'57 Hardtop Survivor Build Thread

How did I miss this? Too Cool.

 

Looks great!
Where did you connect the PCV hose on the WCFB carburetor? To the port in the rear?
Where did you connect your power brake vacuum hose?
Thanks.

 

I drilled the manifold behind the carb for a dedicated port to feed the PCV, booster, and wipers. I repurposed the carb base plate port for the vacuum advance.

 

Good idea.
Thanks.

 

I've added about another 650 miles to the car, and it continues to impress. The stock 283 moves it right along.

I've been thinking about adding air to the car this winter, and have been looking at the Vintage Air SureFit kits for it. I think I'll find some factory a/c dash vents for a more stock appearance? Alan Grove has a compressor bracket that uses the water pump and right exhaust manifold bolts, so that would solve the issues with an early block.

 

Who makes the stamped upper control arms that add caster? I used CPP tubular on my 57 but if I do another tri five, I would like to use stamped steel.

 

They're also from CPP, part number 5557SCA-U5.

 

Would you care to share the dish washer details...what ingredient was used to achieve the desired look?

 

We use Cascade Platinum Plus pods - and that's all it takes! The valve covers were freshly blasted before going in.