HA! I was digging the music during the episode and I said to myself “Self, yatta go see who’s play’n that there twangy music” and I see this post. Good to see you both get’ner done.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 !
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!!
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Foundation is first for building a house as well as an automobile. Get the chassis ready to send. Brake upgrades, bushings, spring perches, a-frames, steering etc. Then LS and 8 speed it, 9" Ford 350 gear a Detroit Locker then by this time you'll already know what you have in it and what you want the body to be. You can always rat rod it before you make it primo. I would definitely sound proof insulate all of the cabin top, sides and bottom. Get the ac and heat with dual comfort zones in the dash, a nice console with comfy buckets with matching rear comfort zone. Power windows, mirrors, door locks, remote start, heated and cooled seats, etc. It can still be a Rat but the comfort has to be ultimate luxury. Do you.
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
I should be retiring in the next year. My retirement gift to myself will be a 57 Chevy. I have owned many many cars and hundreds of motorcycles. My 57 will be like a street type gasser thingy. Satin black is fine with me. Because I am going to kindly beat the snot out of it. Wee Hoo! Enjoy your 57! Smitty
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.
I had a '57 in 1967. Wish I still had it. It had a 283 engine that was stock orange color. The body was green, 3 speed on the tree. Make it a "stock" "rat rod" with a suped up 283. big carb, headers, glass packs etc.
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
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.💪😁🤘
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
for the 55, i would suggest put in junkyard drivetrain (motor, g/box and diff) to make it mobile so you guys can work on it and other projects while working on the 3 or so year project on it to make it look and drive amazing the way you guys want it to
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.
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) ❤
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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!
Get her on the road. Build what you have. 350 engine and trans. Fix current rust. Make the interior clean and comfortable. As your doing other builds your skills are improving nicely. Gain some more experience on the other projects. When you have prefected your skill. Youll be able to do a killer job for half the effort and money. Then when money and skills in the future allow. You wont have to skimp on the build you truly want. Aquire the parts then get started. Your loyal followers will appreciate the journey.
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.
Get it back to original. But think about when you take stuff off. Like engine and bits. It would be easier to get the main body painted and sealed. Probably have the body dipped so you can see what needs doing. While that’s happening. You can source an engine and box for it. At least then the biggest area of the body is done. So then it’s a matter of getting it running. Once the body and engine are together. You can work on the other parts. Oh don’t forget wiring. Try and get a whole new loom for it. Or even build your own. But it would look amazing back to original. Remember there’s not many left. Just like the midget. You’ll be keeping them alive for generations to come. Keep up the great work. Loving the videos.
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.
I would brush it with red oxide primer a couple coats and clear it. Then when your ready for nice paint job it wouldn't take much. Metal is safe and it will still look kick a...plus no need to mask off much. Win win
Myself I started off restoring cars from 14 years old doing this and doing that, 10 years ago I was 50 years old and a good friend of mine am I soft bought a basket case 1967 Pontiac Beaumont to fix and sell and as time went on sharing this rebuild with a good friend I couldn't let it go. So I bought him out and been working on it since . Memories cannot be replaced with feelings shared with a good friend! How you feel about a project is how you will make it! For me I would love to see you guys completely restore this to your desire with all the love and care in the car craft, just me
She needs the love and care you would give to your kids. Complete rebuild back to stock as she came off the factory floor. It's what she deserves. Nothing less. When I was 19, I missed out on buying a rolling shell by being out bid. I put everything I had up and some guy just laughed and went $100 more. I regret that to this day and I'm 55 now.
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!!
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.
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HA! I was digging the music during the episode and I said to myself “Self, yatta go see who’s play’n that there twangy music” and I see this post. Good to see you both get’ner done.
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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.
57 is a much loved classic. Full restore with power and traction
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.
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
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 !
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!!
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!
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!
A 57 deserves to be completely restored! It’s a true American Icon Classic!!
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
Take your time and restore it. Love your videos.
Take your time.. make you and it look proud ....😊
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.
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.
I'd like to see y'all do a really nice restoration myself. But, y'all do what makes you happy.
Fix it like it came from new.😊
Yup restore. Body off. No rat rod crap. New shop and over build. Full build.
Would love to see the full restoration
Full restoration definitely
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.
Art Morrison chassis, LS3 525hp, 6 sp. Tremec, and A/C. Perfect Power Tour cruiser. I had a '55 Bel Air 2dr. post in high school.😎
Yes! Please show us that Chevy getting some Love!
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.)
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.
restore that beauty back to stock !!!!
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.
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!
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.
gonna be fun to watch.
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
Straight axle gasser, PERIOD!
Hey yall!!!! Hope you are ready for this!!!!! Thank yall for being here!!!!
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 ! 😊😊😊
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
I'm a '57 also! Thanks...
Love the channel and projects so happy to see Aaron back at it
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.
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…
Full restoration is what this 57 deserves!
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.
Foundation is first for building a house as well as an automobile. Get the chassis ready to send. Brake upgrades, bushings, spring perches, a-frames, steering etc. Then LS and 8 speed it, 9" Ford 350 gear a Detroit Locker then by this time you'll already know what you have in it and what you want the body to be. You can always rat rod it before you make it primo.
I would definitely sound proof insulate all of the cabin top, sides and bottom. Get the ac and heat with dual comfort zones in the dash, a nice console with comfy buckets with matching rear comfort zone. Power windows, mirrors, door locks, remote start, heated and cooled seats, etc. It can still be a Rat but the comfort has to be ultimate luxury.
Do you.
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.
Get all the parts and put it together, drive it and enjoy. You can always go back and make improvements. Have fun.
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
Keep up the great work and hope you make it live again ❤
Y'all got me hooked.
I should be retiring in the next year. My retirement gift to myself will be a 57 Chevy. I have owned many many cars and hundreds of motorcycles. My 57 will be like a street type gasser thingy. Satin black is fine with me. Because I am going to kindly beat the snot out of it. Wee Hoo! Enjoy your 57! Smitty
Get I running always first!!! It will give you more motivation to finish it
Full Restoration - take your time and do it right - she deserves it.
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.
I had a '57 in 1967. Wish I still had it. It had a 283 engine that was stock orange color. The body was green, 3 speed on the tree.
Make it a "stock" "rat rod" with a suped up 283. big carb, headers, glass packs etc.
There are so many 57s that are restored I feel like a nice driver that is made to your likeness will be cool.
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 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
Wow the body is nice on that 57 Newburgh will be drooling
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.💪😁🤘
57 two door. Now ur touching my soft spot. Please. Please bring her back its just a gem. And also my birth year.
Look forward to this build. Who was singing that version of right down the line? It was good.
Dave and Dan have a ton of experience on these 57, they surely can help you make this a driver for no cost.
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
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
for the 55, i would suggest put in junkyard drivetrain (motor, g/box and diff) to make it mobile so you guys can work on it and other projects while working on the 3 or so year project on it to make it look and drive amazing the way you guys want it to
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.
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.
'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 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 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.
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.
thank you
I love the sound of your friend Jesse Daniel !!..He reminds me of a young Steve Earl!!....Lookin' forward to the 57 build!!!
Definitely a full resto for this girl she is begging for it!!
A great project no matter what you decide to do with it. I'm no purest so anything goes. Have a ball!
My vote, just get it running and driving! Super cool project, can't wait to see what you guys do either way!
Glad to see u guys doing COOL stuff
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.
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
Good luck with the build you guys!!
I say build it, and go first class with it, you will not regret it!!
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!
Big block. Four speed and black primer. That looks cool. I did it to my 55
Get her on the road. Build what you have. 350 engine and trans. Fix current rust. Make the interior clean and comfortable.
As your doing other builds your skills are improving nicely. Gain some more experience on the other projects. When you have prefected your skill. Youll be able to do a killer job for half the effort and money. Then when money and skills in the future allow. You wont have to skimp on the build you truly want. Aquire the parts then get started. Your loyal followers will appreciate the journey.
Hope you build a movie car.
"Two Lane Black Top"
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.
Cool Chevy! I saw a 460 on marketplace for a grand.,. That would really rock the tri fy bunch..lol
Been there, done that. Sometimes you just gotta make things fit even if it means doing some fine tuning with a file.
Get it back to original. But think about when you take stuff off. Like engine and bits. It would be easier to get the main body painted and sealed. Probably have the body dipped so you can see what needs doing. While that’s happening. You can source an engine and box for it. At least then the biggest area of the body is done. So then it’s a matter of getting it running. Once the body and engine are together. You can work on the other parts. Oh don’t forget wiring. Try and get a whole new loom for it. Or even build your own. But it would look amazing back to original. Remember there’s not many left. Just like the midget. You’ll be keeping them alive for generations to come. Keep up the great work. Loving the videos.
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Make her nice. Take your time, do it right👍
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.
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 would brush it with red oxide primer a couple coats and clear it. Then when your ready for nice paint job it wouldn't take much. Metal is safe and it will still look kick a...plus no need to mask off much. Win win
Myself I started off restoring cars from 14 years old doing this and doing that, 10 years ago I was 50 years old and a good friend of mine am I soft bought a basket case 1967 Pontiac Beaumont to fix and sell and as time went on sharing this rebuild with a good friend I couldn't let it go. So I bought him out and been working on it since . Memories cannot be replaced with feelings shared with a good friend! How you feel about a project is how you will make it! For me I would love to see you guys completely restore this to your desire with all the love and care in the car craft, just me
She needs the love and care you would give to your kids.
Complete rebuild back to stock as she came off the factory floor.
It's what she deserves. Nothing less.
When I was 19, I missed out on buying a rolling shell by being out bid.
I put everything I had up and some guy just laughed and went $100 more.
I regret that to this day and I'm 55 now.
Thanks for really good tips on this kind of repair, well done. They look very good
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!!
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.
Now that will be a kick ass ride when yall are done with it very cool ride I would love to have that car