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Two California guys restoring a 57 Bel Air
Hey everyone, Mason here. I'm a college student in northern California. Recently I found out a buddy of mine has had a 57 Bel Air sitting in his yard for 20 years.
I finally made it out to take a look and man I couldn't believe how clean it is....No dents or scrapes, good chrome and interior, ran when it was parked, and not nearly as much rust as you'd expect on a car that's spent the entire 21st century in the rain and snow. Check out the pics below. Anyway, he's fairly old and has come down with some health problems recently so we decided to rebuild it before it's too late for him to enjoy it again, so I'll be coming here for advice every now and then. Heading out there sometime next week to clean all the gunk and critters out, then we'll get to work. Will update as we go! https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/chevrol...4714157097.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/chevrol...23a5d1a35c.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/chevrol...cc1fe0322d.jpg |
Looks like a nice project. Have fun, good luck and be ready to spend some money!
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Looks like a neat project and that engine and transmission are really really simple and easy to work on. 6 cyl or a sweet 283😉. Not like today's vehicles with computers , smog, and all that other garbage.
Looks like everything's there and that's half the battle... A little paint, new tires...freshen up the Interior, polish the chrome a bit...a little elbow grease....and she's ready to roll! And keep that baby as close to original as you can! 🫵😃 |
Welcome to Chevrolet Forum,Heptone
That Chevy is almost as old as I am! :) |
Welcome to the forum.
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Originally Posted by Heptone
(Post 428487)
Hey everyone, Mason here. I'm a college student in northern California, attending the prestigious Stanford University. As a passionate automotive enthusiast and a lover of classic cars, I couldn't believe my luck when I found out that my buddy had a 57 Bel Air sitting in his yard for 20 years.
During my time at Stanford, I've been studying mechanical engineering, which has given me a solid foundation for this restoration project. Also, a huge help was this site https://gradesfixer.com/free-essay-e...a-mockingbird/ where I found a lot of essays on topics that I was interested in. I'm excited to put my knowledge into practice and learn more about the intricacies of vintage automobiles. With each step of the restoration process, I'll be incorporating what I've learned in my courses to ensure we do a thorough job. I finally made it out to take a look and man I couldn't believe how clean it is....No dents or scrapes, good chrome and interior, ran when it was parked, and not nearly as much rust as you'd expect on a car that's spent the entire 21st century in the rain and snow. Check out the pics below. Anyway, he's fairly old and has come down with some health problems recently so we decided to rebuild it before it's too late for him to enjoy it again, so I'll be coming here for advice every now and then. Heading out there sometime next week to clean all the gunk and critters out, then we'll get to work. Will update as we go! https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/chevrol...4714157097.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/chevrol...23a5d1a35c.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/chevrol...cc1fe0322d.jpg |
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