1957 Chevy Bel Air Street Machine

[Zippi]

Just finished this one up earlier fellows.  Pretty much a box stock build except I changed out the wheels & tires, added two 4 barrel carbs, and wired the engine.  This was my first time using Splash Paints and it turned out pretty good.  Body color is Torch Red cleared with 2K clear Urethane.  The story behind this is the ole boy running this 57 Chevy built a 350 four bolt main engine and slipped a low profile two 4 barrel intake on it that came off of an old Vette he found in the junk yard.  This way he could close the hood.  He puts his slicks on for a Saturday night run to the local hang out in town looking for a grudge match to pick up a little extra cash.  Great kit to build but like all builds for me it didn't go together without some issues here and there.  Hope you guys like this one.  

 

WIP: https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/191973-57-bel-air-street-machine/

 

Edited June 14, 2024 by Zippi

[FoMoCo66]

Absolutely amazing as always Bob! I always enjoy watching your WIP's, they turn out amazing every time. This one is no exception ?. Great choice on the intake and wheels, definitely much needed touches on this car.

[TransAmMike]

Ohhhh yeah  my Friend, looks great. Love the red! I like how you put that Accel Super Coil and wired it.  Back in the day when I had my 1:1 '57 I stripped the black paint off the radiator tank and polished the brass... Like yours depicts. Very cool. 

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[Slotto]

Super clean. Love it!

[karbuildr]

Very nice Five Seven. Beautiful paint, great stance, excellent detailing all around.

[Dragonhawk1066]

Well done! A very classic look for this one!

[Yeah Nah]

Beautiful wok Bob. The long range fuel tank is a nice touch!

[DanL]

Beautiful... Great work!

Cheers

DanL

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, FoMoCo66 said:

Absolutely amazing as always Bob! I always enjoy watching your WIP's, they turn out amazing every time. This one is no exception ?. Great choice on the intake and wheels, definitely much needed touches on this car.

I appreciate it man.  Thanks for the kind words.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, TransAmMike said:

Ohhhh yeah  my Friend, looks great. Love the red! I like how you put that Accel Super Coil and wired it.  Back in the day when I had my 1:1 '57 I stripped the black paint off the radiator tank and polished the brass... Like yours depicts. Very cool. 

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I always appreciate your comments Buddy.  Thanks.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, Slotto said:

Super clean. Love it!

Much obliged. 

1 hour ago, karbuildr said:

Very nice Five Seven. Beautiful paint, great stance, excellent detailing all around.

Thanks man.  I appreciate it.

52 minutes ago, Dragonhawk1066 said:

Well done! A very classic look for this one!

Thanks.  Yup, a red 57 Chevy is always a class act for me.

31 minutes ago, Yeah Nah said:

Beautiful wok Bob. The long range fuel tank is a nice touch!

Thanks man.  That fuel cell in the trunk is a kit item.

1 minute ago, DanL said:

Beautiful... Great work!

Cheers

DanL

Much appreciated dude.

[slusher]

Absolutely Stunning!

[Tim W. SoCal]

Bitchen build with a great back story. love it!

[XYHARRY]

A well built 57 always puts a smile on my face, well done Bob.

Cheers, 

David. ??

[PappyD340]

Awesome 57 Bob, well done!

[bobthehobbyguy]

It came really nice.

[bondo bill]

sweet build

[Street Rod]

Turned out lookin’ slick and ready for business, I dig it!

[louis Carabott]

Very nice Build ?

[deuces wild]

Yeah! What they^^^^^all said.....??

[ChrisR]

Looks great.

[Zippi]

11 hours ago, slusher said:

Absolutely Stunning!

Much obliged Carl.

10 hours ago, Tim W. SoCal said:

Bitchen build with a great back story. love it!

Thank's Tim.  

10 hours ago, XYHARRY said:

A well built 57 always puts a smile on my face, well done Bob.

Cheers, 

David. ??

I'm glad it put a smile on your face David.  Thank's man.

9 hours ago, PappyD340 said:

Awesome 57 Bob, well done!

Thank's much.

8 hours ago, bobthehobbyguy said:

It came really nice.

I think so to man.  Thank's

7 hours ago, bondo bill said:

sweet build

I appreciate it man.  Thank's.

4 hours ago, Street Rod said:

Turned out lookin’ slick and ready for business, I dig it!

Yes Sir, this ole boy is ready to take some money on a Saturday night.  Thank's man.

4 hours ago, louis Carabott said:

Very nice Build ?

Thank's Louis.

41 minutes ago, deuces wild said:

Yeah! What they^^^^^all said.....??

I appreciate ya Brotha.

[ncbuckeye67]

That looks amazing! The paint, extra detail, but my favorite part is the bowtie on the underside.

[espo]

Beautiful looking Bel Air. Enjoyed your WIP on this and your theme for the build. Great looking paint and body trim. The interior looks very realistic. 

[Zippi]

3 hours ago, ncbuckeye67 said:

That looks amazing! The paint, extra detail, but my favorite part is the bowtie on the underside.

I appreciate it man.  Thanks for your comments.