New ride....57 Longroof yeah !!

Ok guys after a long time searchin and thanx to a fellow Hamber and a heap of arm twistin, I've clapped my mitts onto the ride I was lookin for.

Its a restored, numbers matching, LA built car that has resided in CA since new. It has a new interior, rebuilt 283 and PG, 3.36 rear, Power steering and retro fitted AC and purrs like a kitten. Have all the original paperwork to come with it as well. Stoked !!

I wanted a super clean, stone stock ( apart from being slammed,the Astro Supremes and the AC ) wagon for a daily driver here Down Under. This will make for a nice Tiki styled ride for daily use and swap meet hauler.

Im gonna replace the drums with a set of discs and a dual master/booster setup as well as adding a Vette 4 bbl intake and rebuilt Rochester 4GC which I already have. I have a nice mild hyd cam and a set of rebuilt heads for a higher CR, better breathing and a bit more pop/tq. I will be keeping all the original #s parts so as to be able to return it to stock should I feel the need one day.

I'm hanging out for it to get here - the tinted windows have to go for the original green glass fer sure.

Here's some pics....the centre console (WTF???) has already been removed as has the aftermarket stereo for the original radio.

Enjoy !!

Rat

 

That is beautiful.

I'm lookin for one of these after I'm done with my Shoebox.

-Rick

 

Screw the world...I like the wide whites on Cragar SSs!!

 

Aren't you gonna fit a flathead in it?? Turncoat!
BTW you're gonna love Melbourne AM radio- they have the BEST programs.

 

Ahhh...yes Swifty, Melbourne AM radio haha !!

BTW why arent you in the shed ? Good catchin up with ya the other nite too !!

Rat

 

Hi Frank,
Yeah was a good nite last nite even tho it was a late one for me.
Bullshit aside your wagon looks great. will be good to see it out and about.

 

Thanx champ comin from you Ill take that anyday !!

But you still did'nt tell me why you're not in the shed wrenchin? not too cold is it?

Rat

 

Cool.

 

Love the car and the color!!! Great move! Congrats.

 

Beautiful car, my favorite color for a 56 or 57

 

What for?!?! That made the car.

 

Oh that's nice! Very nice! Love the color!

 

That car looks right on the wheels and wide whites.

 

That sure beats some POS SUV. And think how easy it will be to check the mail box!

 

that is a really nice longroof.

Seen this one last weekend

 

Thanx guys,

Bump for the Aussies getting up....

Rat

 

Nice.. ain't it so good when a dream arrives.

 

Sweet ride and i dig the color...Simple, classic and elegant all in one. Congrats man

 

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh

 

OH man,,,that is FREAKIN RAD!...my FIRST car was identical to that(same color and everything!),except not anywhere near as nice! congrats,,I LOVE IT!

 

Yes fuzzy, that console was the first thing to get the heave ho followed by that boombox in the rear....

Rat

 

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Very nice ride, indeed! Ditching that center console was the right thing to do.
Congrats!

 

Frank that looks great! Cant wait to see it here. Killer stance!!

 

Oh my god.

 

Yeah...thank God for helpful HAMBERS...........right B ?

Rat

 

Soooooooo...tell me. Who twisted whose arm? *wink wink* nudge nudge* It's a beaut!

 

DAMN, Frank that's awesome....!
Can't wait to see it in the flesh

Cheers
MAIKI

 

Very nice ride. The best thing about a tri chevy daily driver is that parts are available, and a longroof is too cool!
Sure beats driving a comodore.

 

Or a Chrysler Crossfire.