1957 Chevy Build - Lateral-g Forums

Pilot20 · #1 10-13-2008, 07:27 PM

I've been a regular viewing this forum for almost the last two years. I've always been amazed at the quality of builds with some of the members and I finally feel like my car is in good enough shape to share it with everyone.

1957 Chevy Bel Air 2 Dr Hardtop
496 BBC
Hogan Intake - LS7 Injectors
Vintage Air Frontrunner system
4L80E
Ford 9" with 3.70 gears
Air Ride suspension (front is done, rear is next)
Heidts tubular stainless control arms

Pro Rides · #2 10-13-2008, 07:39 PM

Awesome car. I'm always a big fan of the tri-five cars. I like the attention to detail on the firewall matching the intake block outline. Great job!!!!

Brigzee · #3 10-13-2008, 08:50 PM

Love the car, can't wait to see it done. Keep up the good work.

**syborg tt** · #4 10-13-2008, 09:25 PM

finally - are you kidding this thing looks bad

i want more pictures

**Ricochet** · #5 10-13-2008, 09:48 PM

Looks like a very nice car coming together!! Hogan intakes are just killer looking!! More pics pleaseeeeeee...........

Brent

jy211 · #6 10-14-2008, 06:33 AM

Nice! Now tell me about the smooth firewall..did you use a kit to smooth it out???

fesler · #7 10-13-2008, 09:47 PM

Nice ride

Pilot20 · #8 10-14-2008, 07:31 PM

jy211,

The firewall started out as a sheet of 16 gauge sheetmetal. It was the first time I attempted something like this but I think it turned out OK. I just used cardboard to build a template.

Below is how the car started. I took it all the way down to the frame. Installed all new stainless fuel and brake lines, new exhuast that I will have coated at a later time. Also a Rick's Hot Rod Shop stainless fuel tank.

I included some additional pictures of the wilwood brakes and the wheels.

Below is how I brought the A/C and heater hoses from the Vintage Air unit to the engine compartment.

The car will be painted a different color that has not been decided yet. I change my mind everytime I see some of the cars at the Goodguys events with the high quality paint jobs.

G-Body · #9 10-14-2008, 08:39 PM

Now where talking what a beautiful ride cant wait to follow this car.

**fleetus macmullitz** · #10 10-14-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Pilot20

Below is how the car started. I took it all the way down to the frame.

The car will be painted a different color that has not been decided yet. I change my mind everytime I see some of the cars at the Goodguys events with the high quality paint jobs.

Looks great, glad you're posting.

A couple of questions... With it being popular nowadays to swap out the stock frame, what factor(s) convinced you to not do that?

Have you decided on a 2 tone or single color?

Also, what colors have you ruled out... if any?