'57 2Dr Sedan

[Ironhorse]

In the past I have posted about my '57 2Dr. sedan I used to 1/4 mile several years ago. Have been wanting to get back to work on it to finish the re-build and for one reason or another it has just not happened. Got down in the back really severe late April and on into June. Could not hardly stand for long periods let alone bend over a fender. Finally got that situation taken care of and then along comes summer heat and Kansas humidity. Being almost 70 years young I don't do either one near as well as I used to. Bit cooler now, in the 90's instead of the triple digits. Now having issues with my right hand thumb. Stiff, painful and "locks" up til really have to work at it to get it to bend around a wrench. Taking Aleve tablets but don't see much relief. Going to see a specialist first part of August, looks like a hand surgery is in the future. Can't seem to catch a break in the wrenching department.

Okay, enough whining.

Yesterday got started on digging the '57 out of the garage and all the stuff and treasures stacked around it. NOT on top of it but around it, LOL.

Just thought would post up a couple pics of it to prove I really do have a '57 2Dr, LOL. '64 Chevelle 283 .030 over bore, Melling Super Street hydraulic cam, stock '57 GM dual four intake with Carter WCFB carbs, reproduction linkage, Muncie M-21 4 spd, Mr. Gasket shifter, headers and 3:55 pegleg rear gears. Converted to front disc brakes some years ago. Dusty and badly needs a good bath after get it out of the garage. Retired mechanic friend of mine with two "good" hands is going to help me get it back up and running. Then goes to another friend of mine who did the body and paint on my '71 Chevelle. Really keyed up about at last being able to get it on the road again. Sorry for the rambling and long post but sure has been a long road to getting even this far.

Will post up more pics as the progress goes along, but at least am working toward that end again.