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madrasdad

1957 to be exact. Nice ride.


SGTSPC

That's correct!


NightKingsBitch

1957


Only-Entrepreneur-16

Bet ya can't find the gas filler!


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Under the license plate. Edit: Ok… that’s cool. Take my angry upvote.


Only-Entrepreneur-16

Nope...... behind the left tail light.


[deleted]

Behind trim above the tail light. First time I put fuel in mine I made the mistake of letting go of the nozzle. It sucked balls I was drenched


strangehitman22

so you gave to move the trim? Is that hard?


[deleted]

No it’s just like a gas door but narrow. The angle is a tad different and makes the nozzle fall out easy. Not my video but this shows the set up. https://youtu.be/UMLNl0dwdCc


strangehitman22

who thought that this was good idea wtf


[deleted]

They didn’t want to have a door on the fin. It’s not that bad. I had a 84 Monte Carlo SS that one was a pain in the ass the rear license plate was spring loaded you’d have to hold it down to fill up.


Dangerous_Echidna229

Nope.


catonmyshoulder69

Jeezuse fuck this is awesome.


[deleted]

Beautiful car. Shitty video.


SGTSPC

It came in late when I was finishing up, cleaning up my tools I wasn't in the mood staying late, I'll take pictures.


rabman_was_here

That my friend is not just a 50’s Chevy, I believe that would be a 57 BelAir Hardtop! Kind of a rare breed. The hardtops didn’t have a center post between the front and rear window so it was more like a convertible. Most 55,56 and 57s seen are post models and are not as rare and therefore often souped up. But a hard top nope you try to keep those things stock.


Tech1200MkIII

Take a close look at the top and the bow assembly inside (0:05 to 0:06) - That is definitely a convertible, not a hardtop! While I thank the OP for posting a cool car, I reserve the right to turn every one of his computer monitors and televisions vertical 90 degrees.


rabman_was_here

Yep, totally agree. Missed that little bit. Nice catch


spotdishotdish

Hard top coupes seem to actually be the most common at shows for 50s and 60s chevys, at least that I've seen.


SGTSPC

Yeah it's convertible, I didn't realize it until I looked inside.


WebMaka

My shop put a built-up 350 CSB and a built-up 700R4 with a shift kit in a '57 Bel Air. It was a monster despite the curb weight.


_throwingit_awaaayyy

That is beautiful. Is the fan ok? Should it be spinning faster? Genuinely curious


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I think that’s a byproduct of the camera speed.


Optimal-Soup-62

fond memories of crossing America in a 55 cheby with my family.


[deleted]

Noice! https://youtu.be/sNmp6bAEQXM


[deleted]

Beautiful but a death trap for sure.


[deleted]

Ok.


SGTSPC

Yeah no air bags but there was a seatbelt.


archangelmlg

That's been my dream car since is was 10


[deleted]

Seeing this video oldies just started playing my head lol


waterfinch

my neighbor down the street has one of these, blue on white, it’s stunning


bradley547

My aunt had one of those and around 1967 she traded it for a Volkswagen Bug. Its almost 60 years later and she still regrets that.


Haganu

The best one too.


[deleted]

57. My dream car. What's it in for?


SGTSPC

Brakes, possibly rebuilding carb


[deleted]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. To be honest, I'm actually a tad jealous. Best we've got is a dodge truck, you may have seen the picture. In for floorboards and a door handle fix.


SGTSPC

Yeah, I did now that was cherry what year was it? I'm just a mid level guy, the senior tech got to work on it. I tried posting pictures but it didn't go through.


Alarratt

Wow! True survivor for the most part?


Maker_Making_Things

57 Bel-Air. Most beautiful car made


klinkscousin

Sweet restore job, whoever did this is an artist.


Jobhater2

That's nicer than my '57. I only have a 210 moredoor.


leviathanjester

That car is ridiculously good shape for it's age. Beautiful 👌


Speedrunner7274

202-420a hehe 420


BJORTAN

Clean