DESCRIPTION:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop Resto Mod powered by a late model 5.3 L GM LS motor and backed by a 4L60E 4-speed electronic transmission. The Chevy was treated to a complete ‘Frame-Off’ build approximately 4 years and 1,500 miles ago and looks as good as it did when it was first built. The current owner added Vintage Air A/C making it a true cruiser in hot or cool weather. The ’57 runs at only 190 degrees on the hottest days.
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This ’57 starts and runs smoothly, sounds awesome, and handles well with the Hotchkis front end and Borgeson power steering. No disappointments. Many new parts throughout.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Body & Paint:
The car was removed from its frame and stripped. New floors were welded in place and treated. The color is a 2-stage urethane “Sierra Gold” with cream top. The gold has a metallic that really shines in the sunlight. There appears to be no evidence of rust or bubbling anywhere. The exterior chrome and glass are in excellent condition. Windows are crank operated. Wipers are electric, taillights are LED.
Engine & Transmission:
Rebuilt 5.3 L fuel-injected LS V8 treated to a Summit hydraulic roller cam with .600 lift and .232/.254 duration at .050, LS 6 valve springs, 862 LS aluminum cylinder heads, stock forged crank and 9.5:1 pistons. Fuel rails are by Race Part Solutions with a 102 mm throttle body. Radiator is a custom aluminum unit with a thermostatically controlled fan.
Stainless steel exhaust system uses 2 ½” pipes with Shorty headers and Turbo mufflers.
New gas system including braided lines and in tank electric fuel pump.
The 4L60E 4-speed electronic transmission was rebuilt and had a 2500 rpm stall converter added.
Chassis:
The frame was stripped and painted the same Sierra Gold as the body. All new body mounts and bolts were added. Power disc brake system (disc’s front & drums rear), new springs, Hotchkis front ‘A’ arms and sway bar, Borgeson quick ratio power steering box, rebuilt ’57 Chevy rear with new springs. The Chevy rides on 15” polished American Racing Torque Thrust wheels with B.F. Goodrich 215/70R/15 radial tires.
Interior:
A black leather with velour pleats pattern covers the door panels, as well as the front and rear seats. Sierra gold dashboard uses Dakota Digital analog gauges (all function), aftermarket AM/FM radio fits in original location. Tilt steering column with shift selector. Heat & A/C controls mounted under the dash.
