Thread: '57 2Dr Sedan
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Old 09-05-2018, 09:57 PM   #17
Ironhorse
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Re: '57 2Dr Sedan

Actually it is VERY solid, also one of the reasons I decided not to beat it to death on the 1/4 mile track. Some bubbled rust on both front fenders, low, just in front of the doors and as can be seen the wrinkle on the driver's door mid way up aft. Ordered a new set of rubber body bushings and associated hardware. Figure what is there being 60 years old can't be as good as it was in 1957, LOL.

Also plan on taking the car to a body/frame shop before get any body/panel work done to have the frame "squared" prior to anything being done. Had that done with the truck and Chevelle both, no sense in not having it done here. Far as I know I have ALL the stainless side trim along with the front bumper and turn signal bar.

Got the new Spectra tank and sending unit yesterday and got it to my mechanic buddy. Going in the car within a couple days. Making some good progress, wish it was my hands doing the wrenching right now.

Seeing the specialist on my hand Monday. Hope the exam goes well. Still having some problems with grip and strength in it. NOT looking forward to surgery on it at all !
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