Allan's 57 2Dr HT

[TrifiveRichard]

I'm starting this thread for a friend in CA, an old high school friend. I recently returned from there, attending our 55th high school reunion. Sue and I extended our stay an additional week, stayed with Allan, and I helped him with the 57 putting the motor/trans together and into the car.

Allan has had his 57 since high school (I'm envious, having sold my original 56 decades ago). The body is in excellent shape, I don't think it has ever had any rust. Allan disassembled the 57 and had it painted "years ago", I'm not sure exactly but at least 20 years. He's taken care of it all this time, and the paint is in great shape. He's decided to start working on it again, and put it together. I have a few pictures I took while there, posted below.

I've talked Allan into joining the site, and he will be updating this thread as he makes progress.

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The motor is a 305 Allan bought from a chevy dealer some years ago. The trans is a muncie, 1" countershaft with the early tail section with the speedometer on the drivers side.

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[BamaNomad]

Yep, that car needs to be finished! :) very nice paint job and the color combo is beautiful (I need my 2nd '57 Nomad to look like that!~).. :)

Looking forward to Allan joining us.. :)

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

very cool build, one of my fav color combos too.

[567chevys]

Very Cool project , love the color looks like a very nice paint job , Looks Like lots been done & ton more work to do . With that said I need to get busy on my stuff .
I wish I still had my 55 when I was young still have the title but car is long gone.


Thanks Sid

[markm]

I wanted to buy a 57 2ht that color back in the day $15 Dad convinced me to hold out for a 56. Really looks nice in fresh paint.

[TrifiveRichard]

Believe it or not, the paint is at least 20 years old. Allen has taken really good care of the 57 thru the years.

[BamaNomad]

NOT being driven and storage inside was perhaps a big part of 'keeping it in great condition'? :)

Richard: HOORAY for you helping your old HS friend with his car on your vacation... :) ... after 55 years no less! :)

[markm]

After 20 years it ought to be well cured and not scratch or chip if you look at it wrong.

[WagonCrazy]

Nice job on this Richard. Let's hope Allan will keep up with posting pics, progress and asking questions.

[TrifiveRichard]

Last I Talked with him, he was working on installing the wiper transmissions.

[Custer55]

Nice looking project. Keep us posted

[BamaNomad]

Richard, you should call your friend Allen and ask him why he hasn't posted since he installed the WS wiper trans. If he is having trouble with them, I can give him a good tip for installing! :)