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September-12-08

1957 Chevy Restoration Project

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Thouchins asked:


I’ve been restoring this 2dr Hardtop sport coupe Bel-Air Chevy since 1992. Here is the latest images. There is no front or rear windsheild. The interior only has the front seats finished. I removed the new AM/FM stereo radio for testing purposes. The stainless on the sides it getting ready to be removed so I have it polished. The color is the original Matador Red. I’ve installed original powerbrakes, powersteering, power windows & a powerpack 283 engine. I’ve upgraded to tilt steering and added Crager SS mag wheels. The car and I are located in Texas.

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  1. Geo77551 Said,

    then americans and ppl all over the planet are gonna have to sell their kidneys and liver in order to resore thse BEAUTIFUL works of ART. BTY… this is the BEST CAR EVER MADE BY CHEVROLET!!!

  2. LoneOarman Said,

    What happens when GM goes under? It’s only obvious.

  3. PowerEquipmentRepair Said,

    lol.. same here with my 1957 chevy belair 4 door i’m restoring and keeping it fully orginal. So far its down to the frame and got it all painted up.

  4. Thouchins Said,

    I haven’t done anything else to it yet.
    Too many other projects, and I ran out of money.

    Terry

  5. PowerEquipmentRepair Said,

    So how much more did you get done since then?

  6. Thouchins Said,

    The first ci 265’s were either on ‘55 or ‘56 Chevy’s. The last ones made, were on ‘57 Chevys before they switched to a ci 283.

    Terry

  7. belair55zz56 Said,

    I read somewhere the first 265 ci were a light blue color, according to research done by CCI. not the orange red color.

  8. Thouchins Said,

    The first group of ‘57 Chevy’s came with 265 engines. These engines were left over from 1956. Then the second group of ’57’s all had 283’s.

  9. disturbedproject Said,

    so did they come stock with 283’s?

  10. A63Chevy Said,

    Those 283’s will go forever if you take care of them.I have one in my 63 Chevy pickup,check out my vids if u want Buick61.

  11. Buick61 Said,

    Thank you for sticking with the 283 and not getting a new crate motor!!!

  12. XboobtubeX Said,

    that car was made back in the day when there was no plastic in cars. what a beauty

  13. citrus850 Said,

    my aunt just gave us my uncles who just passed away 2 years ago a 57 chevy a 72 corvette stingray and a 74 jeep cj-5 i have plenty of restoring to do because they are not in great shape

  14. tommynights Said,

    Looks like you are coming along nicely, I’m about 3/4 done with mine out here in NJ. Love the guitar channels you are cruising - been pickin’ since 7y.o.

  15. Dave31452 Said,

    You get plenty of fresh air cruising down the freeway in this classic….

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