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**Jive-Bomber** · 12-10-2009, 08:51 AM

The folks at Edelbrock have being doing a great job bringing some of their old icons back to market in recent years, from the Slingshot manifold and...

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BigBlockMopar · 12-10-2009, 10:03 AM

Thanks for posting the scans in a usable format.
In absence of the real thing I can now print out my own copy of the catalog to have around in the garage for others to gaze at.

**JeffreyJames** · 12-10-2009, 10:18 AM

Love the L420 Air cleaner!!! I also love the look of the red colorized ad for the fuel line.

Very Cool!!! Thanks.

3rd Gen Hot Rodder · 12-10-2009, 10:46 AM

What would I like Edelbrock to bring back? The prices from 1957! I will take one of everything, please.

Seriously, in 1957, I have to believe $87.50 that was alot of cash to put down for a set of 48 flathead heads.

johnny bondo · 12-10-2009, 11:14 AM

they should make ALL of that again! well, the ones they dont already make. esp the early poly stuff!

Rooney00 · 12-10-2009, 01:25 PM

I love these old catalogs. Thanks for putting it up.

eddie1 · 12-10-2009, 01:37 PM

I have a Edelbrock tri-carb intake & valve covers for a Ford Yblock. I paid more than the prices in the catalog for used parts.

autobilly · 12-10-2009, 03:13 PM

Bring back Vic senior.

Hot Rods Ta Hell · 12-10-2009, 04:20 PM

It would be cool to see Edelbrock and others (Weiand, Offy, etc.) bring back some of the vintage non SBC intakes, valve covers, etc. No nicks, dings, or pitted out water passage surfaces.
When you consider the cash a vintage Weiand Drag Star, etc. manifold brings, folks would love to se some limited runs-even at double or triple the going price for SBC stuff. Perhaps someone such as Speedway could perhaps step up and have a short run of a couple hundred run at a time? That is if the patterns are still around?

IIRC, in the mid 70's Street Rodder or Rod Action had an article on Offenhauser complete with photos showing how they did short runs of manifolds, valve covers to keep a small stock on hand for vintage engines such as Caddy's Olds, Stude's, etc. You could order just about anything that they had ever produced.

lurker mick · 12-10-2009, 06:07 PM

Here's the 1949 Edelbrock catalog and price sheet to compare to the 57 edition.

I think the '49 prices seem a little steep for that era but I guess guys were happy to have speed equipment available.

I've also included a letter from Vic sr. stating that if you wanted to become a dealer you had to buy $300 worth of merchandise.

Mick

**Jive-Bomber** · 12-10-2009, 11:52 PM

Lurker Mick-- That's really cool- I've never seen their '49 catalog before. The early stuff is so rare!

Dreddybear · 12-11-2009, 12:07 AM

Neat. I was wondering from what era my 4 deuce caddy intake was. I sure wish I got it for 74.50!

Herdez · 12-11-2009, 01:20 PM

Just checked out this classic catalog and noticed the carb tuning tool. I didnt think they still made one. A quick Google search and Jegs had it...UNI-SYN "A" part # 350-4025. Cool tool to have in the old tool box.

check it out.

**BIGREDTODD** · 12-11-2009, 01:45 PM

Very cool...I would be happy as a clam if I could find a pair of Y-Block valve covers...even if I had to pay twice the list price...

It's cool to see that the W&H dizzy's were in the Edelbrock catalg also, as that was part of the package they put together in late '56 when they built the original engine for my 'Bird...

**mctim64** · 12-11-2009, 02:58 PM

Neat stuff!

allengator · 12-11-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3rd Gen Hot Rodder

What would I like Edelbrock to bring back? The prices from 1957! I will take one of everything, please.

Seriously, in 1957, I have to believe $87.50 that was alot of cash to put down for a set of 48 flathead heads.

No kidding...
I found one conversion chart said to divide 1957 dollars by .131 to get todays dollars.....

So that $87.50 becomes $667.94 !!!

The chevy valve covers cost well over $300 !!!!!

freebird101 · 12-12-2009, 07:09 AM

i wish thats how much it costs today. Like allengator said every ting now is in the hundreds and back then it was like $87.99

partsbob67 · 12-13-2009, 01:03 PM

i think it's very cool to see how the automotive world comes full circle. a small example is how cars started out with round headlamps and 20" or bigger wheels. then the standard was square headlamps and 13" or 14" wheels. now look at new cars.... funny.

**Barn Find T** · 12-15-2009, 11:15 AM

Fantastic.......... I see they were a little light on the Pontiac parts, only a flywheel.
Also, I didn't realize the Spalding Flame Thrower was out in '57.
Thanks!!

12-10-2009, 08:51 AM	#1
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,419	1957 Edelbrock Catalog The folks at Edelbrock have being doing a great job bringing some of their old icons back to market in recent years, from the Slingshot manifold and... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

12-10-2009, 10:03 AM	#2
BigBlockMopar Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,357	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog Thanks for posting the scans in a usable format. In absence of the real thing I can now print out my own copy of the catalog to have around in the garage for others to gaze at. __________________ ------------- www.BigBlockmopar.com - My website www.Pre66.com - Dutch pre66-cars

12-10-2009, 10:18 AM	#3
JeffreyJames Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 15,907	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog Love the L420 Air cleaner!!! I also love the look of the red colorized ad for the fuel line. Very Cool!!! Thanks. __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

12-10-2009, 10:46 AM	#4
3rd Gen Hot Rodder Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 382	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog What would I like Edelbrock to bring back? The prices from 1957! I will take one of everything, please. Seriously, in 1957, I have to believe $87.50 that was alot of cash to put down for a set of 48 flathead heads. __________________ My old cars are great. But my real treasure is in Heaven http://www.cacklefest.com/Bronson.shtml

12-10-2009, 11:14 AM	#5
johnny bondo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: illinois Posts: 1,482	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog they should make ALL of that again! well, the ones they dont already make. esp the early poly stuff!

12-10-2009, 01:25 PM	#6
Rooney00 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 312	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog I love these old catalogs. Thanks for putting it up. __________________ All the redemption I can offer is beneath this dirty hood.

12-10-2009, 01:37 PM	#7
eddie1 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Posts: 466	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog I have a Edelbrock tri-carb intake & valve covers for a Ford Yblock. I paid more than the prices in the catalog for used parts. __________________ Rescuing one dog may not change the world , but for that one dog the world will be changed forever.

12-10-2009, 03:13 PM	#8
autobilly Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tweed, Australia Posts: 2,524	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog Bring back Vic senior. __________________ RETRO Spec. (tive) -Getting to where you're going by knowing where you've come from.

12-10-2009, 04:20 PM	#9
Hot Rods Ta Hell Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 1,558	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog It would be cool to see Edelbrock and others (Weiand, Offy, etc.) bring back some of the vintage non SBC intakes, valve covers, etc. No nicks, dings, or pitted out water passage surfaces. When you consider the cash a vintage Weiand Drag Star, etc. manifold brings, folks would love to se some limited runs-even at double or triple the going price for SBC stuff. Perhaps someone such as Speedway could perhaps step up and have a short run of a couple hundred run at a time? That is if the patterns are still around? IIRC, in the mid 70's Street Rodder or Rod Action had an article on Offenhauser complete with photos showing how they did short runs of manifolds, valve covers to keep a small stock on hand for vintage engines such as Caddy's Olds, Stude's, etc. You could order just about anything that they had ever produced.

12-10-2009, 06:07 PM	#10
lurker mick Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: west point, utah u.s.a. Posts: 846	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog Here's the 1949 Edelbrock catalog and price sheet to compare to the 57 edition. I think the '49 prices seem a little steep for that era but I guess guys were happy to have speed equipment available. I've also included a letter from Vic sr. stating that if you wanted to become a dealer you had to buy $300 worth of merchandise. Mick Attached Thumbnails

12-10-2009, 11:52 PM	#11
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,419	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog Lurker Mick-- That's really cool- I've never seen their '49 catalog before. The early stuff is so rare!

12-11-2009, 12:07 AM	#12
Dreddybear Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: AUSTIN TEXAS Posts: 5,165	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog Neat. I was wondering from what era my 4 deuce caddy intake was. I sure wish I got it for 74.50! __________________ HOLLEY 94 INFO MY COUPE BUILD

12-11-2009, 01:20 PM	#13
Herdez Grenade Inspector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mostly The Shop Posts: 349	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog Just checked out this classic catalog and noticed the carb tuning tool. I didnt think they still made one. A quick Google search and Jegs had it...UNI-SYN "A" part # 350-4025. Cool tool to have in the old tool box. check it out.

12-11-2009, 01:45 PM	#14
BIGREDTODD Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: (JUST OUTSIDE OF) MODESTO, CA Posts: 2,629	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog *Very cool...I would be happy as a clam if I could find a pair of Y-Block valve covers...even if I had to pay twice the list price...* *It's cool to see that the W&H dizzy's were in the Edelbrock catalg also, as that was part of the package they put together in late '56 when they built the original engine for my 'Bird...* __________________ WANTED: 1961 Starliner deck / trunk lid (rust-free) Embracing the impractical to combat the mundane . . . Since 1977

12-11-2009, 02:58 PM	#15
mctim64 Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California, somewhere just below Fresno. Posts: 4,986	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog Neat stuff! __________________ Y-Block Powered Model A Tudor project http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=667198 "it looks just like a Tellafunkin U-47" http://yblockguy.com/

12-12-2009, 07:09 AM	#17
freebird101 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glen Head,NY Posts: 1,205	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog i wish thats how much it costs today. Like allengator said every ting now is in the hundreds and back then it was like $87.99

12-13-2009, 01:03 PM	#18
partsbob67 FNG Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: california Posts: 8	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog i think it's very cool to see how the automotive world comes full circle. a small example is how cars started out with round headlamps and 20" or bigger wheels. then the standard was square headlamps and 13" or 14" wheels. now look at new cars.... funny.

12-15-2009, 11:15 AM	#19
Barn Find T Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,152	Re: 1957 Edelbrock Catalog Fantastic.......... I see they were a little light on the Pontiac parts, only a flywheel. Also, I didn't realize the Spalding Flame Thrower was out in '57. Thanks!! __________________ http://hotrodhillclimb.com Hot Rod Hill Climb on FB Hot Rod Hill Climb on the HAMB

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