinder application.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

John & Ted: thanks, I appreciate you clarifying the parts numbers.

Paul