I'm thinking of building my newest toy like a buddies car?
Both cars are '57 210 2-door Sedans. Mine just happens to be the somewhat "rarer" DelRay version that Chevy made 25,000 of.

Why am I planning this? For one it will be a simple build. Low cost. I have a lot of the parts already.
I will need paint which I'm considering using the John Deere black they use on tractors and the like. It's still relatively cheap paint and I'm almost certain a local TSC can supply the paint?
His car has aluminum slotted mags that I just happen to have a set I've had for 25 years now. They even have new tires on them.
Under the hood of his car is a 350 small block with a Muncie 4-speed. I have a 350 out of a '79 Camaro waiting to go in my car and one of the things I did get with the car was a Muncie 4-speed.
My car has black interior like his car and Summit can supply an aftermarket hood scoop. Unlike his car which has an L88 scoop like Vettes got I'm planning on a 4" cowl induction scoop (cause I like them alot).

So what does every think of my plans?

(his car is the flat black '57 setting on the right)




(my latest toy)

 

sounds good to me, i'd like to see teh finished product

 

all i can say is.........

























GIT R DONE

 

[rant] When did flat black become this new "cool" paint job. I've been seeing it pop up all of a sudden and I can't stand it. - nothing personal against your friend RJ - but to me all it does is hides imperfections and anytime I see it the flat black screams a car with poor craftsmanship.

The darn thing could have won the Riddler Award and if it was painted flat black I would assume it was a someone hiding problems in the car. [/rant]

As for the project it looks like a good time. Most of the trim is there and it looks complete. Looks like a lot of sheet metal and rust work.

 

Kind of like the "Rat Rod" fad right now. I am getting SO sick of new built rat rods. It's nothing more then some quick buckers looking to make a handful of fast money.

The older guys I talk with say there weren't any rat rods back years ago.

I know when I was a teen into my 20s a "Hot Rod" was a car with aftermarket wheels, a manual transmission, air shocks, traction bars, headers, more then not black interior, and a good paint job was optional. And most your buddies loved your car.

One thing I am not going with flat black paint on my car. It will not be gloss either. A Satin and/or Semi-gloss paint is what I want.
My decision is based on what I've read & been told about the sun (UV) affecting flat black paint. It becomes chalky and if it's touched it comes off on whatever touched it.

Something else is this is just a means of finally getting the car on the road and "Presentable" for a time. I got the car 3 years ago Oct 27 and so far I haven't done much with it. (embarressed to say)

My g/f Deb & I were kicking this idea around one night while talking about my buddy Dan's car and up to now sounds like a workable plan that I can live with.

 

Flat paint jobs have always been popular amongst "streetfighter" bikes and rods.

 

Hmmm.. How about something like a plum crazy, or even a dark forest green metallic?

 

Well.......... not plum but I already have two cars that are pink.
(okay, no laughing)

The cars are painted '57 Chevy Dusk Pearl which is a kind of pink with purple mixed in.

I actually have plans to paint to car yellow like Popular Hotrodding's Project-X '57 Chevy. I want to build somewhat a Project-X clone.



But right now funds are kind of short for the 502 big block to stick under the hood.

I happen to think I can even use the old carpet out of my Wagon to use in this car for now. So there's a few more bucks saved.

 

How did this double post?

 

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