Laser Straight Body, Old School Modifications, Quality Restoration, Engine, Transmission, and Upgrades, Extra Parts Included
An absolutely beautifully bodied and restored 57. Dresses up with Bel-Air quarter trim, and “Old Schooled” just the way we loved them done. Current owner bought in 2000 as a quality frame restoration, and solid body. Then the process began, completed in approximately 2005, engine upgrade 2009-2010, mostly professional done with owners assistance. New body paint, new interior, gloss black frame, new glass, new wiring, new engine, all part of this build.
For more information contact Chad @ 330-353-1750, or see 183 photos at www.autoconnectioncars.com
DETAILS OF CAR:
* New 350 GM longblock engine installed approx. 2008-2009
* Front power disc – Rear drums
* Cragar SS chrome wheels and Radial tires
* Bel-Air quarter and dash trim
* Oil changed about every year
* 4 speed Muncie transmission upgrade and approx 3.08 rear end
* Restored in custom fabrics
* Lacquer repaint 10-12 years ago
* Spare tire tub closed
* Mild tub with spring reposition to accommodate larger rear tires
* New tinted glass(except vent window)
* A.M./F.M. stereo/cassette
* Heater not installed but major parts included in sale
* New radio not wired up to play
* Gauge group under dash
* Edelbrock Carburetor and covers
* Mallory electronic distributor with matching red wires
* Hedman headers
* Flowmaster mufflers
* Very nicely polished intake manifold that the owner believes is from Summit, but there is no marking.
“Included” Parts- (see pictures)
* Extra bright work that we believe is Tri 5
* Extra steering box
* Extra axles we believe are correct for the 3.73 rear end
* 3.73 ratio rear end that includes a gear set that is open
Test Drive-
Chad rode with the owner 10-12 miles, and on the way back they stopped and Chad drove 5-7 miles back. It seems to steer as a typical steering gear box is designed. It rides nice with the radials. It is smooth with no unusual noises, the clutch operates properly and shifts through all 4 gears, up and down without issue. The engine ran and performed as it was designed. The car stops without pulling to the left or the right, and it does have disc brakes on the front. It brakes without pulling. * When the engine is idling hot we are at about 40 lbs oil pressure, and at about 2000 rpm's we are close to 50 lbs. Temp. around 175 on the water. True mileage unknown- title indicates “No Odometer”.
Mechanical-
* Headlights work
* Front parking lights work
* High beams work on left and right
* Blinkers work left and right, front and back
* Taillights work
* Brake lights work
* License plate light works
* Both windows crank up and down
* Both the vent windows do unlock, vents open and close, and relock
* Clock doesn't work
* Radio is new but is not wired up- (see box in pictures)
* Volt meter is not registering but its charging because battery is ok
* Lighter works
* Heater and air handling is not installed, but the switch from off to high works smoothly, and each one of the sliding vents works well.
* Windshield wipers work both speeds
* Oil and generator lights do light up when you turn ignition on
* Cars built in temp is hooked up but is not accurate
* Tachometer works
* Horn does not work( steering wheel control to the horn is new and operating they just don't have horns mounted on the car)
* The ignition switch works on/off
* Dome light works
* Parking brake does work and holds firmly
* Speedometer and Odometer not working
* Aftermarket voltage gauge not working
* Window washers not operating
* Factory trim tag was not reinstalled/ Vin tag on pillar(see pics)
