A friend's unrestored 57....photos

[Richard M.]

A friend is selling it and before it goes away if anyone is interested in photos of the car I have a big collection of pictures that I've take recently. It is very original with engine bay, interior, 2 tops, power top mechanism, etc almost 100% original. It has been stored since 1969.

I have about 250 high resolution pictures already, and if there are areas that you're interested in please post here and if I get back over I'll take more pictures of the areas you may have interest in.

Rich
p.s. Please note this is not a solicitation for sale, just a chance to have some archive info before it goes away. The car has basically been sold already.

Some medium resolution pictures here......

http://home.comcast.net/~richmz/site/?/page/1957_Corvette_-_Unrestored_Original_Photos/

[Patrick H.]

Re: A friend's unrestored 57....photos

Anyone ever consider a Bowtie Award campaign for that car?

[Gary C.]

Re: A friend's unrestored 57....photos

Richard, would be interested in getting the VIN number and all of the pertinent mechanical and chassis numbers and dates to have for the survey the 56-7 JM team is compiling on all unrestored cars. e-mail gchesnut@charter.net Appreciate you sharing. Thanks, Gary....

[Richard M.]

Re: A friend's unrestored 57....photos

Patrick, Whoever gets the car may in fact do that. I was thinking of buying the car myself to go for the star awards. Some day I will regret it!

Rich

[Richard M.]

Re: A friend's unrestored 57....photos

Richard, would be interested in getting the VIN number and all of the pertinent mechanical and chassis numbers and dates to have for the survey the 56-7 JM team is compiling on all unrestored cars. e-mail gchesnut@charter.net Appreciate you sharing. Thanks, Gary....

Gary, email sent with some info....Rich

Here is most of it....

E57S104441 - Built early June 1957 (Apx June 6th, 1957)

Engine:
Casting# - 3731548 283 CI
Cast Date - D 19 7
Stamp Pad - F522FH Flint May 22 220HP 1xWCFB with Powerglide

Left(DS) Head - 3740997 E217 May 21 1957

Right(PS) Head - 3740997 E217 May 21 1957

Intake - 3731398 E217 May 21 1957

Thermostat Housing - 3711268

Carter WCFB Carburetor - 2655S (2nd design with 6-1299 top, tag intact with letter "E")

Distributor - 1110891 Tag 7 C 18 March 18 1957

Master Cylinder - 6456022 (small 022)

Generator - 1102043 Tag 7 E 24 May 24 1957

Radiator 57E May 1957

Transmission - #'s Not located yet

Starter - #'s Not located yet
Rear Differential - 3725899 E 8 7 May 8 1957 (Non-posi 3:36 axle ratio)

[Bruce B.]

Re: A friend's unrestored 57....photos

The car is currently on Ebay and is at $42,000.
The reserve "has been lowered".
It is item number 300416421198

[Michael J.]

Re: A friend's unrestored 57....photos

Very interesting time capsule. But it is a pity the car was not stored more properly and/or sent to Southern California where it wouldn't have deteriorated as badly. I recently saw an all original 1950 Chevy with 437 original miles that had been stored for most of its' life in Calif., and it was pristine inside and out.

[Steven B.]

Re: A friend's unrestored 57....photos

Rich, great pics! Thank you very much! If you have a pic, up close of where the kick panel meets the sill trim I would appreciate it.

Thanks again!

Steve

[Richard M.]

Re: A friend's unrestored 57....photos

Rich, great pics! Thank you very much! If you have a pic, up close of where the kick panel meets the sill trim I would appreciate it.

Thanks again!

Steve

These ok?......Rich

[Steven B.]

Re: A friend's unrestored 57....photos

Great! Thanks Rich!

Steve