1957 Chrysler Imperial Le Baron

Quick inspection '57 Chryster Imperial Le Baron

Owner: Ben Exworthy

Engine
Make: Chrysler
Displacement: 392ci
Machining / Assembly: Mike Reeves (Mount Vernon, WA)
Water pump: aluminum big-block GM style with adapters by Hot Heads Research & Racing (Lowgap, NC)
Radiator: custom aluminum with shroud and electric fan by Be Cool (Essexville, MI)
Alternator: 100-amp GM, polished
Valve covers: Chrysler Imperial
Manifold / Induction: Weiand Drag Star
Exhaust / Mufflers: 3" stainless / Stainless Specialties
Other engine facts: steel accessory drive brackets hand fabricated by Retro Rods Inc.

Transmission
Make: 4L60E
Shifter: Retrotek SmartShift (Corona, CA)
Trans mods: CompuShift by HGM Automotive Electronics (Torrance, CA)
Driveshaft: Greg Holk, Best Driveline (Everett, WA)

Chassis
Frame: Stock, modified by Retro Rods Inc. (Monroe, WA)
Wheelbase: 129"
Modifications: Front stub and crossmember by Jim Meyer Racing (Lincoln City, OR)
Chassis plumbing: Stainless
Rearend / Ratio: Ford 9"; gusseted housing; limited-slip differential; 35-spline axles
Rear suspension: four-link by Art Morrison (Fife, WA); Shockwave air spring/dampers by Air Ride Technology (Jasper, IN)
Rear brakes: Ford Racing 11" disc
Front suspension: Jim Meyer crossmember and tubular control arms with Ford Fox-body rack-and-pinion steering, second-gen Camaro spindles, and Air Ride Technologies Shockwave air springs
Front brakes: GM 12" disc

Wheels & Tires
Wheels: Billet Specialties custom, 20x7 and 20x8
Tires: Hankook Ventus Sport K104, 245/40ZR20

Body
Body style / Material: Chrysler Imperial Le Baron sedan
Body mods: cowl raised
Hood: split, arched, and reversed
Grille: hand-made from steel stock by Retro Rods Inc
Bodywork: Sig Schott, Retro Rods Inc.
Paint type / Color: PPG Concept base/clear urethane / 9300 Black
Painter: Sig Schott
Other body items: sterling silver hood ornament hand cast by Raymond Geschke, Emblem Magic, casts these from sterling silver

Interior
Dashboard: leather, by Hoglunds Top Shop (Everett, WA)
Wiring: Ron Francis (Chester, PA) installed by Sig Schott
Steering wheel: restoration by Dennis Crooks, Quality Restorations Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Upholsterer: Hoglund's Top Shop
Material / Color: leather and '58 Pontiac brocade / black and charcoal
Carpet: cut-pile wool
Other interior items: embossed crown motif for rear armrest and trunk header panel

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 1957
• Chrysler
• Imperial
• Le
• Baron
• Custom

[Scmshacks]

this is amazing.