'57 2Dr Sedan

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Took '57 out for a trip after airing the tires and checking all the fluid levels. Tires down a few pounds, not bad tho. Fluids are all good and off we go to put some fuel in. Those dual fours do get thirsty, LOL.

Motored around town a bit with the Mrs. and then decided to stop at local Braum's Ice Cream store. Two scoops, one of Peanut Butter Cup and one scoop of Cappuccino Chunky Chocolate. Made a good lunch, LOL.

I love the car! I'm glad you're getting to enjoy it.

[Palf70Step]

Always enjoy Braum's when we are in the Wichita. Hopefully we'll get to meet up again at a car event when me and the boss get up there again.

[Ironhorse]

Will be looking forward to meeting again. Spent a fair bit of time many years ago not far from Gulfport. Keesler AFB in Biloxi while I was in the service. US Army and I was stationed at a Air Force Base for some advanced training in radar systems. Even made it to New Orleans during the Mardi Gras, this was in Feb. 1968. Party Hearty for sure in that town.

[Palf70Step]

I worked at Keesler for 30 some years.

[Russell Ashley]

I spent 1960 at Keesler going through electronics training, learning instrument landing systems and homing beacons.

[mongocanfly]

Making memories....cant beat that..!!!!!!

[Russell Ashley]

Getting them started out right. You might have started them out on a life time of hot rodding.

[Ol Blue K20]

Awesome!

[Ironhorse]

Wife and I went to an auction awhile back, car guy I have known for some time had passed and his wife was moving closer to the kids. Selling some things that he had acquired thru the years that she did not want to keep. This sign was one of them, he had a 58 'Vette that his son was keeping. Was having it shipped out of state to his home. Don't blame him there, it is beautiful! Wish I had gotten a pic of it. I did acquire this pic, couldn't pass it up knowing a '57 is sitting in my shop, LOL. Guess was not a lot of interest by many at the auction since I bought it for a whopping $4.00 ! I was prepared to go a LOT higher than that for sure.

Also picked up the really NICE 1957 Kansas license plate for a $5.00 bill. Don't have a BBC 427 in the '57 but seriously thinking about having the plate registered to the car, LOL. But then it might be a let down to see when I raise the hood instead of a BB in the engine bay there is a little SBC with the 2x4s, LOL.

[Ol Blue K20]

I like the sign!

[Ironhorse]

Thanks Dale, have to admit I think it does look pretty cool hanging in the shop behind the '57.

Have been giving some serious thought to it and finally decided. The '57 is going under the knife again for another mod this spring. Will be adding power steering to the ol' Gal. It's the only one of my herd of 5 vehicles that does not have P/S and it's feeling left out, LOL. Gotta' leave the old school four speed for sure but like the idea of the P/S. On the highway cruising it steers well but slow turns at low speed in town does require a bit of effort. Looking at the CPP P/S conversion and will be also adding a front sway bar at the same time. Guess it's true what one hears, "they're really never done",

[Ol Blue K20]

Power steering will be nice addition.

[Ironhorse]

Finally got the kitchen/dining room remodel finished. That was rather PRICEY! Custom oak cabinets, quartz counter tops, laminate flooring, the whole works. But.......the little woman is HAPPY, Happy wife, Happy life or so I've heard it said. Hired a local construction company for the remodel and will say they did a great job, very pleased. Just somewhat poorer than I used to be tho! Now I can go back on the '57. Goes under the knife starting Monday for the power steering mod and front sway bar. A good mechanic friend of mine is assisting this old man, seems I'm not as limber as I used to be, LOL. Maybe that's because I was 8 years old when my '57 was on the show room floor.....

[Ol Blue K20]

Nice! I'm glad she's happy. My ex was never happy, my girlfriend of 12 years appreciates my hobbies a lot more....gotta love her. I dated her in high school but we drifted away from each other for a long time.

[mongocanfly]

That sign is cool..!!!!
Power steering will be a nice addition..

[Ironhorse]

THE '57 HAS POWER STEERING AT LAST!

Picked it up from my mechanic friend yesterday and drove it home the 45 miles. What a difference from the manual steering previously. Ran it about 55-60 mph and it tracked straight, true, no wandering at all. Also had a front sway bar added with the P/S addition. Will put a few miles on it and drive it awhile in town locally and then take it in for an alignment. Was not a low cost mod by no way but VERY happy to have the P/S at last!

Thanks for the 25,000 plus views and comments from all who looked in on the thread.

[mongocanfly]

That's great...!!!

[Getter-Done]

Nice addition.

You will enjoy that in the parking lots for sure.

[Ol Blue K20]

Very nice! Nice additions/upgrades!

[Ironhorse]

Wow, 29,000 plus views! Appreciate all who took time to look in and leave a comment or two. Shortly after I got the P/S addition on the '57 I had surgery on my left foot. Three weeks of a funky "boot" and crutches, switched to a cane for a month or so. No way of doing any three pedal driving, LOL. Now here we are in the midst of winter with snow, cold, salt brine on the roads and the '57 slumbers until Spring thaw. Spring thaw can't come soon enough for me. Ready to put some miles on the '57 and enjoy that P/S!

Thanks again for all the views and comments.

[Ironhorse]

Wow, 33,000 plus views! I am both amazed and appreciative to the number of people who looked in on this post! Must say the P/S is a REALLY nice addition, the steering seems firm and tight, no wandering or slop. My mechanic friend who did the install for me did a great job. Still have not taken it in for alignment check, need to get that done but not a pressing need. Definitely NOT a daily driver,

Again, a big thanks to all who have looked in and for the comments.

[CG]

Read through this entire thread again. Such a great story and equally great car.

[Ironhorse]

Thanks for the kind remarks, CG. Must admit I feel like a 19 old kid again when behind the wheel and that four speed stick is in my hand, LOL. And that my friend was a LONG TIME AGO!

And 34,000 PLUS views. Again, quite appreciative and again amazed so many views from so many members. Makes all the time, money, beer and skinned knuckles thru the years worth the trip. Thanks again to all.

[Ironhorse]

Wow again...... closing in on 40,000 views ! Again, so appreciative and amazed. And also again, another mod is coming into my mind. AIR CONDITIONING ! This summer has been just way too much upper 90s and the dreaded triple digits with added humidity for cruising fun. Guess I'm living up to the phrase....."they're never really done" Looking at both Vintage Air and Old Air companies. Decisions, decisions. Again, neither one is cheap but then....Cheap isn't good and Good isn't cheap still comes into play.