Sometimes I amaze even myself

[BC Flash]

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Squatting Dog: Dad had a 55 (?) Belair 4 doors - it was a rarity as most were 2 doors. The colour was "burnt sienna".

 

[Disgustedman]

Is that the one with the gas fill place behind the left tail light? (Former gas jockey here)

Had several like that come in at various times when working various stations.

 

[BC Flash]

Squatting Dog: 70 years ago we didn't have "self serve" gas. I remember having the oil checked and windows cleaned during a
"fill-up".

 

[Gardenlover]

Eye Popping Beautiful

 

[palides2021]

Beautiful car! Same year I was born.

 

[Pepper]

I passed by where you used to live last night, dog. I said hello.

 

[Paladin1950]

Beautiful car. I've always wanted a red car. Don't care the make or model. Just red.

 

[horseless carriage]

Beautiful car. I've always wanted a red car. Don't care the make or model. Just red.

Red can look even better when you two tone it with cream.

The late fifties spawned many a car with fins. The 59 Caddy being the ultimate.
I much prefer the clean lines of The Bel Air. You have a real beauty there S/D.
But I wouldn't trade Jessica. After all MG could stand for My Girlfriend.

 

[Tish]

Absolutely gorgeous.

 

[perplexed]

My husband would love that car! It is so pretty!

 

[Been There]

That’s a sweet looking ‘57. As a matter of preference, I would have to swap out the wheels. I prefer the slotted chrome wheels with a high luster finish. (Personal preference) How are you planning to raise the rear end?

 

[squatting dog]

To be consistent with the period, shouldn't the rear end be lowered with bubble skirts? At least that was the trend in my day where I grew up. How about flippers (Flashy hubcaps with fins on the front wheels)?

That was more the low rider/custom cars ala chopped 49 mercs etc. This is straight back to the 70's for the wife.
One of our's circa 1977 ish.

 

[squatting dog]

Yeah, a little


That'll do'er

'57 has been my favorite year for Chevy
and they did that style for only the one year...go figure

Nicely done, dawg.....nicely done

Yep, spent the day today putting in new leaf springs and some shackle's to get her up there. Will take some pictures tomorrow.

 

[squatting dog]

That’s a sweet looking ‘57. As a matter of preference, I would have to swap out the wheels. I prefer the slotted chrome wheels with a high luster finish. (Personal preference) How are you planning to raise the rear end?

Funny you should mention that. Just finished putting in new rear springs and shackles, and tomorrow, it gets polished slotted mags. Picture will be coming.

 

[RadishRose]

I love the work you did, but the raised rear ends always makes me think some one kicked it in the ass. (sorry) JMO. you did a terrific job.

 

[MarkinPhx]

Beautiful. Great job

 

[squatting dog]

Need a few small pieces, but, got the big block (454) running.

 

[Alligatorob]

got the big block (454) running

As my father used to say, "she'll pass anything on the road, except a gas station".

Really impressive car!

 

[hearlady]

Nice!

 

[Been There]

Funny you should mention that. Just finished putting in new rear springs and shackles, and tomorrow, it gets polished slotted mags. Picture will be coming.

There you go. The slotted chrome wheels will make a big difference for those of us that are a bit more particular. You did the right thing by replacing the springs. Did you go from 4-5 leafs? Replacing the springs is normally better than putting in a lift kit or air shocks.

 

[squatting dog]

There you go. The slotted chrome wheels will make a big difference for those of us that are a bit more particular. You did the right thing by replacing the springs. Did you go from 4-5 leafs? Replacing the springs is normally better than putting in a lift kit or air shocks.

Yep, went from 4 to 5 leafs. Still had to add to the shackles because we're shoving N-50's under there and I don't like to tub my cars. Gonna bleed the brakes one last time tomorrow then, we'll see how she runs down the road. Stopping is as important as going don't you know. I think the front discs will be the ticket.
I've only got a 2 page list of little things to tinker with.

 

[squatting dog]

There you go. The slotted chrome wheels will make a big difference for those of us that are a bit more particular.

Until I started looking, I had no idea how hard it was to find 15" slotted mags and a decent 15" tire for that matter. Most of our hot rods had slots. Just can't beat the look of them... I think anyway.

 

[squatting dog]

That 57 was during my prime teen years. A friend of mine had one that was fuel injected. A real chick magnet. The twist in this George Jones songs pretty much says what I'm thinking about your 57 chevy. .

This song has always been kinda our theme song.

 

[squatting dog]

Yeehaw, Got in the time machine and went back to 1976. (better dust off those disco shoe's) Got the butt end up where the wife wanted it, and that meant the N-50 tire cleared. Maybe not everyone's taste, but, suits us just fine. Also found some 04-05 Cadillac power seats that fit nicely. Still got some wiring to clean up, but, no sweat there.
Also swapped the wheels for polished slotted mags. All in all, it's coming together extremely well.
Flames are coming once the paint has hardened enough to tape.