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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>essasin</b> <br /><small>Member # 4741</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,3,13,4,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> We made the long haul from the southern valley and back on saturday. But it was worth it. The car belonged to a late Uncle and has been sitting the garage for years. Here are some quick snaps of the 57. We want to bring it back to its glory days. Does anyone know of any good classic car or chevy forums? Also I am looking for a complete carburated built 350 (i think thats the biggest I can put in there if not the biggest setup without any cutting) and tranny. Here are the pics.<br /><br /> <img src="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/essasin/DSC01367.jpg" alt=" - " /><br /><br /> <img src="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/essasin/DSC01366.jpg" alt=" - " /><br /><br /> <img src="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/essasin/DSC01363.jpg" alt=" - " /><br /> <br /> <small>[ July 03, 2006, 01:05 PM: Message edited by: essasin ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>UNLUCKIER</b> <br /><small>Member # 435</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,3,13,12,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Congrads to you! That thing is Cherry! <img border="0" alt="[worship]" title="" src="graemlins/worship.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>p1mp1n</b> <br /><small>Member # 1961</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,3,13,30,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Thats the car I have always wanted, very nice and I love the color combo... <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Cobra5.0Jeep</b> <br /><small>Member # 1482</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,3,18,39,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 350 the biggest? I thought i remember those cars having hella room under the hood. Maybe i've only seen modded ones though. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>SPEC -Fabrication</b> <br /><small>Member # 4980</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,3,19,44,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img border="0" alt="[worship]" title="" src="graemlins/worship.gif" /> NICE! you lucky shit<br /> A buddy of mine has a 468, 454 punched out. I could see a 502 easily <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /><br /> <br /> <small>[ July 03, 2006, 07:46 PM: Message edited by: SPEC -Fabrication ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>LuvMy04GT</b> <br /><small>Member # 4791</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,3,20,40,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Decent size chrome wheels would look bumpin'! <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>essasin</b> <br /><small>Member # 4741</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,3,21,2,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Thanks for the comments guys. Dad and I feel like we are both kids and its christmas. But itside it a 283 I believe and I've seen big blocks in these cars but I havent really done much research. I just threw out a 350 just because I know it will fit. The radiator is mounted very far back, but with it mounted on the further forward we would have tons of room.<br /><br />But for now we paid a visit to Vic Hubbard and bought a Edelbrock Performer Series Carburetor 600cfm just to get it up and for the meantime.<br /><br />We worked on it all day to clean up (tons of cob webs and suck) and get it up and running fairly well. It idles good and sounds healthly being such an old car.<br /><br />I took a pic of the engine bay to see what I mean, and a cleaner shot of the car after we cleaned it.<br /><br />I was talking to my Dad and Uncle they suggested to buy a crate engine with the goodies. I was thinking of calling up JohnB or a local shop to build a big block monster.<br /><br />Currently I am shopping for some springs and a set of rims for the car. We both like the bullit look at think they really set of the car very well. My uncle suggested geting the 18in Nitrous or Nitro Foose wheels (I can't remember the name)<br /> <br />It will be off to the body shop soon and we have to remove the bumpers and moldings to get re-cromed. We might have to wait a bit since we want a full out paintjob.<br /><br /> <img src="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/essasin/DSC01371.jpg" alt=" - " /><br /> <br /> <small>[ July 04, 2006, 02:12 PM: Message edited by: essasin ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>The Camaro Z-28 Kid</b> <br /><small>Member # 3100</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,3,21,5,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> Damn! i'd trade my maro for one of those in a heartbeat! great ride dude! <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>essasin</b> <br /><small>Member # 4741</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,3,21,30,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by The Camaro Z-28 Kid:<br /><strong> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> Damn! i'd trade my maro for one of those in a heartbeat! great ride dude! <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Thanks bro. I have heared stories in the past of car collectors coming to my Uncle's door with literally a bag full of cash like that 50 cent movie. I think it was something like a 10k offer without even seeing the car. He just made an offer because of word of mouth.<br /> <br /> <small>[ July 03, 2006, 10:24 PM: Message edited by: essasin ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>93redcobra</b> <br /><small>Member # 1344</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,3,22,33,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> very nice <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>inferno03</b> <br /><small>Member # 6519</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,3,22,37,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> its an amazing machine. congrats <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>o6 ford</b> <br /><small>Member # 6717</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,3,23,22,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> if that motor is original keep it in the car!<br /><br />rebulid it and keep it stock. it has been stock all these years. It is worth more money stock.<br />your not gonna race the shit out of that car are you? <br /><br /> If the numbers don't match then fuck it. put a 396 69 chevelle motor in it. mark IV right? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>o6 ford</b> <br /><small>Member # 6717</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,3,23,25,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> numbers matching isn't that car worth a shit load of money? <br /><br />20k 30k ???? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>essasin</b> <br /><small>Member # 4741</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,4,0,14,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by o6 ford:<br /><strong> numbers matching isn't that car worth a shit load of money? <br /><br />20k 30k ???? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">After looking through the car more, we found out the car was previously restored but with stock parts. Even then we are not sure if the motor was competly freshed up or if some of the original parts where on the car. But the most obvious clue that work as done on the car was a sticker/plaque on the radiator that said the last service was done in 1980. However, we did find the orignal carbuerator, radiator, and other misc parts in the truck of the car. Maybe he parts that where replaced where kept?<br /><br />We are going to keep the car so maintaining the maximum value does not matter too much too us but cosmetically we would like to keep it clean as if it came stock from the factory. But we do want to add some modern touches to the wheels and motor manily. The biggest change we are planning on is a floor shifter conversion. It is really uncomfortable to have a manual side shifter. Besdies that we want a big block in that chevy...its just too much fun <img border="0" alt="[burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" /><br /> <br /> <small>[ July 04, 2006, 12:16 AM: Message edited by: essasin ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>BOTTLED.LX</b> <br /><small>Member # 3267</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,4,7,12,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by essasin:<br /><strong> We made the long haul from the southern valley and back on saturday. But it was worth it. The car belonged to a late Uncle and has been sitting the garage for years. Here are some quick snaps of the 57. We want to bring it back to its glory days. Does anyone know of any good classic car or chevy forums? Also I am looking for a complete carburated built 350 (i think thats the biggest I can put in there if not the biggest setup without any cutting) and tranny. Here are the pics.<br /><br /> <img src="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/essasin/DSC01367.jpg" alt=" - " /><br /><br /> <img src="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/essasin/DSC01366.jpg" alt=" - " /><br /><br /> <img src="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/essasin/DSC01363.jpg" alt=" - " /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">here's a link for ideas not sure what your into but they might have what your looking for <a href="http://www.layitlow.com" target="_blank">here</a> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>BOTTLED.LX</b> <br /><small>Member # 3267</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,4,7,15,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> or order a catalog from <a href="http://www.classicindustries.com" target="_blank">here</a> i got a catalog for my 64 and they have alot of parts and decent price's <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>JohnCM</b> <br /><small>Member # 1076</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,4,12,0,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> sweet, 57 bel air is the best one IMO <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>essasin</b> <br /><small>Member # 4741</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,4,12,57,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by BOTTLED.LX:<br /><strong> or order a catalog from <a href="http://www.classicindustries.com" target="_blank">here</a> i got a catalog for my 64 and they have alot of parts and decent price's <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Thanks for the link to the catalogs. I just ordered a catalog. I am not really looking to turn this into a low rider but the link contained pics of some fine ladies...actually more risque but i'm not picky.<br /><br />John, we love the lines of the 57 since they made everything bigger for this year. They have huge wings and elongated body. We agree with luvmy04gt that the bel air will look hot slammed and a nice set of wheels. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>BOTTLED.LX</b> <br /><small>Member # 3267</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,5,2,23,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by essasin:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by BOTTLED.LX:<br /><strong> or order a catalog from <a href="http://www.classicindustries.com" target="_blank">here</a> i got a catalog for my 64 and they have alot of parts and decent price's <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Thanks for the link to the catalogs. I just ordered a catalog. I am not really looking to turn this into a low rider but the link contained pics of some fine ladies...actually more risque but i'm not picky.<br /><br /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">look in the forum they got got stuff for sale or also now were to get what your looking for <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>ntimid8</b> <br /><small>Member # 1498</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,6,6,22,11,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Sweet! Looks like she's in great shape. <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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