Incredible rotisserie restoration, taken down to the very last nut
and bolt. Very interesting restoration story- documented with
photos, narrative, a newspaper article and 4 page magazine
feature.
Steve and Turner Price, a father- son team brought this Chevy to
factory new condition. Steve had restored two 57s prior to this
one. With the help of his father they set out to make this one
brand new. Over a period of 10 years, original GM parts were
collected from 10 different states, labeled and stored. Everything
from bags of correct screws to original fabric. The restoration
started in 1989 when it was disassembled on a rotisserie. It stayed
that way until 2003. Steve's mother passed away, the father & son
dove into this project as a way to deal with the grief.
The car was finished in 2006 and with only 40 miles on the odometer
it was invited to drive the track at Kansas Speedway. Typically
this is only available to modified cars that can handle the steep
bank. He was told to keep it at a minimum of 60 mph or the car
wouldn't hold the corner. It was a thrill for the father and
son.
EXTERIOR: The body was bead blasted to bare metal. Any rust was
replaced with metal, a spot welder was used just as the factory had
done. Being on a rotisserie made it so much easier to do a much
better job. Once the body was made like new, it was given a Matdor
red paint job. Now in my opinion, this is where they did not do
things to GM standards. They went far beyond! I'm looking at this
car today, the body is laser straight, body gaps around all the
panels are like that of a new Mercedes. Doors click shut, windows
fit nice, the flippers work. The paint has been buffed and polished
to a glass finish, it's like a red mirror. I did not see a flaw, a
crack or bubble. Every single piece of stainless and chrome is
restored to show quality standards. Even the wiper arms are
polished. This car has the gold trim package- the emblems, license
plate frames and grill are bright gold. All of the glass has been
replaced. All new rubber seals, weatherstrips, gaskets etc. They
put correct BF Goodrich Silver Town white wall tires on red painted
rims with the spinner hubcaps.
INTERIOR: It is restored like brand new from carpet to headliner.
I'm sitting in the car looking at the dash. The paint is as slick
as the exterior, all of the chrome, trim and knobs look new. The
original AM radio plays clearly, the clock is ticking. Inside the
glove box looks new. Overhead the headliner, visors, mirror are all
new. The seat springs were painted, reupholstered in the proper
materials. New door panels match the upholstery. The handles,
cranks are replaced. There are some hairline cracks in the steering
wheel paint. New carpet with correct rubber reproduction floor
mats.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Wow is this motor compartment detailed. It
looks like it was just built yesterday, very meticulous. It has a
completely rebuilt, numbers match 283 motor with the correct four
barrel carburetor. Correct glass bowl fuel filter, correct air
cleaner. Everything is proper- the valve covers with the Chevrolet
script, GM hoses with the proper clamps etc. Has optional electric
wipers. Every nut, bolt, clip, wire looks brand new. He made a big
deal about the horns. I guess they're unique to a 1957 Chevy and
almost impossible to find a good one. He bought seven different
horns to take them apart to make two good ones. So you can rest
assured that you have the correct horns and they both work! I'm
compelled to say it again, this motor compartment is spotless right
down to the nooks and crannies.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: It is all nice metal, completely painted red.
Has a correct rubber mat. The spare rim and jack assembly is
completely restored. It has a matching correct Silvertown white
wall tire, new weatherstrip. The latches are detailed.
UNDERSIDE: The chassis was restored to GM specs. Everything was
redone- suspension, steering, brakes etc. Frame was bead blasted
and painted with the same durable paint GM used. The new fuel and
brake lines were in clipped in just as they did on the assembly
line. The body was still on the rotisserie so the underside was
done with the same care as the top. All clean metal, correctly
painted in red oxide with a black sealer at the seams. The little
rubber seals were replaced at the weep holes, correct paint
markings applied to driveshaft, correct dual exhaust system was
installed. The body was reunited to the frame with new bushings.
The trans and rear were gone through and are original to the car.
New fuel tank, straps and sending unit. E-brake cables correctly
installed. It still looks fresh under here, like it was just
done.
Only 2,450 miles since finished. Thanks to meticulous care and a
high quality restoration, it looks like it was finished
yesterday.
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle.
Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure
your questions are answered. One great suggestion is letting us do
a walk around video that explains the car's condition in
detail.
Don't be intimidated, contact sales now for a no pressure, no
hassle experience!
815 385 3644 9-5 central
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Power pac motor
4 barrel carb
Dual exhaust
Spinners
White walls
Electric wipers
Clock
Reproduction floormats
Door handle gaurds
Magazine
Restoration pics