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Hot Rods D̶a̶d̶’s̶ My '57 210 Sedan - pictures

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Anderson, Jul 4, 2006.

  1. Post Apocalyptic Kustoms
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    That thing is awesome. How much of a PITA is the 455 swap in regards to cutting firewalls, trans tunnel, etc?
     
  2. chris' 38
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    This thread is from 2006
     
  3. Anderson
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    I don't think he had to cut the firewall at all. I think the only thing custom on the install are the frame mounts for the engine and the trans crossmember.


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  4. Jay Tyrrell
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    Yes it is.

    Great looking 57!
    Jay
     
  5. Anderson
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    This thread IS from 2006. Now 13 years later...my dad has handed me the keys! There have been a lot of very fortunate changes for me lately but this one is at the top of the list. Long story short the car has been sitting for a while. The radiator is shot, it needs motor mounts, carb isn't working right, gas is bad, etc. My initial plan is to do enough to get it back on the road including a new radiator, a bench seat, replace the cracked windshield, and a couple other little things. Long term I'm going to swap in a 5 speed and add A/C. Perhaps a wheel/tire change. Just got it to my new house yesterday and will be getting to work on it very soon.
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  6. MikeRose
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    Hold on to it.
     
  7. low budget
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    I was surprised that the black bumper actually didnt look too bad on it, but I like the chrome better if running one,
    That a different bumper or just the paint stripped off?
     
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  8. Gearhead Graphics
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    Chrome that front bumper and its a winner
     
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  9. Squablow
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    Love it, great car. 455 Pontiac engines are great. I already like the chrome front bumper and the clear parking light lenses, and I like the planned swap to bench seat. Some family history is always cool too.
     
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  10. Anderson
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    Dad shaved the tits off of the original front bumper, made it one piece, shaved the bolts and painted it. When the aftermarket started making the same thing in chrome he bought one and that is what is on the car now. It will stay on the car while the original bumper goes in the attic.

    For the record, the car is not black. I am not sure if it is dark green or purple, but it is not black.

    This car will not leave my possession while I am alive.

    Gave it a bath today
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    Better shot of the stainless grill bar my dad made image3.jpeg

    He got a 150 hood, got rid of most of the factory scoops but retained the bullets. I think it is the perfect refinement of the original design.
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    I've already swapped out the steering wheel for a restored 150 wheel.
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    Wire looms, fuel block and a couple other pieces he made. It'll get a little wiring clean up. image5.jpeg
     
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  11. Gotgas
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    Apparently it's Reallly Dark Green :)
     
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  12. Gman0046
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    Super nice car that has "the look" just the way it is.. Wheel and tire combo looks good as well. Glad your hanging on to it.
     
  13. You know, it's just one of those bare bones hot rod that we all grew up with in the 1960/70's, shoe horn in a big motor and a 4 speed, add a few things to the interior, give it a paint job and in your dad's case paint the wheel's and just go have some fun with it. It's sad when these guys cut up and change these older car's to the point that they can't be brought back. It's that ugly term (change is good) but I disagree with that, just my opinion!!!!!
     
  14. Built_too_fast
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    I Agree as much as I love stuff chopped up and made super unique. I think it’s nice to see an unmolested tri 5 with a clean look.


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  15. Anderson
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    Thanks guys. Most of my plans for the car are just to improve the driveability, function, and comfort of it. I'd like this to be a car I can drive to CA and back without issues (whether I do it or not!)
     
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  16. 26Troadster
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    very nice car with some great history. my dad passed a few years ago and his 50 ford is setting in the barn at the family ranch, mom wants to sell it but has a problem letting it go. i just don't have the funds to buy it or it would be at my house.
     
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  17. patterg2003
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    That is one great car! It is heart warming that it has had a long life with your Dad. The car is turned over to a son with an appreciation & respect for the car so that it lives on & with family where it belongs.
     
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  18. Lucas 57
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    This car sits perfect, I can see those are ralleys and bf goodrichs. What are the size of the tires and rims, there is no rake at all which is what im trying to achieve. Thanks!
     
  19. Anderson
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    I realized recently that 10 years ago, dad let me borrow the car to take to Pistons & Paint. I am pushing to get the car there again this year. I don't think it's been anywhere else other than Roundup once.
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    Lately I've sorted out some engine mount issues, cleaned and repainted the engine, installed a new intake, new oild pan, some plumbing and got started on the Sniper install. Manifolds ceramic coated. New radiator. Bench seat mounted. New front accessory brackets and what not. Re-wiring has begun. I have a good chance of making it. And a hint of things to come...
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  20. E.C.
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    Looking good
     
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  21. Anderson
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    Made a lot of progress on the car. Dyed the seats black so they at least match in color. New carpet installed. Switched back to a stock parking brake handle. Got a new driveshaft made because the old one was too short.

    Eventually I will run the Real Rodders wheels but not until I get the rear end narrowed later (and upgrade the third member and axles) and do a bunch of other stuff. The old front tires were toast so bought some cheap ones from Discount. Got some “police” hubcaps too, I really like the look. Pretty close to running again.

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  22. Anderson
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    Hey man, sorry I didn’t respond earlier! Rears are 295/50 on 15x10 with 6” backspace, front are now 215/60 on 15x7.
     
  23. Anderson
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    Well, everything worked. I was a little intimidated by the EFI wiring and how to incorporate the dual sync distributor as the Sniper kit instructions don’t tell you...but I did find some other Holley EFI diagrams that explain it. In the end it was pretty simple. Once everything was sorted, it fired right up on the first try. Drove the car around some today and am pretty pleased. It’s still in the self learning phase but doing well so far.
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  24. ^^^ @Anderson Ha !! Does Slick still tend bar there ? That ole' bastard. :)

    Whoops ! Gotta' stay on topic. Sooo' ... he was likely 18 or 20, when that '57 was built. Maybe he ordered it ??
     
  25. Anderson
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    To be honest I’ve only been in once since we moved to town! Great dive.
     
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  26. It is !! One of the bartenders has been there over 60 years ! Crowd age ranges from early 20's to late 70's. Open day & night.

    Classic place.

    Love the '57, too.
     
  27. piker
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    I really like the look. Solid color, bench seat sleeper look. I now have a 2dr Bel Air that I have had for over 30 years. I've always like steel wheels or chrome wheels on a 57. Most mag wheels just don't look right on a 57. Also Two tone paint ,bucket seats and custom steering wheels. The first 57 that I had (in High school) was a 4 door Bel Air solid color with chrome wheels. At that time the car was only 10 years old. Wow seems like yesterday! Enjoy!
     
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  28. Limey Kid
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    Love the car. Has a "Black Widow" look to it. Manages to look stock, yet menacing at the same time. My vote is to keep the black steelies. Well done on finishing what your dad started, giving it some of your touches, without losing sight of his vision for it.
    Cheers,
    Stewart.
     
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  29. Sculptive Design Co.
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    Right on! Nice to see it's in good hands.
     
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  30. Anderson
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    I’ve really warmed up to the painted wheels. When I do narrow the rear end, I think I’ll get another pair of steel wheels for the back with the same offset as the mags so I can interchange them.
     
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