Abandoned 1957 Chevy Tri-Five restoration begins!!
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- Опубліковано 11 січ 2024
- Forgotten way too long!! We bought this 57 2 door post car years ago with our friend David Newbern in the amazing collection owned by a wonderful man named Dickie and are finally ready to get her in the shop!
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Do a body off restoration. The car is too nice, rust wise to not paint the entire frame and that includes getting the frame sand blasted and primerd ,painted etc including all plumbing of all brake lines and gas line etc.
I just did!
Is he kin to Charlie?
Hey kids, it’s Bryan from California, as I told you years ago, that was my first car. It’s still deserves to be restored. You have most of the trim, panels and frame. Make it a long term project. The investment will be worth it. It would be a 6 figure project. I’m 75 now and will be around to see the results. Love you guys and hope all the best!
I agree. They should build there dream car.
I was in high school in the 70's. You could buy 57 and 64 Chevy's for $50-100 all day long. Damn I wish I had all the cars I destroyed back then.
Start out by making it a driver marketplace a motor and get it to work and move under it's own power! Then enjoy it for a while while you're collecting parts. That way if you want to take it on power tour or something like that you can. Knowing that you are remodeling your house and money is earmarked for that this doesn't have to be a beautiful car first time out of the shop. Believe it or not you will get more people coming up and talking to you about this car if it's a work in progress. On top of that while they're all blown apart they take up way much more space. And require safe spots for most of the car while it's not together. But it's your decision in the long run. Glad to see you guys are wanting to get her started on her road to recovery! Should be a fun project to watch.
Exactly what I say. Might be cool with an ls possibly?
Trying to put your perspective into my thoughts (youtuber and house renos); I would sell some of your cars, I know that is difficult but you just have too many to really use or create content for your channel. Big picture, a 3 car garage with lifts to store 6 total would be something to think about building. As far as the 55: I would like to see a used LS motor, 6 speed manual, aftermarket wiring harness, lots of details in the filming and get it running and driving. Then you could work on things such as paint/interior as you find time. Keep up the great work, I look fwd to each of your videos.
The man "Dickie' who's collection you got that from would be proud you are giving her some well needed love.
My recommendation as a fellow owner of a 1957 2 door post, go full restoration with a nice chassis, engine combo, etc.. but leave your mark on it. Built it to your style, your colors, etc. Take your time, the car will hold the value you put in it and will deliver tons in return. As less desirable projects arise, you can always restore and flip them along the multi-year journey. Those of us in the tri-five forum and with the Tri-Five Nationals look forward to chatting and seeing you in the future.
Step #1 empty the car, clean it, paint the frame, repair rust and protect the metal with a high end primer, body work ( bondo) should be done a a later date in the build . At that point the value will be higher and you may decide to sell it with profit or go to step #2 ( mechanical investment) the complete / finished process might take 3 to 5 years , do not rush it, be patient. GOOD LUCK !
I am 75 and still build cars. My project now is a 1955 Chevy 2 door sedan. As you said nothing fits as a bolt on. Most every I purchase has to be modified for a fit. My saying is , if it was easy every one would be doing it. Keep up the videos. You two are inspiring!
57 is a much loved classic. Full restore with power and traction
You will never regret making it a driver to enjoy as you restore it. Like you said, it tales a lot of time and money as well as a place to store it as its being transformed. Drive it as you go is the best way to enjoy it as you build it!
Drive as you go sounds like enjoyment all along the way with little new ideas each day then it doesn't overwhem
This car is a classic that needs to be restored to the best of your ability, I was fortunate to have had one of these 58 years ago and am sick to this day that I sold it. It was the 2 door bel air in the aqua blue white top paing... Make an old duffer happy and restore.
When I first got my 69 Firebird… a car I’ve been wanting for 25 years, I started the tear down, took it all the way down to a shell. It needed a dash, cowl and floor pans before anything and it was my plan to do all the body work and make it perfect. It had a major dent on the drivers quarter and needed a lot of work to make it “nice”. After almost two years of skimping and saving and doing what I could with the budget, I just couldn’t get it done quick enough to get enjoyment out of it. So I decided I was gonna put it all back together and make it a driver and work on it as I drove it because I just wanted to enjoy the car. Found a Pontiac 400 and put a tremec TKO in it, and just made it so I could enjoy it and drive it. 4 years later I’ve been enjoying it, upgrading it, fixing things as I go. It’s been down for over a year now with this round of upgrades and I can’t wait to drive it again. It’s a process. I say.. get it running and driving and enjoy it and build it in steps and enjoy driving it as you build it.. sorry for the long story, but hey, if you get bored, check out my playlist of the build history of my 69 Pontiac Firebird. Can’t wait to see the progress with the 57!!
Take your time and restore it. Love your videos.
I'd like to see y'all do a really nice restoration myself. But, y'all do what makes you happy.
Welcome to the Tri Five Club! It's a bucket list car to own for sure! If this were mine, I would take everything out of the car, inventory the parts, vacuum it out and then pressure wash everything. It will really make you feel better about starting on it, see the condition better, know what missing parts to go locate and be more motivating. I would also use the cowl tag (seen next to your heater box opening on the firewall) decoder from the Paddock or Classic Industries to get the history on the car such as where it was built, the model, a V8 or 6 cylinder, the factory original paint colors, the factory original interior color pattern and the accessories. You may find it had a really cool color combination that you want to put back on the car. It looks like (my guess) a '57 210 2 door sedan that originally came with a 6 cylinder/Powerglide that was Larkspur Blue with a Blue Vinyl/Cloth Interior. With a major remodel going on (We did a full teardown while building my wife's '57 Chevy Bel Air 4 door Wagon), I would throw a 350 Chevy and a Turbo 350 with the stock rear end in it and get it drivable. You won't spend a bunch, freeing up the money for the home remodel and you can drive it for a bit as a rat rod to see how you like it. During that time, it will become real clear what direction you will want to go with the car in making it nicer down the road. The '57 210 2 door sedan is a great model and with Aaron's mad skills, you guys will have it drivable in no time! Best wishes on the build guys!
First step, I think, disc brakes and suspension then engine and drive train. Run, drive, stop good, body last. Body will take the most time. You can drive it and have fun while you're making the body nice.
That's exactly the same way l was taught ,stop,steer then the fun part.
Full Restoration - take your time and do it right - she deserves it.
That's really cool 57 Chevy Really neat place in the tail fin to fill up the gas ! I had one in school in the 70s ! Sure are neat cars ! 😊😊😊
I have a heavy bias when it comes to the '57. I'm going out on a limb here, but I'm going to say, imagine how you felt when you rebuilt the transmission on the corvette. Now imagine how you'll feel if you bring this car around as complete as you want. Sure there will be lots o' cussing, but it will look awesome in the end! Heck! I'll even send you a check for the tire you had to buy and I'll buy merch! 🤪
I would love to see a long and complete restoration. I see a lot of channels with "just get it running" cars and I would like to know if it's possible for some normal people with normal money to do an awesome full restore. At any rate, GOOD LUCK!
This is the comment I was looking for. I completely agree.
Definitely a full resto for this girl she is begging for it!!
Keep up the great work and hope you make it live again ❤
Would love to see the full restoration
A 57 deserves to be completely restored! It’s a true American Icon Classic!!
Since a 57 is my dream car from the age of 7 and ill never be able to afford one I would say please please please take the long road and restore it..
Give her all the love and respect she truly deserves..
My late mother always wanted one and sparked my obsession with the Bel-air.. so I would make it beautiful again and name her Shirley (after my mom) ❤
What a great write up! You'll get your Shirley one day if you want it bad enough. You'll find one, just keep looking all the time.
This is an epic video for so many reasons. I love Jesse's song, will subscribe today.
Make the '57 a 3 year project. Don't put any pressure on yourselves to get it done by a set time. Take the time to relish your time in the restoration, just like you did the few days that it took to get it into the shop with all of the ups and downs.
Please make this a car for the generations to come in your life. I'm sure the Kid would love to inherit it in a few decades.
I just subscribed. I remember you both from Roadkill. I would get it running, road worthy and driving but leave it rough enough to store outdoors if needed. I build rat rods so having the 57 be a car that people at shows either love or hate would be big fun. As time unfolds and cash allows it can receive what a rust free 57 hardtop deserves. Cheers from frozen Denver
An approach that has worked for me before is, if you take it off fix it. That way if you need to bail out you put it back together better than it was and you also avoid boxes full of broken parts. You have a head start as all the parts are off.
Yes! Please show us that Chevy getting some Love!
Hi. I think it would be nice to see you all do a full restoration and make it real nice for road tour trips. Everyone tries to do cheap and just get buy. Show us how you can do a great job just out of a normal garage. Love all your videos.
I love you guys, it’s been a blast, watching you these last so many years. Start a family! At 60 years old I can tell you that’s my one regret. I am a fellow motorhead, but if I had to do it all over again. I’d have a house full of kids. That being said you could always do the mechanical portions first. Put a nice LS in it and a stout frame and suspension. With a little bit of work you could drive it around for a year or so until you decide you want to become metal workers. When you’re old and gray you’ll be happy to be blessed with kids that love you and care for you. And who knows maybe they’ll become the next generation of Motörheads :) God bless you, remember, God is in control. - your friend Al
Build drivetrain with new or rebuilt parts, Paint the firewall to what body color you choose so you don't have to pull the engine when you get to the paint and body work. Love the channel keep up the great work.
Wow I'm glad to see you guys working on the 57 Chevrolet and Mr.Finley is such a great Supervisor,❤LoveJim J&R mobile service and God Bless y'all and your critters
Love the channel and projects so happy to see Aaron back at it
I am a fan of the DIY process. It hits home. It’s always a compromise where the limited funds go. But once they “can” move under their own power it just seems to ease my stress points. Nothing worse than a land locked project. Do you notice it just always seems to be in the way!
That long term dream of having a shop that can take multi year project.. well it’s just a dream.
Thanks for the share,
I love the 57!!! Can’t wait to see it fire up!!!
January must be the season for new projects!!! I just picked up two new ones yesterday!!!! I’m starting right away!!
Hey guys. You definitely have a lot of work ahead of you. Can’t wait to watch. I think I would tackle the drive train first. Interior second etc…
Very cool , as detailed by the man! " don,t get it right just get it running "I agree you need more space / storage . I look forward to all of your projects progressing
Just found your channel. I’m doing a 57 2 door post 210. Mine has a lot of rust, I’m putting new floor pans and trunk pans in it as well as two new rockers. The whole front clip was rusted away, and I’m going to put a new frame under it as well. If mine were as nice as yours, I would make it a two or three year restoration, and make it a nice car to show, go to cruises and enjoy.
Get the 57 running so you can move it, then get on with the building and when everything is in it's place totally restore the 57! Eddie
Hey yall!!!! Hope you are ready for this!!!!! Thank yall for being here!!!!
Another awesome video! Cracked me up when you took off the door. Getting it running and driving would be awesome. Looking forward to it, whatever you guys decide it will be great.
Dave and Dan have a ton of experience on these 57, they surely can help you make this a driver for no cost.
I saw the video when you first found this car, now I can't wait to see what you do with it! Good luck, I'll be watching!
I’d get it driving with a used engine, start using it and letting it speak to you about what you like and don’t like and how you want it eventually. You can always get a custom frame and build it up later while you enjoy the car and then swap the body over later once the frame is ready.
Fully restored 57’s are a dime a dozen. I like the idea of “everything is a used part” approach. That’s different, creative and more challenging. It’s an art/rat rod project
My vote, just get it running and driving! Super cool project, can't wait to see what you guys do either way!
My neighbor started a restoration on a 1949 pickup truck he got for free. It was 95% complete, had all good glass, little rust. He stripped it to the frame and tried to do a full restoration. I helped a lot on it, as other people did. He gave up after two years, saying he could buy three of these restored trucks for what he had already spent on it, and he was no where near done.
That being said, he was not getting UA-cam revenues so as he wasn't in his case i would today walk away from it. I know that it is more about the journey. If your UA-cam revenues can support this restoration, then go for it. But with a 57 in this condition, it's a very very long road ahead.
Thanks for really good tips on this kind of repair, well done. They look very good
Considering your circumstances, Just make it run and enjoy it for now. A complete restore will come later. I know the overwhelming feeling of being buried in too much to do but wanting to do it all. Just take your time, one task at a time.
Loving the content! Be safe!
Wow the body is nice on that 57 Newburgh will be drooling
Glad to see u guys doing COOL stuff
Do the project in phases and enjoy it in between the stages of the build. That way you can prioritize the next step and enjoy it more over time.
I'd think make it go budget in mind. Then upgrade as you go. Getting it up and running is content. Every upgrade is content people will watch. Maybe do a colab 2ith DD speed shop, and Dave. Its more work to do things more than once, but for youtubers it all pays off. I enjoy watching multiple projects going on if space is available. Maybe start another channel and cover the progress on the house build. 😊
My first car was a 57 Chevy Bel Air. I loved that car and wish I still had it. I would start with the objective to just get it running and get it to a nice driving condition. I look forward to following whatever you decide to do.
'57 Chevy is my alltime favorite car since I was a kid. Always wanted to have one, or one to work on. Looking forward to seeing this restoration!
I vote get used running gear that can be built to what you want later and get it moving. That body definately deserves some nice paint in the future because it's so clean and straight. But I agree that just being able to move it in and out of the shop easy should be a priority.
If I were you guys ,I would get it running and driving. As you get the funds do it a little here and there. Enjoy it while your showing it love. I had 57 Bel Air, man that car was so cool. It came with a straight six, I pulled it out and dropped 350 in it. Had many years of fun and great road trips in it. I'm new to your channel, and I look forward to your videos on this car.💪😁🤘
Make Dickie proud and do it right. That was one of the ones he treasured enough to keep it indoors. The thrown together thing has been done to death.
Collections are never complete without a tri-five 😮 follow your dreams ✨️
Long term projects have a way of getting pushed to the back and taking 3 times the amount of time so my advice is to get it running and driving, like Dan from D&D Speed shop or Mr Newburn's 57 cause if it runs and drives and you enjoy it you will make the time to keep upgrading it. So get it mechanically sound, running and driving. Then go from there I mean ya can save up and get a nice interior kit, all the trim and body panels (if it needs any) and last would be paint it. Aaron has a good idea doing it in phases, I think running and driving should be phase 1 though.
Make it run and drive ,you can always revisit the long process of a full restoration down the line when your in the new big shop lol
Just my 2 cents good luck with it ❤
Hi guys, love your channel and all the content.
If it was me I would do a complete restoration.. love the 57. New 383 stroker. I built one that turned some great numbers at the track in a 83 square body. 4000 pound truck doing 11,'s. Great est 6 years of my life.😅 .
God Bless 🙏
clean out and fully restored and trim
Do both, rough it in until it runs and drives, then pick away in stages as time and money allows. That's what I'm doing with my 71 c10, keeps me motivated which is hard with a long term perfect resto
As rust free and dent free as that car is that would be a complete restoration
I love the sound of your friend Jesse Daniel !!..He reminds me of a young Steve Earl!!....Lookin' forward to the 57 build!!!
All I can suggest if money and time is not lined up to make it happen then do your best to preserve it. Ghosting the metal work with A paint to continue the rust protection, install the Glass and cranks so they can come down when you need them to.The way I think of restoration is you do the best parts available that you can afford, LS is a cheap and readably motors that can make real HP. I'm Currently banking parts for my 1968 c/10 that my mom bought for my dad, I went to the hospital in mom and came home between them, when I turned 16 Dad game me the truck, not many people get to have something that has been with them since they were born and its Anniversary Gold and White. So House and Garage and daily drivers first then preserve and protect future projects. I enjoy watching both of you and at times Erin reminds of my buddies growing up that we did not always know what we were doing but we had fun doing it.
Full restoration is what this 57 deserves!
I have one just like this 57. 2 door 210 basket case. First is get it mobile. Even a temp small block to get it moving. Then safety. Brakes etc so if you move it, you can stop it. Please definitely paint it nice. Doesn't have to be a $10,000 paint job. But patina sucks. It's a classic 57. Make her look nice. She deserves it. My 57 has sat for years too and I am just getting started on it. So I am really looking forward to watching you two work on this particular car so I can learn too. It's an inspiration. You too are a great couple. It's fun to have your lady wrenching on cars with you. My wife is great but doesn't know anything about cars. I wish. You 2 are lucky. Have a lot of fun and I look forward to more on this car.
All Go, No Show, or all Show, No Go? That was the Question in the late 60's, My era. You guy' rock! (Sorry, except for the country music.)
Dear Aaron and Emily, I think you gave the answer to your own question. It's not only what you want but also a matter of priority. So I would say make the car running and driving, build the buildings you need to keep all your cars safe and when all that is done give the 57 the beauty it deserves. Greetings from the Netherlands, Martijn
Greetings from Norway, I believe that such a fine example of a "Sjevy" should be restored to full condition.
Good luck with the project and "building a workshop" 😊
I say get on the road and enjoy it and make it nice as you go along 🙌 that one will be a fun project to follow
Take your time.. make you and it look proud ....😊
Been watching you guys on n off for a while. The 57 just earned my subscribtion. Cant wait to see u working away on her
Okay so you asked for my 2 cents on the 57... I would do the metal work and fix any rust (sooner is better than later and if you restore it later, you would fix the rust anyway). I would put it back together as stock, find a suitable engine and trans but stockish and maybe with a 4 spd. Get it drivable, and start driving/dating the car... meaning get to know it and and make a connection with it. That will help you to have a vision/plan on what you want to do with it and then transform it (or not depending on your impressions after dating). As an aside, good call on the Banks parts for the truck. I'm doing my Ex and using mostly Banks for it. Have fun and enjoy! We enjoy watching ya'll as much as you enjoy doing it. I always enjoyed watching you on Velocity back in the day.
Glad to see y’all have started the restoration of the iconic ‘57 Chevy! Have you considered selling the horse trailer conversion now that you have that nice camper? You could use the money to do the home rehab or any of the other vehicles and gain some space to park your cars. 🦊
I've had one since 1979. Dad bought it in 1968 for $700. You've got a long, long way to go.
Howdy from Bastrop TX. I say windows, doors, trunk and hood with seals so you can keep it dry and safe as you move it around. Then either motor or interior, exterior last for sure. Can't wait to see what happens. Wish I was able to get my 1996 Impala SS back on the road , but I like watching others still able to do repair work physically. Much love.
Excited about this build, excited to see what plans you have in store, and what you do creatively.
Are you kidding! My cars try to kill me every time I work on them! Nothing goes easy, but winning the battles is worth the headaches! Congrats on the awesome '57! Good luck y'all!
Do a minor restoration and have fun. Maybe a 283 or 350 make it simple and have a foundation to build on. I say 283 cause the era but make it yours. A 283 built could actually be really fun. 245-75 horses stock. That’s nothing to turn your head about unless it’s about how fast you gotta go. Watching your show I don’t think it’s about speed but enjoying the car itself. I’d say go totally stock on the build! No one does that anymore!! Really how is old school by being original and have fun doing it along the way!I love you guys you’re so dang nice and wholesome! Something of past times I love! Just good peeps!
I'd love to see a full resto-mod on that car.
Make her nice. Take your time, do it right👍
emily & Aaron . you're both awesome , and great see you both eork together like some other comments..hope you both take your time and get this old chevy up & running & back on the road ....thanks for a othet great video..
Start from the chassis up n replace the chrome with new chrome n a new engine n transmission n New upolstery n a silver base for the first coat n a new turquoise paint job
57 two door. Now ur touching my soft spot. Please. Please bring her back its just a gem. And also my birth year.
There are so many 57s that are restored I feel like a nice driver that is made to your likeness will be cool.
Sweet ride... you can't beat a 57'
Just get it running and street-able, then you can enjoy it and slowly add the goodies !
If you go the full boogie it will take forever & you will never drive it well not for a long time anyway.
A nice small block if you can find and old school 283ci or 327ci Vette engine even better.
Clean the body up a bit, but still go the full patina route at least till the time you are ready for paint.
My love of 57's began as a wee lad watching my cousin build and race his 57'
The car was wicked.... Black with flamed tilt fiberglass frontend & snorkel hoodscoop
Running a 283ci. w/ Hilborn fuel injection & 4 spd with Mr. Gasket V-Gate shifter and 12bolt w/4:56's
I have many memories crusing in that wild ride, snapping peoples necks as we rumbled past 😮
The best ones at the dragstrip, steadying the car in the burnout box... then watching that mean 57' blast down the 1/4 mile running.
Sorry for the extended post, but once i got started,... i couldn't stop 😊
I wish you two all the best with one of the greatest hotrodded cars of the past... and just think if you pick up another 10 -15 more Tri-5's, you'll be right there with DD Speed Shop 😂😂😂
So start with one and see how it goes 😉 Looking forward to the build.
Thank you for the entertaining videos ✌️🙂
You should attend the Tri Five show in Bowling Green, Ky. We take our 57 Nomad every year. It’s just Tri Fives and there are thousands from all over the world. A lot of fun. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.
Looking forward to seeing the 57 back on the road, love y'all's channel.
Do the full build it will be so rewarding if it takes 3 years so be it luv the channel keep the videos rolling
Get all the parts and put it together, drive it and enjoy. You can always go back and make improvements. Have fun.
Would like to watch you do a proper restoration. the car deserves that. The color inside trink lid would be awsome.
Oh yeah everything I get seems to be hand fit Those tire repair kits work really well so thumbs up on that.
Very cool 🤙 I have a chopped 57 my dad started back in the 60's and put it in the back of the barn still there
I love the fact you’re doing this as a couple. I’d fix the rust and body issues first, this needs done regardless. Place a used motor just to move out around. I would consider bagging this car so it can lower while sitting. Sweet wheels and tires, and drop an LS in when done. The paint would be a sweet deep blue (ish) (maybe charcoal gray) with some silver flake. Good luck
I would tidy up / paint existing chassis, new suspension bushes, springs etc, new brakes, disc conversion, find a nice 327 you can make look old school, do all body work but paint in blue etch primer ( you'll have to get that mixed for you I think ) which will give you a matt finish, put some spoked cragars on it and that would look cool, paint engine bay the final colour that way you can finish the paint easy when you've finished your buildings, interior get some second hand seats and make seat covers out of Mexican blankets and you have a real cool old school car
My thoughts are: make it a runner. maybe get an LS. and a custom suspension. make it a runner and as money permits fix it as you see fit. Personally, I would clear coat the primer.. for starters. Good luck. Its going to be a fantastic build. Looking forward to see what your plans are.
That Z could be the next wrap project... I really enjoy your channel.