I looked in my documentation and the tons of pictures I took when dismanteling my car and no trace of this part... it may come from one of 2 other cars I parted out, but still I have no clue where it goes
I don't remember any part on my car that looks like that. Not to say its not from your 57 but I don't think so. When I have it out this weekend I will have a look around.
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1957 Pathfinder deluxe 4 door wagon 1961 Pontiac Parisienne bubble top Traded for a Harley sorry guys.
Looks like the mud guard that bolts in front of the shifting arm or arms to protect them from egxaust heat or mud, I never figured out which. Ken in Saskatoon.
I was able to figure out this part. Ken you were right, it's the mud guard located near the steering pump. This part is for the 6cyl engine, mine is a V8, that's why the guard is different. Might be useful to know..