The "Crate 57"! This is an entirely new car built from scratch. It
was commissioned by MotorTrend for the 2017 Street Rodder Road
Tour. They hired Woody's Hot Rodz which is known for high end
Tri-Five builds from scratch. New metal, Roadster Shop chassis, GM
plug and play motor...literally it is all new! There are literally
hundreds of pictures on MotorTrend's website from the beginning
when the car was a pile of new parts still in boxes to the build
process and the finished product was treated to some very cool
professional pics.
EXTERIOR: Licensed by GM Woody'z is an authorized provider of new
body panels. This 57 is literally all new metal, so obviously no
rust or damage repairs. The fit and straightness is awesome. It was
covered in PPG Metallic Nickle then it was given some fire with a
base coat of Yella, a mixture of Orange Pearl and Oh So Sexy Red.
It was given the ultimate gloss with urethane clear. Then the front
end was protected with XPEL protection film. It's rolling on
American Legend Racers series wheels that are 18 x 9 in the rear
and 18 x 7 in the front. They are wrapped in Falcon rubber
high-performance tires. The smoked glass looks crystal clear, but
it actually isn't glass at all. It's dot approved acrylic from A.M.
Hot Rod Glass. The convertible top is a Hartz Stay-fast canvas top
that matches the red interior. All new chrome, trim, weathrstrips
etc. It has a one piece smooth front bumper and a custom grill.
Sherm's Custom Plating chromed the stainless windshield trim. Turn
signals are in the side mirrors.
Interior: The Interior is mesmerizing! Completely lined with
Dynamat to insulate and silence the passenger compartment. It was
then sent to Pete Higgins Showcar Interiors for a full custom
interior. Everything looks like new still. The whole interior was
upholstered in Red Conneaut Corp Catalina II leather. It is a
combination of ProCar by Scat bucket seats, custom fabricated rear
bucket seats, door panels, and full-length center console. The dash
was painted in Pull Me Over Red and fitted with Dakota digital
gauges. Creature comforts include a custom Autosound system and
climate control package from Vintage Air. Continuing the bright red
theme is the same color Daytona weave carpet. It has a Lokar
shifter that looks like a 4-speed, SPW power windows, and Flaming
River waterfall steering wheel. Sherms custom plating chrome, and
stainless steel trim pieces are made up throughout the interior. A
retro stereo with auxillary plug supplies the tunes. It has several
details like lights under the armrests that shine on the ground
when the doors are open. It has a chrome e-brake, 12 volt
receptacles, billet pedals and even hidden cupholders.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Under the hood is show quality as well. It
boasts a Chevrolet ZZ6 crate motor that combines plenty of power
reliability and efficiency. It is a 350 making an impressive 405 hp
and 406 lbs of torque. This one was ordered complete from pan to
intake and even all the front end components: a/c, alternater,
power steering brackets etc. It has aluminum heads and intake and
is topped off with state-of-the-art FAST EZ fuel injection. A set
of Doug's headers flank each side. It is dressed in a matched set
of cast aluminum air cleaner and valve covers. Every component was
new: radiator, electric fan, Wilwood master cylinder, hinges,
etc.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Under the trunk lid has been painted smooth and
glossy, as well as the jambs. New weatherstripping was used. The
entire trunk has been Dyna matted as well. Its boxed and
upholstered with some chrome accents. Carpeted floor. The battery
has been relocated and mounted nicely in the trunk as well.
UNDERSIDE: No expense spared body of frame restoration. To begin
with, this Bel Air is sitting on a Roadster Shop SPEC series
chassis. It comes in at a cost of $13,000 and is one of the best in
the game fitted with power rack and pinion steering, tubular
control arms, large sway bar, and spindles. It rides well on the
AFCO adjustable damper coil over shocks front and rear. It's been
upgraded with power disc brakes on all four corners with massive
Wilwood calipers and drilled/slotted rotors, 6 piston calipers in
front. The fuel tank and lines are shiny and new. The LS engine
rumbles out of a custom dual exhaust consisting of H pipe into
Flowmaster mufflers with chrome tips out the rear. Looking up at
the motor and trans everything is fresh. It's powered by a Hughes
Performance 4L60 overdrive transmission with an aluminum pan and
remote cooler. Roadster Shop 9 inch rear end with 31 spline axles.
All new Golden Star sheet metal was used for the floors, which are
painted silver and look new. The Roadster shop chassis is finished
in satin black. It has remote battery terminals and a master
disconnect key under the car.
Conclusion: What we have here is a 57 made to be driven and dressed
to impress. It rides and drives as close to a new car as you will
find in any 57 anywhere! It was built by the best in the game,
using the best components on the market in a no expense spared
restoration. Built for reliability, fun and will turn heads no
matter where you drive.
Inspection: During our shop inspection the following was completed:
fixed the horn, installed new A/C compressor, and recharged, bled
the brake system, and adjusted the coil overs.
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.
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Air conditioning
Power Steering
Rack & pinion
4 wheel disc
Roadster Shop chassis
9" posi rear
American Legend wheels
Power top
Power windows
Smoked windows
Leather upholstery
Bucket seats
Full length console
Stereo system
