1957 Chevy Bel Air

  1957 Chevy Bel Air

 

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350 GM ZZ4 Crate V8 / 350HP+ - Serpentine Belt & Performance Add-Ons
700R4 w Hydraulic Lock-Up (4-Speed Automatic Transmission)
3.36 Rear End Gears
Vintage Air Brand Air Conditioning
Power Rack & Pinion Steering
Power 4-Wheel Disc Brake System - Drilled/Slotted Rotors - New Brake Lines
Ididit Chrome Tilt Steering Column & 4-Way Flashers
Power Windows
Tubular A-Arms & Front Sway Bar
Classic Instruments 1957 Chevy Gauge Package
Quartz Clock - Matching
Billet Aluminum & Wood Steering Wheel
Custom Interior featuring New Glide Engineering Front Seat
Dynamat Insulated Interior
Frame - Rear - End Housing - Inner Fenders Powdercoated
Metallic Blue Base/Clearcoat finish
High Quality Stainless & Chrome - New Side Stainless, Grille, and Bumpers
15-Inch Rally Wheels / 225/70R15x4 Radial Tires
Kenwood KDC - MP3420 CD Stereo - ipod ready - Hidden Antenna
Front Kickpanel Speakers & 6x9 Rear Speakers
Custom Dual Exhaust System
Griffin 2-Pass Crossflow Aluminum Radiator & Dual Electric Fans
New Fuel Tank & Fuel Lines
Smoke Side Glass w/ Vent Window Delete
New Windshield & Rear Window
Quartz Headlights
LED Tail Lights

Chevrolet's BelAir was produced from 1950 until 1975. Of all these years, the 1957 has to be the most recognizable. With its low, sleek design, tail fins, and rocket-inspired design cues the '57 Chevy is an American Classic since its inception. This stunning car features new smoked glass with vent window delete.
This example showcases a beautiful frame-off restoration with a number of amenities incorporated during the recent build.

The metallic blue base/clearcoat finish is beautiful. Any stainless that was not perfect was replaced. The bumpers are new as is the trim. This is a well done example with exceptional stainless & chrome trim.
Power is courtesy of a detailed Chevrolet Crate ZZ4 350 V8 engine mated to a built 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission.
Cooling duties are easily exceeded with a Griffin aluminum radiator, twin electric fans, and a billet overflow tank.
Further inspection of the engine compartment will showcases attention to detail. The inner fenders and specially crafted core support were painted in grays to match the interior and contrast against the blue metallic finish.
The undercarriage is beautifully detailed throughout. This is a frame-off restored example with just over 1500 miles logged and it shows.

This is a very comfortable car built to drive, show, and enjoy. The interior is excellent. Open the door to classic luxury with this '57. Driver's amenities include a tilt steering column, modern air conditioning, power front windows, and power rack & pinion steering.
The contrasting shades of gray show very well and are complimented with matching seat belts and carpeted Chevrolet script floor mats.
The front seat is by Glide Engineering with a fold down armrest and reclining backs. This is a very comfortable car, upholstered in shades of gray with painted details such as the dash. This is a car that was completely disassembled during the restoration. Wood grain accents adorn the dash in addition to an updated Quartz clock that matches the Classic Instrument gauges.
The dash features carefully chosen components throughout. The gauge cluster showcases Classic Instrument '57 Chevy gauges that include a speedometer, engine metering gauges, and tachometer all integrated in the stock bezels. These gauges feature a light gray background. The steering column is a chromed tilt unit by Ididit, topped with a custom steering wheel.
The custom upholstered door panels are beautifully done, accompanied by polished stainless and power-operated driver and passenger window switches.
In addition to the quality door panels, the door undersides are painted, detailed, and clean. The soft rubber components were replaced during the extensive frame-off restoration.
Aircraft-inspired design cues are evident throughout the 1957 Chevrolet's.
The trunk is clean and detailed, complete with the factory rubber mat, fire extinguisher and a specially integrated compartment housing the Optima battery, with a battery cut-off switch close by.

1957 Chevrolet's were originally equipped with vent windows. This example features a vent window elimination kit with power operated front windows and new smoked glass.
The engine compartment is very clean, displaying painted and detailed components. The engine accessories are driven by a serpentine drive belt for ultimate reliability. Coupled with the Automatic Overdrive Transmission, this is a car capable of driving anywhere comfortably.
Stopping power is courtesty of a new 4-wheel power disc braking system. The steering is very responsive, fitted with power rack & pinion.
The hood underside is painted and detailed as well as the correct bracing.

The undercarriage is in excellent condition. Only 1558 miles have been logged on the restoration thus far and it shows. Tubular A-Arms along with rack & pinion steering provide excellent handling and response. The rear end is painted and detailed. The engine & transmission undersides are clean and dry. The custom dual exhaust system sounds excellent.

The MP3/WMA ready Kenwood CD Stereo features 4-speaker sound. The kickpanels
The clock is a Quartz movement, and it matches the Classic Instrument gauges.
The original V.I.N identification plate is in place.
The smoked glass is in excellent condition. The vent-window-less design gives this car an even sleeker look. The paint displays a mirror-quality shine throughout.
Behind the vintage 15-Inch Chevy Rally Wheels are 4-wheel disc brakes.