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Post by hobbybobby on May 31, 2007 5:09:44 GMT -6
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the 57 Chevy was a popular used car. It was the final year of the "shoebox" Chevrolet, as 1958 saw the introduction of a much larger and heavier Chevrolet. The ideal size of the '57, combined with its relatively light weight compared to newer full-sized cars, made it a favorite among drag racers. The engine bay was big enough to fit GM's big-block engines, first introduced in 1958 and popularized in the 1960s by the Beach Boys in the song "409". The relatively simple mechanical attributes of the car made it easy to maintain, customize, and upgrade with components such as disc brakes and air conditioning. By the 1980s, the '57 Chevy became a collector car. Companies such as Danchuk and Classic Chevy International began selling reproduction and restoration parts. In the early 1990s, the value of meticulously restored '57 Chevy convertibles was as high as $100,000. Though those peaks gave way significantly after 1992, the '57 Chevy has held its value and now is poised to exceed the previous peak. Restored, original examples are increasingly rare, and modern customizers and restorers are creating fast, powerful, ultra-modern hot rods that are winning the '57 Chevy a whole new generation of fans, and fiberglass reproductions are making it possible for future generations to adore the '57 Chevy as original cars become harder to find. This is my version of the two-door hardtop (also known as a sports coupé; the car has no post between the front and back window when the windows are lowered. Hope you like`t. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by vwcamperman on May 31, 2007 5:23:10 GMT -6
Very kool, the stance is great! ;D
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Post by gwangiboy on May 31, 2007 9:06:04 GMT -6
One of my uncles had a black '57 Chevy when growing up, remains one of his favorite cars he ever had. I can see why ... I think this is one of the most perfect styled cars I've ever seen. Beautiful job on this model!!
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Post by barrisfan- Mark-78Pinto on May 31, 2007 9:20:58 GMT -6
Try and guess where the gas cap was on the real ones. I have gotten several "newbies" on that on with my friends' 55-56- and 57 Chevys
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Post by rwildeone on May 31, 2007 9:25:26 GMT -6
I know that very well! My uncle I lived with in Kansas had a Convertible. It honestly was that "baby blue" so associated with '57 convert's. You don't want to know what my cousin did with that too cherry little piece! I'll say Rootbeer paint and leave it there! My aunt drove it before the cousin inherited it. My uncle drove a "57 Ranchero. Also, orig. & chery. We had alot of differences because of my interest in hot rods and customs.
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Post by vwcamperman on May 31, 2007 10:42:54 GMT -6
Try and guess where the gas cap was on the real ones. I have gotten several "newbies" on that on with my friends' 55-56- and 57 Chevys Is it behind one of the rear lights?
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Post by rwildeone on May 31, 2007 11:10:49 GMT -6
Almost for the '57. 8-)Next guess? ;D
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Post by Honest Charlie on May 31, 2007 14:48:32 GMT -6
Almost for the '57. 8-)Next guess? ;D Left rear fin trim in the middle panel I believe. I haven't owned one for over 25 years.
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Post by rwildeone on May 31, 2007 14:59:10 GMT -6
:)Bingo, Charlie! ;D
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Post by modelcitizen on May 31, 2007 16:09:08 GMT -6
This pop quiz kinda goes back to the comments in"Ben Stein". Where's the style and flair now-a-days I'm sure everyone remembers the "Aurora", a reasonably beautiful car in my opinion, nice flowing lines and "sexy" hips What did they do to those sexy hips Tattoo the left one with a big square "gas door" right in the middle of the "interesting part"
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Post by davea on May 31, 2007 17:18:18 GMT -6
Man, that's a great build! A really well done '57!
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Post by kettlekettle on May 31, 2007 19:33:03 GMT -6
I'm working on the same model.... Thanks for the inspiration .... 57's have always been a classic and beautiful car ...
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Post by TheMadModeler on May 31, 2007 19:45:38 GMT -6
Very Nice... My 2 favorites Flames and `57 Chevys.. BiLL..
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