New Project - 57 Chevy z06 / 4l80e

[syborg tt]

It looks like my dad got the bug. We bought a 57 Chevy last weekend and he plans to have it finished by Good Guys Columbus 07 or at least that is the current goal.
here are the specs:
Jim Meyer Complete Chassis w/ Wilwood brakes
Street & Performance Fuel injected ls6 Zo6 405 hp
Street & Performance ac, alt, ps and water pump
Street & Perfromance Chrome plated brackets and acc serpentine set up.
4l80e Automatic Transmission
Strange 9" Third member, 3.70 posi
Vintage air poilshed ac condensor
Polished cross flow radiator
Rock Valley Stainless Fuel Tank in intank pump
Billet Specialties Chicanes 18" front and 20" rear
Nitto 235/40/zr18 front and Nitto 305/40/20 rear
All the original chrome was re-plated at sherms in California.
Pinkees Rod Shop in Windsor Colorado hand fabricated the center console, inner fender panels, firewall, mounted master under the dash, installed the Ididit tilt column, Lokar shifter and brake lines. They also repaired any rust and replaced with new metal.
Underneath the car is lined with Superliner.
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[syborg tt]

I am completly open to any and all idea's you guy's want to share. So please post away and give me all of your idea's and suggestions.

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[syborg tt]

Car was picked up and sent down to Kenny Davis Hot Rods

here are the pics from 09-26-06

Kenny sent some pics yesterday.

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looks like they are going to have to make some inner fenders

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that's it for this week

[syborg tt]

10-09-06 Update - pics to follow

[73z-6sp]

Wow! What an awesome project! I really like what is done to the engine compartment. And the stance looks killer! What color you going with? Wild or mild? Maybe a metallic Orange like house of color with a white top. Or maybe...

Man! I really like that. Keep us posted. A'ight?

[syborg tt]

Headed down to Kenny's Shop this weekend. Meet up with Kenny, Travis and Kenny Sr. to look at the progress and talk about everybody's goals for the car. Good thing we all agreed on the future of this project. Build or Bust Baby.

The Guy's worked the inner/inner fenders to fill the void looking through the grille.

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This is the panel at the back of the wheel well.

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A closer look at the panel. You can also see the panel that is going to close the void by the steering column

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Once we were done looking at all the progress up on the lift. We took it off the lift so we could get a good look at the stance.

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When we got home on Saturday. Kenny called me to tell me that he and already cut the exhaust off and re-routed it above the axle and out the side. These guy's are cranking.

Did I mention that my Dad couldn't have been happier with the progress of the car and the group of guy's working on it. He even said he was thinking about flying down there every weekend just to hang out.

[syborg tt]

Wow! What an awesome project! I really like what is done to the engine compartment. And the stance looks killer! What color you going with? Wild or mild? Maybe a metallic Orange like house of color with a white top. Or maybe...

Man! I really like that. Keep us posted. A'ight?

Yep it's gonna be a wild color Bob Thrash is working on the colors. Believe it or not Orange has been talked about. The minute we have a rendering i'll post some pics.

[dropit69]

wow thats sweet ..is it ever gonna be down to rad rides?..im only 20 mins from there love to see it in person..

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Awesome project! How about one of these (paddle shifter) to go with that 4L80E:

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[Tiger]

nice project!
What about painting it Lamborghini orange, thats one of the colors I consider for my Chevelle (together with Lamborghini green and black)

[syborg tt]

That would be awesome in the car

PS - Kenny and I are going to convice him he needs one of these


Awesome project! How about one of these (paddle shifter) to go with that 4L80E:

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www.twistmachine.com (http://www.twistmachine.com)

[syborg tt]

wow thats sweet ..is it ever gonna be down to rad rides?..im only 20 mins from there love to see it in person..

I am sure at some point it will be done there

[syborg tt]

Okay saw this in the web and decided to buy it. The only problem i have had so far is trying to stop painting my car. It's a blast and great for giving you idea's for your car. It was only $60.00 so i my eye's it's money well spent.


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[jy211]

electric blue and white or platnium....awesome looking ride..:kewlpics:

[syborg tt]

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[kennyd]

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wtf ???

[jy211]

hehehe..looks like he missed the white or platinum....:3gears:

[PRRC]

The 57 looks great, that will make for a great car.My suggestion is have a rendering done of the car.Its money well spent.There is nothing worse than having a mental image in your head and then see it in life and think.Thats not really what I had in mind! This will also keep yourself and your builder on the same page.Try Ben Hermance at [email protected] he is great to work with. Just my o2. Tim

[6'9"Witha69]

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[syborg tt]

lol - What Kenny you don't like it. This HOK Paint thing is way to much fun. You see that car with pink flames it looks even hotter. We bought the software to play with colors and just get some idea's. Well worth the $60.00.

Actually i hired Bob Thrash to do a rendering. It should be done right before Kenny leave's for Sema. I am hoping to have it in his hands before he fly's out in two weeks.

[syborg tt]

this program is so easy i can't wait to see what my 6 year can do with it.

[Tiger]

what about white and black Marty?

[1sick65]

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To quote an infamous car-builder from Arkansas....looks like Walt Disney threw-up.

[formula98]

Hey Marty,

I bought the same program and spent enough time with it to get frustrated! Way too many choices. I see you just need some Stars and white stripes and you'll have old glory driving down the road. lol...

[syborg tt]

Last weeks update - forgot to post the pics


Kenny decided it would be easier to fix the panhard bar by relocating it to a better location. It would make running the exhaust a little easier

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Kenny Re-Routed the exhaust up and over the rear end instead of under the rear diff (this is how it was routed when we purchased the car)

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[Tiger]

awesome,
as for the drivers side panhard mount, to me it loos like prone to flexing.
I'd put another piece of tube to the differential "cover" to triangulate a bit more.

[formula98]

Marty,

Are you a part time contortionist? How you get in to take some or your shot is beyond me! Looking good!

[syborg tt]

Marty,

Are you a part time contortionist? How you get in to take some or your shot is beyond me! Looking good!

the scarry thing is last group of pics was taken by Kenny and he's not a little guy. I am quessing he put it up on a lift to get the pics.

but yep i bend pretty easy

[formula98]

You get some great shots. Sometimes I just wonder how you get in some of the areas to take the pictures. Great post!

[syborg tt]

You get some great shots. Sometimes I just wonder how you get in some of the areas to take the pictures. Great post!

must be my fitness background. I used to manage 21 Aerobic Instructors, 10 Fitness Instructors and live with 3 girls. Yep them were the good old day's

[h_leadfoot]

Nice car! Maybe you can get some ideas from this guy: www.hocky.se

[Tiger]

...and live with 3 girls. Yep them were the good old day's

Marty! you had to tell us that.... I'm jelous!....

[rocketman]

Did you ever get your rendering done,would love to see it.

[Colin James]

Wow, so your are the guys that got the 57. I was hoping to buy it and ship it back to the UK when I saw it on Ebay, but after doing the calculations the costs of shiping and finishing the car just got out of hand. If I'm not mistaken the initial work was done by Pinkees Rod shop and too a very high standard. Its great to see that someone else is going to get it on the road. Good luck and keep the pictures coming

[syborg tt]

Wow, so your are the guys that got the 57. I was hoping to buy it and ship it back to the UK when I saw it on Ebay, but after doing the calculations the costs of shiping and finishing the car just got out of hand. If I'm not mistaken the initial work was done by Pinkees Rod shop and too a very high standard. Its great to see that someone else is going to get it on the road. Good luck and keep the pictures coming

Yep - we are the guy's and now it's in Kenny's hands. With the work that Kenny's doing it should compliment the work already done by Pinkee's.

Kenny said that after Sema he was going to go to town on the car. So you will be seeing a bunch of pics.

[syborg tt]

okay it's been a long time since we've done an update. So here goes

Core Support all clean

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new Hood from VFN

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start of the engine cover and the continuation of the core support

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let's step back and take a look.

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body work has begun on the donkey _ _ _k

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[nekkidhillbilly]

do the red and tan but paint only the roof tan or red and the body opposite color and paint the piece inbetween the color the color of the roof

[Tiger]

Nice Marty!!!

[syborg tt]

Quick Update.

looks like a bumper end with out any chrome

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wait it was a bumper end - now it's attached to the center section.

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were going for the smooth and clean look on the front end and i think we've nailed it.

[Roger Poirier]

The whole project looks impressive! This Kenny dude does some nice work. :hail:

R.P.

[F70t/a]

Badass work guys!!!:smoke:

[ProTeal55]

Wicked project, just as your other one is...

[syborg tt]

I couldn't wait to show off the Rendering that Carter did for the 57. Carter has got to be one of the easiest guy's that i have ever worked with. He had no problem with me trying to get it just right. If you like this rendering you may want to have one done of your ride.

you can e-mail him at: [email protected]


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[4OfaKind]

:twothumbs Marty that is sweet! :twothumbs What color is that Burgandy or a Chocolate Brown?


Mal

[syborg tt]

kinda a cross between the two.

[4OfaKind]

Well it is just gorgeous. :cool:

Reminds me of this car

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Mal

[55chevyman]

hi the car looks great i was wondering did you have to mini tub it? to get those 305s on there? i have a 55 and was trying to decide what size rear tire and wheel to use, might have just found it.

[syborg tt]

hi the car looks great i was wondering did you have to mini tub it? to get those 305s on there? i have a 55 and was trying to decide what size rear tire and wheel to use, might have just found it.

we picked up the car with the tubs already in it. The tubs were done at Pinkee's Hot Rod Shop in Colorado.

[ProTeal55]

hi the car looks great i was wondering did you have to mini tub it? to get those 305s on there? i have a 55 and was trying to decide what size rear tire and wheel to use, might have just found it.
I know with leaf springs the widest you can go out back is a 8'' tire I think. I have no rubbing issues on my 55, but I also am running a very narrow wide whitewall and 57'' Caddy hubcaps (no money for big wheels at the momment...
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[syborg tt]

The car has a Jim Meyer Chassis under it. This is one of the reasons we can get such big meats under it.

[syborg tt]

Quick Update

Looks like the car is coming apart to get painted. I would post some pics but that Kenny Guy needs a new Camera. Looks like i am going to have to buy him a camera.

[syborg tt]

we have paint


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[ProTeal55]

Who's doing the paint/body work on this ?

[kennyd]

the masters at kdhotrods ! lol

[kennyd]

i love that 55 proteal55 , i had a 30k mile original , teal and white hardtop on 20s and 18s ..

[syborg tt]

Who's doing the paint/body work on this ?

lol - looks like that Kenny guy beat me to it.

[syborg tt]

more pics - really these guy's are good

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[formula98]

Looks Great... cant wait to see the finished product.

Ron

[ProTeal55]

i love that 55 proteal55 , i had a 30k mile original , teal and white hardtop on 20s and 18s ..
Thanks for the praise, means allot coming from you.
The car is super clean (and super original). I would love to go full out and do the big wheels/brakes/air-ride/etc, just cant justify the $$ at the momment. Just do things to it as I can..

I am very much looking forward to the completion of this 57'' project..

[LMDGUY]

NICE.. ALL THE GUYS AT WORK ARE DROOOLING :worship:

[seanv]

very beautiful car!!!!

[syborg tt]

the chassis is back from the Powder Coater and the guy's put it all together.

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[syborg tt]

A couple more pics. When you see the pics you will know that Kenny didn't take them.

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the new money shot

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ps - after seeing the pics i am really convinced that we need to buy Kenny a new camera.

[DJ Mabe]

WOW!!!!!!!!!! This thing is going to be killer! I can't wait to see the finished product. The color looks great and I really like how you did the motor as well. How long before it will be on the road?

[syborg tt]

WOW!!!!!!!!!! This thing is going to be killer! I can't wait to see the finished product. The color looks great and I really like how you did the motor as well. How long before it will be on the road?

shooting for good guy's Indy

[mac71ss]

:headbang: that car is going to be killer!

[onebad2]

shooting for good guy's Indy
Hey we should hook up! Im gonna try to make it their with my
chevy 2 This is chevy2boy333 form lateral.

[dodge]

Very well done..That is going to look awesome when completed

[kennyd]

shooting for good guy's Indy

it will be there !

[onebad2]

cant wait to see it!

[PRRC]

We will be at Indy also. I guess because we live here.LOL. We should try and get together.
Tim.

[1sick65]

We will be at Indy also. I guess because we live here.LOL. We should try and get together.
Tim.


You will probably be able to find us at the Adam's Mark. We are not to hard to find. I'll be the one passed out on the curb (well at least that's what happened last year).

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

good lord!

[syborg tt]

maybe i should get a room.

Never thought about that.

[1sick65]

maybe i should get a room.

Never thought about that.


Oh I had a room, just never made it that far. :lmao:

[PRRC]

You will probably be able to find us at the Adam's Mark. We are not to hard to find. I'll be the one passed out on the curb (well at least that's what happened last year). Well you should be easy to find.:lmao: . Sounds like you guys have a good time.
Tim

[1sick65]

Well you should be easy to find.:lmao: . Sounds like you guys have a good time.
Tim

Indy is the guys trip for our crew, so you can just imagine.

[syborg tt]

Yep i know it's shocking but i do have an update.

Funny thing is that i should have posted pics on 03-05. But i just haven't had time. So I will post this weeks update today and go back and do the last two this weekend.

We contacted Classic Instruments for the Guages for the 57. They offer a set up for the 57 and we love the layout. We wanted to do something a little different so we asked if they would change the design to the All American Series. They said "No Problem" They have got to be one of the best vendors i've worked with. I look forward to using there product on future projects.

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Okay time for the Kenny Davis Roast.

okay this looks like the wiring but of course we can all figure that out.

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This would be the instruction book. I am fairly certain the Kenny's dad wouldn't have to read this but Kenny probably has to.

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Okay this is a tough one. With the way he's holding it. I think it may have something on it that he is afraid to get on his hands

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now that's a box a very nice box.

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and this is the bottom of another box. I really think he likes the locking bottom of this box. Maybe it just impressed him and he felt like he needed to take a picture.

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I'm quessing this is the "Blade" that he keeps under his desk. I bet he is going to use this on me the next time i am at the shop.

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and Kenny don't think your keeping that shirt I saw it in the box.

[syborg tt]

It's getting closer.

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[ProTeal55]

That car is looking better and better..:firefire:

[formula98]

Looking good Marty! Keep up the great posts.....

[syborg tt]

Holy Cow - We have a smokin update !!!

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[carterhickmandesigns]

All I can say is holy crap! That thing looks awesome, your dad should be proud. I cannot believe how close it actually looks to that rendering!

Carter

[syborg tt]

All I can say is holy crap! That thing looks awesome, your dad should be proud. I cannot believe how close it actually looks to that rendering!

Carter

It was our goal to make it look as close as possible. Good thing we have a good guy doing the Rendering.

[1sick65]

I was unfortunate enough to see the car at the shop yesterday afternoon. It looks twice as good in person. All I can say is WOW!!!!

[syborg tt]

I was unfortunate enough to see the car at the shop yesterday afternoon. It looks twice as good in person. All I can say is WOW!!!!

Man i am sorry about that. My quess is that you had to see that Kenny guy. Had to be tough - feeling for ya man.

[1sick65]

Man i am sorry about that. My quess is that you had to see that Kenny guy. Had to be tough - feeling for ya man.

I have learned that you have to take the good with the bad.

[formula98]

Words can't describe! Great Job! Wow I can't wait to get mine to that stage!

Ron

[stang97]

Very nice. I love these types of cars.

[J2speedandcustom]

Looks great Marty! When she's coming up for interior? I'll have to swing down and check her out. :cool:

[syborg tt]

Looks great Marty! When she's coming up for interior? I'll have to swing down and check her out. :cool:

uhm - it's at Tracy's - Kenny dropped it off on Saturday

[syborg tt]

Well, it looks like it made it in the May issue of Chevy Rumble.

We couldn't be happier.

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It say's some really nice stuff about those guy's at KD Hot Rods.

[Hot Rod]

Looks Grate!!! Reminds me of Dads. Other than the big wheels that look better.

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[BADVELLE]

Very cool ride!

[Hot Rod]

Any new pics???

[99 BUCKET]

insane, and wow!

[syborg tt]

Any new pics???

very soon - talked with Tracy yesterday and should have an interior in the next two weeks

[Josh292]

Very Nice!! I love the color

[trapin]

I don't have the words. Just an incredible car. Can't wait to see it finished.

[syborg tt]

Okay it seems i've been a little lax on the updates. So keep your eye's open all day today as i am going to post a bunch.

[wills55]

this car is awesome, i have a 55 and everytime you post updates it reminds me of how much i dont have done on my car. beautiful car

[syborg tt]

Okay so way back in March......

Air condition is mounted in the trunk

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Stated painting the interior

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Battery mounted next to the Air Condition

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Fuel Lines and Billet Specialties Fuel Filter. It's even ribbed for your pleasure.

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The exhaust is has been re-routed and coating for protection.

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gee after the last two post I think I should see if my wife is coming home tonight.

[syborg tt]

Okay moving up to the Dash.

Classic Instrument built us this custom set of Quages.

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Sorry for the poor picture quality - but i really like how they look.

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[syborg tt]

This was a very long day. After 9 hours of Driving we arrived at Tracy's shop.
the Recovery Room (http://www.recoveryroominteriors.com/)

Here is what appears to be my dad sleeping in the front seat of his car.

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Quick shot of the engine

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Hey Kenny isn't there something that is suppose to be here.

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Quick Picture of the interior

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Quick Picture of the Dash

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[syborg tt]

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[syborg tt]

okay here we go

Okay from the looks of it Tracy is a little better then Kenny with the camera.

However he needs to take bigger pictures so we can all enjoy them.

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[syborg tt]

Okay time for an update on the 57
Normally i have a bunch to say.

In this case the pictures will do all of my speaking
Just in case you forgot this is what the interior looked like when it went to Tracy's

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[syborg tt]

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[syborg tt]

really this is the last post

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and we end with the headliner.

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[6'9"Witha69]

Damn that looks nice!!

[TonyL]

wow. Beautiful!! looks great. Love the color, looks creamy.

[B Schein]

Wow how long did that take to do.

[formula98]

What a nice job! wow is all I can say, they do fantastic work....

Is the 57 going to make Columbus?

Great job!

[mdprovee]

Looks fantastic.

[Smock67]

wow that looks amazing

[syborg tt]

Wow how long did that take to do.

Tracy's had it about 8 weeks - we were not in a hurry.



Is the 57 going to make Columbus?

I doubt it since were all flying in

[curly]

Wow! Beautiful car :drool: .... I'm trying to get my stepfather to have the '57 he bought about a year ago restored from the ground up (even though I'm sure that he wouldn't think of doing something like this).

[55chevyman]

interior look awesome, are those bucket seats custom made?

[Patriotformula]

Unbelievable car man...

[syborg tt]

Okay it's been a while so i figured i'd post some pics.

The bumber came back from plater.

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It's done to all the detail stuff so were getting close.

[syborg tt]

just some of the little stuff that the guy's have been working on.

the grille needed to be extended since we reworked the front bumber.

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[WEAVER]

Heard today your going to be in BUDNIKS booth, great job:thankyou:

[Tiger]

Marty the car is sick!! I love it, especially the interior!!

BTW is it going to stay without a hood?

[ROACHZ28]

I have always loved 56-57 Chevys. This one is freakin cold blooded!!!:headbang: :headbang: :headbang: It`s almost the same color as my 95 Z28.

[Travis B]

Marty the car is sick!! I love it, especially the interior!!

BTW is it going to stay without a hood?

hood is on engine cover is finished.....the car is DONE:fingersx:
It can be seen at SEMA this year in the budnik wheels booth

[syborg tt]

I can't tell you how happy My Dad & I are with Kenny & Travis. They did an awesome job on the car and Sr is looking forward to driving it. The bad news is when it get back to Chicago the weather is going to stink so it will go in storage for the winter.

We do plan to show it at the Chicago Chevy Vette Show on Nov 17 & 18 and in Detroit on March 7th & 8th if anyone wants to see the car in person.

[HectorM52]

Sweet ride. It's definitely a show-stopper.

But you can't tease us then not post up the under-hood shots with the engine cover completed - as well as the front shots with the grille tucked up in there!!!

Help us Marty, we need a fix!

[syborg tt]

Couple Quicks Pics

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Okay so who took the picture if there both working on the Car.

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[4OfaKind]

Now that's nice! :cool:

Which hinges are those?

Mal

[dodge]

Engine covers look cool ..Well done

[HectorM52]

Engine covers look cool ..Well done
:werd:

[MuscleRodz]

Couple Quicks Pics

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Okay so who took the picture if there both working on the Car.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifIt was staged with a delay and Tri-pod... Notice how still it is. lol.

[syborg tt]

Now that's nice! :cool:

Which hinges are those?

Mal

Stock Hinges - Coated Silver

[WEAVER]

It was staged with a delay and Tri-pod... Notice how still it is. lol.
I took picture while they were working,it was real,just got lucky on the movement.Car looks great in person

[Travis B]

Cover has wax on it.....lol

[syborg tt]

okay the wheels are on the car and i am fairly certain that the only bad Mojo was a dear on the way there.

I want to thank Budnik for putting such a nice set of wheels on the car.

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[Hot Rod]

okay the wheels are on the car and i am fairly certain that the only bad Mojo was a dear on the way there.

I want to thank Budnik for putting such a nice set of wheels on the car.



Deer??

[HectorM52]

Wheels look great, Marty.

[syborg tt]

Deer??

Came up over a hill doing 85 or 90 - he's not really sure.

Travis was sleeping so all he remembers was sliding into the dash

Hit the hooks to about 55 and the dear just slowly walked off the road.

[nastynavy]

Absolutely amazing!

[Smock67]

That is the sweetest bel air i've seen, congrats on making it into the budnik booth, have fun at SEMA.

[formula98]

The 57 Came out great! I had the chance to look it over real good in the budnik booth. Really the nicest 57 I have ever seen!

[MuscleRodz]

Saw the car today. I was impressed with it as well as the Camaro they brought.

Mike

[syborg tt]

Well, the 57 is complete and I figured I would update and conclude the story as to how this project got it's wings.

First it was the the Ebay Find. (( www.ebay.com ))

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Then the Rendering by Carter Hickman
[email protected]

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Then the Builder
Kenny Davis Hot Rods www.kdhotrods.com

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Then the Magazine Shoot

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Then the One-Off Guages for Classic Instruments

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Then off to the Interior Shop to see Tracy
Recovery Room Interiors www.recoveryroomrodinteriors.com

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Then Back to Kenny's Shop

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Now it's down to the details

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The race to Sema

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Wait we have new Budnik Wheels www.budnik.com

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The finished project heading into the trailer, yep this is the recovered trailer that was stolen only 3 weeks ago

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Okay that is almost the end of the story.

[J2speedandcustom]

Marty I think you and your dad will be really happy! The car looks great and the color is awesome. Everytime I walk by it I stop and look it's truely a great car. :cool:

[syborg tt]

Marty I think you and your dad will be really happy! The car looks great and the color is awesome. Everytime I walk by it I stop and look it's truely a great car. :cool:

Man I can't wait to see the car tommorow and my dad can't wait to see the car period.

Someone take a picture of the car at the show and e-mail it to me

[email protected]

[4OfaKind]

That last pic really shows how cool those wheels are! Awesome car Marty. :1st:

Mal

[Hot Rod]

Wheels look like snow flakes.

[BMF Machine]

WoW!

[ZX10R]

Replied to your Email. Please let me know a price.

[syborg tt]

As most of you know i'm not good at leaving well enough alone.

So were back at the 57 with a little more work.

Bob Thrash from Rad Rides is doing some sublte changes to the styling of the 57.

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The first change is the Engine cover

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Back into the paint booth

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Adding a little color to the back fin

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Now the Artwork

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[syborg tt]

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heading into the trailer and leaving for home

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[syborg tt]

LS6 - 4L80e

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Steping back a little

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looking into the car ( ps the color is much darker )

Dream Weaver Interior

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Jim Meyer Chassis - Billet Specialties Wheels

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[HectorM52]

Absolutely beautiful.

[jaybee]

I just don't know how you could nail a 57 post any better than that.

[syborg tt]

just wait till you see the pictures Josh Mishler took.

WOW WE is all i can say

[Krazed]

That is the most perfect 57 Chevy I have ever seen. If my dad saw this, he would immediately buy one and probably hound me to build it like that.

That's top notch work! :twothumbs

[BRIAN]

Like the changes, Bob does not seam to get the publicity that others get but he really makes cars shine. I know there are a lot of talented guys at Troys but you have to admit that you see his work stand out on most of the cars they produce.

[dodge]

absolutely gorgeous

[compos mentis]

Congrats, a real example is set with this '57.

This is not a criticism, just an observation. IMHO I liked the rear quarter panel area before it was painted that tan color. It made me look at the whole car and my eyes weren't drawn to one area.

[syborg tt]

Congrats, a real example is set with this '57.

This is not a criticism, just an observation. IMHO I liked the rear quarter panel area before it was painted that tan color. It made me look at the whole car and my eyes weren't drawn to one area.

I agree it was a bold change. It's one that draws your eye to the car rear quarter. Which also draws people to the car.

I will do my best to get better pictures next week so you can truely see the color.

[WTRacing]

amazing .. interior is just over the top nice..

awesome job

[ponjohn]

That 57 is gorgeous.

I love the color, is it an OEM color or custom mix?

John

[syborg tt]

That 57 is gorgeous.

I love the color, is it an OEM color or custom mix?

John

Yep it's a Factory Ford Color

[compos mentis]

I really that pic of the interior, looks plush.

And the gauges..wow!

[Bruning Auto Design]

Not sure how I missed this thread... Looks great McGuire & son!

:)

[syborg tt]

Bringing the Car to Good Guy's Joliet tommorow

[1offwizard]

The color on the quarters is perfect in my opinion! It needed something before, and now it has it all!!! Beautiful!!!

[Code Red]

pure awesomeness

[slowcamaro]

Love the car. Hate the engine cover.

[cheapta]

That blue/orange deal hurts to look at!

[syborg tt]

That blue/orange deal hurts to look at!

that would be the first engine cover graphics

first engine cover

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final Engine Cover by Bob Thrash from Rad Rides

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[wblanton]

I think I spelled that right.....

[syborg tt]

I think I spelled that right.....

heck i'm impresssed - It looks spelled right to me.

[WILWAXU]

That's nothing short of bad ass!