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03/04/23 10:50 PM #7054    

 

Sherry Hester (Trasp)

Rex, is it Convertable 1957 Ford Fairlane 500...??


03/05/23 10:18 AM #7055    

Cal Turley

Rex
I think you are looking for retractable hardtop to finish off the discription.

03/05/23 03:51 PM #7056    

 

Don Ervin

Two door.


03/06/23 09:39 AM #7057    

 

Rex Booth

Figured most of you have been holding your breath waiting in anticipation standing on your tip-toes...

Here are the final results!!

1st Prize goes to Fred Miller for adding the final 25% (Skyliner) to the description! Way to go Fred!! 

2nd Prize is a "two-way" tie between Sherry and Cal.  Sherry added "Convertable" and Cal added "Retractable Hard Top"

And Honorable mention goes to Dandy Don for "Two door"

Over fifty years ago, in mid-model year 1957, Ford introduced the first ever large-scale production of a hardtop convertible, the Fairlane 500 Skyliner.  The concept was originally intended for the 1956 Lincoln Continental, but the skyrocketing retail on the Continental prohibited adding the retractable hardtop feature, so the idea was picked up by the Ford division instead. In 1957, Ford was on a roll, finally beating Chevrolet in sales for the first time in decades by a substantial 10 percent margin, so there was money flowing for product development. The "Skyliner" contributed to that landmark success, not only by garnering 20,766 sales, but also by drawing large crowds into the Ford showrooms to witness this engineering marvel in action. Even then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower had to have a sleek, modern Skyliner in his garage!

1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner  with retractable top

Pat, 

Do you remember Tom Mangham's older sister Diane? Diane drove a 1959 Ford Galaxie 'Skyliner' Retractable. Diane let me drive with her sitting shotgun, the top down, cruising (you guessed it) Main Street. I was in 'high cotton in downtown Dallas at high-noon"!!!

 


03/06/23 02:38 PM #7058    

 

Sherry Hester (Trasp)

So Rex,

You are saying it is a:

"1957 Two door 
Convertible, Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner with Retractable Hardtop"? 
devilwink 


03/06/23 03:32 PM #7059    

 

Rex Booth

Sherry,

You just might say so... 'collectively' from all who participated !

 


03/06/23 03:45 PM #7060    

 

Rex Booth

 

1st Place -  Fred, Way to Go!!  

 

 

Joe Palooka sez “thanks for being in my corner”!!

 

 

2nd Place -   Sherry, Cal, and Don!

 

Double your pleasure double your fun, chew Bazooka Bubble Gum!

 


03/06/23 08:27 PM #7061    

 

Sherry Hester (Trasp)

REX, HAHAHAHHAAH!!!!!!!!!!yessmiley


03/07/23 05:58 AM #7062    

 

Fred Miller

That is one knock out 1st prize...

03/09/23 10:03 AM #7063    

 

John Landess

Well for those with lots of time... re-reading some of the posts in the long ago past are entertaining.. I have been trying to find the great story about flooding in Roswell that was posted by Billy T (rip).

However, I did find the longest ever post on page 76 by Bill Leggett....on slang words....wow

 


03/09/23 08:31 PM #7064    

 

John Doyal

I was just notified that Lynn was taken to the hospital with a possible TIA  today on John's birthday   Please put her in your prayers.  Will post more as I find it out.


03/09/23 10:24 PM #7065    

 

Sherry Hester (Trasp)

My Prayers are going out for Lynn!


03/10/23 04:23 AM #7066    

 

John Doyal

Lynn's son was with her at the time and got her to the hospital.  She appears to have had a stroke as she is not able to speak  well enough to be understood.  We are now at a wait and see, thanks for prayers.


03/10/23 06:55 AM #7067    

 

Paula Carl (Cowee Miller)

Praying for Lynn. 


03/10/23 09:17 AM #7068    

 

John Landess

All thoughts and prayers for Lynn...........


03/10/23 09:47 AM #7069    

 

Saundra Bennett (Whiteside)

Sending prayers and best wishes to Lynn!


03/10/23 10:44 AM #7070    

 

Rex Booth

 

Lynn,

We are all rooting for your speedy recovery!!


03/10/23 12:26 PM #7071    

 

Kay Schrimsher (Shields)

I am so sorry hear this news. Prays for my dear friend 


03/10/23 01:42 PM #7072    

 

Patsy Skipper (Felber)

Hi all!  Linda Weathers has been in contact with Scott , Lynn's son who took her to the emergency room,  She did not have a stroke.  She has a urinary tract infection which is being treated by antibiotics.  Her system is not responding well to the antibiotics so has remained in the hospital at this time. Scott said that she will be released today.  I am sure she apppreciates all of your prayers and well wishes!


03/10/23 01:55 PM #7073    

 

Paula Carl (Cowee Miller)

So thankful that it wasn't a stroke and praying the antibiotics get the UTI under control. 


03/10/23 01:57 PM #7074    

 

Fred Miller

Good news for Lynn. But I'll put her in my thoughts and prayers anyway.

My Mother had the same problem for years. I know what Lynn must be going through.


03/10/23 04:59 PM #7075    

 

Saundra Bennett (Whiteside)

Pleased to hear Lynn didn't have a stroke.  Prayers continue for s speedy recovery!  UTI's are not fun!


03/10/23 05:12 PM #7076    

 

Rex Booth

 

Yes,  a UTI is a far cry from a TIA... 


03/10/23 06:32 PM #7077    

 

Paula Carl (Cowee Miller)

But a UTI can affect we older people strangely. My husband couldn't walk and didn't have a clue who he was or where he was when he had one. Ended up in hospital and then nursing home for a week. It was really weird but he recovered and all is well. Lynn should be up and about soon. 


03/11/23 06:54 AM #7078    

 

Charline Lake

Lynn!  Sending love and good thoughts.  UTIs can actually be fatal for older people, especially with multiple-antibiotic-resistant bacteria.  I have dealt with UTIs for years, and am currently on nitrofurantoin every day to prevent them (they became resistant to the prophylactic drug I was on).  Oof.  Love to Lynn!


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