1957 Chevy Restoration Project

I've been restoring this 2dr Hardtop sport coupe Bel-Air Chevy since 1992. Here is the latest images. There is no front or rear windsheild. The interior only has the front seats finished. I removed the new AM/FM stereo radio for testing purposes. The stainless on the sides it getting ready to be removed so I have it polished. The color is the original Matador Red. I've installed original powerbrakes, powersteering, power windows & a powerpack 283 engine. I've upgraded to tilt steering and added Crager SS mag wheels. The car and I are located in Texas.

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[PowerEquipmentRepair]

So how much more did you get done since then?

[Thouchins]

I haven't done anything else to it yet.

Too many other projects, and I ran out of money.

Terry

[belair55zz56]

I read somewhere the first 265 ci were a light blue color, according to research done by CCI. not the orange red color.

[Thouchins]

The first ci 265's were either on '55 or '56 Chevy's. The last ones made, were on '57 Chevys before they switched to a ci 283.

Terry

[Geo77551]

then americans and ppl all over the planet are gonna have to sell their kidneys and liver in order to resore thse BEAUTIFUL works of ART. BTY... this is the BEST CAR EVER MADE BY CHEVROLET!!!

[XboobtubeX]

that car was made back in the day when there was no plastic in cars. what a beauty

[danyel19090]

the rims are not original and some parts too



[56WagonWheel]

Great car, but video needs a bit of life injected into it. It's a tad boring, maybe you could replace the music with a bit of commentry about the restoration

[katieducky23]

@XboobtubeX Mhm.

[XboobtubeX]

@katieducky23 sorry..I miss understood you. Its all good

[katieducky23]

@XboobtubeX Damn i was agreeing with you no need 2 n snippy....

[XboobtubeX]

@katieducky23 duh....thats what i said..

[katieducky23]

@XboobtubeX Fuck plastic i want the real medal shidd! :D

[Guitarsnfire]

i understand i redid my 57 belair and it sure take a big pocket of cash for parts

[fiddlerpin]

@PowerEquipmentRepair

I'm building up a 57 4dr sedan I found with 53,000 origional miles. Has 283 power pack, 3spd on column, and 3.70 stock rear. Front end is off it now and so far have replaced distributer with HEI and converted generator to alternator and replaced speedo with one I rebuilt. These are the best cars ever built by chevy period!!!

[fiddlerpin]

I don't like the baby steering wheel. I got a full sized one in my 57 Bigger is better