57...restoring....
I'm a new member and working on a '57 driver...making progress, but it's expensive....wow!!!!
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I'm a new member and working on a '57 driver...making progress, but it's expensive....wow!!!!
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Re: 57...restoring....
Expensive?........really?....................
Post some pictures of that 57, I'm sure we'd love to see it!Chris Enstrom
North Central Chapter Judging Chairman
1967 Rally Red convertible, 327/350, 4 speed, Duntov @ Hampton in 2013, Founders @ KC in 2014, family owned since 1973
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Re: 57...restoring....
Wait until you start getting into original parts. There are a lot of "collectors" out there with simply too much money. I don't have a problem with that, in fact I hope to be one some day. But what they are doing is irresponsible. They've inflated prices just because they had to have it. Now many people, most particularly the young people who are the future of this hobby cannot afford to participate or won't be exposed to these cars because they're too exotic.
Supply will far outway demand in about 25 or 30 years and the prices will go down. Unfortunately you and I probably won't be here to see it.
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Chris, That is a good idea....car is black with red interior and looks great, as is....the man I just bought it from had worked on it for 15 years, but he didn't finish....still needs wipers, heater, and a few little things....davidComment
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Congratulations David! What were original colors, engine, transmission, etc. if available? What VIN?
There are alot of '56-'57 members with alot of knowledge that will be happy to help out. The Assembly Manual & Technical Information Manual & Judging Guide and ST-12 are great resources available through the NCRS Store. These books are valuable beyond restoration and have alot in them to be used for drivers, also. If you are building a driver and not concerned with original type parts many other GM parts will interchange. Often if you mention "Corvette" the price goes up. 'Case in point ebay---
Welcome!
SteveLast edited by Steven B.; October 2, 2009, 03:51 PM.Comment
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Could someone tell me the best way to fill the holes in the doors so that when I replace the inside trim and panels it will pull up tight....thanks, david
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I plan to be in Kissimmee to get my totally testored hard top from Ted Kokoris....still need some parts for the '57...will any of you be there? thanks, david from Pensacola......
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David, some of the usual vendors had sets of "anchors" and screws for sale a few years ago for the stripped out holes. I am uncertain if they are still available. You should be able to pick up acceptable anchors at a home improvement store or hardware. I believe it is Paragon or Corvette Central who sells a "C" clip and screw unit that may work for you. I haven't checked other vendors recently.
Good Luck!
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Thanks, Steve.....I will look at those sites....davidComment
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i insert a 1" x 1" piece of 18 gauge metal on the backside of the stripped out mhole in the fiberglass and rivet it in place. position rivets so judges can't see them. wokring for me for 30+ years.mikeComment
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EXACTLY!!!!
And much cheaper than the repair kits you can buy. Drill 2 holes in the piece of metal. One for the pop rivet that you're going to attach it to the inside of the fiberglass panel, and the other hole to match the stripped out hole in the panel. Use an old screw to form the threads in the strip of metal so tht you don't damage the threads on the screws that you plan to use.Comment
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David -
I am also a fairly new member and am restoring a 57 I bought in 59. It is a total body off restoration and at this point the frame is totally bare waiting for a good day in Oregon I can take it outside and sand blast it and the rest of the parts. So far I have spent about 20K on the restoration. It will be mostly original but some things like the waffle pattern in the upholstery I do not like so I am going to do a tuck and roll. Unfortunately a lot of the numbers do not match so I am doing the car the way I want it such as putting in a Muncie four speed. I am going to keep the three speed that came out of it.
Good luck - JoeComment
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Thanks to all for the great wisdom and info on the 57's.
You all old!
Thank god!!!!!
6155 vin,
AlanComment
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Thanks, Mike...I know this will work perfectly.....davidComment
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David, it will be a fun process for sure. What type of restoration do you intend? Modifications from original or redone to NCRS spec?Comment
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