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Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
Just thought I'd share my latest barn find.

Its been inside this place aince 67'

Original owner and all.

Black plates looking for the original pink.

98% rust free. Means no rust holes. Some surface but with a soda blast should be all good.

Found to be a 57 del ray only 25k produced.

Got a damn good deal on it. Only things missing were the air cleaner/radiator/wiper motor/headlight switch.

Not sure when I will have time to get started on it but for now I couldnt pass up this oppurtunity.











And the vette is almost done.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h98/Fostang/BB61F7D1-810E-4C8A-BDD2-B71D678F3EDB-9050-000003D69EEF1AA3_zps116df085.mp4

[ 2013-08-29, 02:50 PM: Message edited by: Fostang ]
 

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Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :
 
Damn nice find. Does the motor turn over? You going to leave it stock or rod it out?
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
when are you going to finish the fastback?
 

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Posted by 940sick3 (Member # 2713) on :
 
nice! looks like a whole different car when washed lol

i always wondered how people come across these barn finds? is it word of mouth? or just your local penny saver maybe?
 

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Posted by Boss 327 (Member # 9143) on :
 
Nice find.
 

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Posted by Wht86drop (Member # 12104) on :
 

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Originally posted by 940sick3:
nice! looks like a whole different car when washed lol

i always wondered how people come across these barn finds? is it word of mouth? or just your local penny saver maybe?

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Seriously! I wish I could find a 72 chevelle ss like that
 

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Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
Sure did clean up nice!
 

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Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
I plan on doing some modding. Considering an aftermarket chassis.

At the very least: tubular control arms/drop spindles/big brakes/4-link/5-6 speed/BBC. Plan on an artic white top/sunburst orange body and adding bel air trim. Keeping interior farely stock looking with modern materials (dark charcoal with with darker orange highlights) and belair trim.

I happen to have stumbled on this car during my daily travels. Comes down to I just got damn lucky.

I'm in no hurry to finish the fastback it'll get done when it gets done. The 57' im gonna sit on for a while till I finish some remodeling work. I take summer to work on cars (built the vette) and winter for indoor house projects (plan on converting a bathroom to multi outlet shower along with tile work on walls and floor, of course new mirror and cabinets too).

After I can decide if I want to continue work on the mustang or start on the 57'.
 

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Posted by sneakyfox90 (Member # 9379) on :
 
You should do it gas monkey style and Clear it, put an ls1 in it, and add some nice forged wheels lol, but that's really a nice find
 

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Posted by 91calypso (Member # 12035) on :
 
What was the price u got it for
 

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Posted by 91calypso (Member # 12035) on :
 
What was the price u got it for
 

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Posted by essasin (Member # 4741) on :
 
Nice find! I have a long term 57 Chevy project myself. I don't know much about license plates but I believe the YOM plates are yellow 1956 plates with a 1957 sticker. Either way she is a beauty!
 

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Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
Sweet. I never find anything cool.
 

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Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :
 
Nice Find Sal!!!
 

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Posted by eldog68 (Member # 12928) on :
 
TILE work? I can help with that. let me know. lic#843069
 

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Posted by LockNLoad (Member # 12949) on :
 
Sweet find
 

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Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :
 
Good shit sal, now lets get joco and get drunk at mr gofast house again
 

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Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :
 
Very Nice, I love 55-57 Bel Airs
 

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Posted by i (Member # 12534) on :
 
Holy shit you came up $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!
 

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Posted by t-top50 (Member # 2735) on :
 
Nice find Sal. Instead of remodeling, you need a bigger F'n house. Something with a huge shop to store all your gems.

Jealous........
 

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Posted by red5o (Member # 12651) on :
 
Damm that's nice
 

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Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
I got it for the whopping amount of 1,500.

Yea you are correct aaron. I do need another garage. The house itself is big enough but I do need secondary storage. I find myself having to store my other cars at friends houses.
 

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Posted by TR1 (Member # 296) on :
 

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Originally posted by Fostang:
I got it for the whopping amount of 1,500. .

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quote:

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Originally posted by Fostang:
I find myself having to store my other cars at friends houses.

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You've got some good friends
 

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