My '57 4dr

[Wilzup]

I inherited my '57 from my father who recently passed away. We shared a love for cars and we always enjoyed talking about our projects. This is my first trifive and I have fallen head over heels over it. My dad restored her about eight yrs ago but it didn't get much road time with him having other other vintage cars. I am so glad that I have a piece of him that will live on and I am reminded of him every time I turn a wrench on her. I don't want to stray to far from his intent but, I want to make it mine.

Some of the things I've done is replace the TH350 w/ a 700r, replaced the original steering wheel with a Con2R 15" unit, swapped the instrument cluster with a Dakota Digital VHX system and I am in the process of swapping the entire interior.
i have to sort out some braking issues and I am debating another paint job(it's a 10ft'r)

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g423/ericdowell/Vehicles/57%20Bel%20Air/DSC01905_zps7b1d17a5.jpg

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g423/ericdowell/Vehicles/57%20Bel%20Air/DSC01907_zps5f4c57c2.jpg

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g423/ericdowell/Vehicles/57%20Bel%20Air/DSC01910_zpse4f78aea.jpg

Thanks,
Eric

[chevynut]

Nice-looking 4-door! I have a 57 210 4-door sedan along with my 56's. :)

[JT56]

From the pictures looks like a real fine car! Enjoy them. Done some wrenching with my dad on my car.

[NickP]

Very nice ride - I can't imagine how special it feels to drive in it.

[carls 56 (RIP 11/24/2021)]

nice!! sorry about your dad, he will be riding shotgun with you all the time.

[sleeper55]

wow you are so lucky to get to have that connection......

[Tim57]

Sorry to hear about your Dad, it's a beautiful car and surely he's with you when you're working on her or driving her.

[Wilzup]

Picking her up from the upholstery shop tomorrow. Change from velour to an ultra leather. Can't wait to get her home.

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g423/ericdowell/Vehicles/57%20Bel%20Air/IMG957978_zpsz0elo7tg.jpg
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g423/ericdowell/Vehicles/57%20Bel%20Air/IMG958084_zpsojkkl03t.jpg
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g423/ericdowell/Vehicles/57%20Bel%20Air/IMG958619_zpsbl7y6qaa.jpg
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g423/ericdowell/Vehicles/57%20Bel%20Air/IMG957870_zpsphlfypwf.jpg

[Wilzup]

She is done and I love it!

The last picture is actually a video.


http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g423/ericdowell/Vehicles/57%20Bel%20Air/DSC00321_zps4eac554c.jpg
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g423/ericdowell/Vehicles/57%20Bel%20Air/DSC00324_zpsff403d92.jpg
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g423/ericdowell/Vehicles/57%20Bel%20Air/DSC00326_zps30400221.jpg
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g423/ericdowell/Vehicles/57%20Bel%20Air/DSC00327_zps551a7d7d.jpg
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g423/ericdowell/Vehicles/57%20Bel%20Air/th_20140207_113256_zpscthprhzs.jpg (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g423/ericdowell/Vehicles/57%20Bel%20Air/20140207_113256_zpscthprhzs.mp4)

[carls 56 (RIP 11/24/2021)]

looking good! that came out nice, thanks for sharing.

[Justin@ECP]

One of the only cars I love seeing in red!

[jmccann630]

Very nice 57! I also own a 57 4 door, but mines is a hardtop. Mine was also handed down by my father.

[rockytopper R.I.P 5-13-2017]

Very nice 57!!
Rocky

[Tim57]

Sorry to hear about you Dad. Special car in so many ways, I too can't imagine how it feels for you to drive her. I'm sure he's around you and knows you'll cherish it.

[Beverly]

Beautiful!