Project X

[TopherMcGinnis]

Not like I "NEEDED" another '57 in the stash, BUT, when a sedan jumps out at you and you start remembering ALL of the cool articles Popular Hot Rodding did with that car back in the '70s and '80s......MAN!!!!!! What a cool car!!!!!

 

Let's see some Project X builds!

Edited October 9, 2024 by TopherMcGinnis
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[DJMar]

6 minutes ago, TopherMcGinnis said:

Not like I "NEEDED" another '57 in the stash, BUT, when a sedan jumps out at you and you start remembering ALL of the cool articles Popular Hotrodding did with that car back in the '70s and '80s......MAN!!!!!! What a cool car!!!!!

This hits me right in the nostalgia. I miss PHR, R&C and CC. Online mags are just not the same.

But yes, Project X was one of the coolest long term, long running builds a magazine ever did.

[Bullybeef]

So many variations to choose from, you can’t go wrong.

[TopherMcGinnis]

I'm with you. Being a '70s and '80s kid, it was a GREAT time for a young fella to work at a Phillips 66 station! These cars were sill being driven! The owner of the station had a few '63 Impalas. SS hardtop, and a convertible as well as a 9 passenger wagon. Good times!

[Vettegasser]

Loved that 57. I’ll be watching this for sure

[Radretireddad]

Great idea! Unless it’s the electric version.?

[johnyrotten]

12 minutes ago, Radretireddad said:

Great idea! Unless it’s the electric version.?

I agree. While I've seen some electric conversions that were cool from a performance standpoint, this car is hot rod royalty, and they jumped on a bandwagon when they did that. 

[Radretireddad]

2 minutes ago, johnyrotten said:

I agree. While I've seen some electric conversions that were cool from a performance standpoint, this car is hot rod royalty, and they jumped on a bandwagon when they did that. 

Friends don’t let friends electrify American icons.

[gtx6970]

The ULTIMATE version that car has to be as it appeared in Hollywood Knights.

With Michelle Pheiffer in the seats ..  Oh yeah

[TheBEAUMONTGURU]

[iamsuperdan]

15 hours ago, johnyrotten said:

I agree. While I've seen some electric conversions that were cool from a performance standpoint, this car is hot rod royalty, and they jumped on a bandwagon when they did that. 

You mean kind of like they've done with every iteration of this car? Every time they've rebuild this car, they've done what is trendy in the world of performance. The various drivetrains, the suspensions, the wheel choices. All reflect what was going on at the time of the build.  

[johnyrotten]

5 hours ago, iamsuperdan said:

You mean kind of like they've done with every iteration of this car? Every time they've rebuild this car, they've done what is trendy in the world of performance. The various drivetrains, the suspensions, the wheel choices. All reflect what was going on at the time of the build.  

That's true, and especially hot rod (being a business and all) but to me and probably a few others that particular car is/was "special". When I seen that, it was as if they cut up elvis's cadillac, or burned the two lane blacktop car if it even still exist. I'm intrigued with the performance capabilities/ potential of e.v.'s, just think sometimes certain things should be left alone. 

[TopherMcGinnis]

Here's the preliminary mock up. In the Tradition of our Beloved X, here's a Blown Hemi sitting in the engine compartment. It's not glued in place, so keep your pants on. I wanted to get a feel for a '60s Blown Fueler Vibe. Can't you just see Baskervilke wringing his hands in Excitement looking at this?????

 

I used one of the '66 Nova chassis to put those wide wheels in the rear. Still PLENTY of carving and gluing to do....

[deuces wild]

On 10/9/2024 at 9:36 PM, Radretireddad said:

Great idea! Unless it’s the electric version.?

Or, the ls version....????

I'm glad they went back to a big block version again....??

[Radretireddad]

6 hours ago, deuces wild said:

Or, the ls version....????

I'm glad they went back to a big block version again....??

Same!

[Radretireddad]

On 10/9/2024 at 5:38 PM, TopherMcGinnis said:

I'm with you. Being a '70s and '80s kid, it was a GREAT time for a young fella to work at a Phillips 66 station! These cars were sill being driven! The owner of the station had a few '63 Impalas. SS hardtop, and a convertible as well as a 9 passenger wagon. Good times!

When I was growing up in suburban Houston in the sixties, the neighborhood gearhead guy bought a ratty ‘57 Chevy 210 2-door sedan roller. He dropped in a 327 vette engine, painted the outside white and the gutted interior yellow. He left off all the external bright work including the grill and front bumper, welded in a length of cast iron pipe in place of the rear bumper and mounted a pair of cheater slicks in back. That car eternally imprinted on me what a ‘57 Chevy should be. Especially after he gave me a ride in it.

For anyone who hasn’t already seen it, my Spirit of ‘57 gasser build was inspired by the memory of that car.

Edited October 11, 2024 by Radretireddad

[gtx6970]

Best part , is there isnt a man or women alive thats a die hard gear head that isnt familiar with that car . Regardless of said persons brand loyalty.

 

But oh what a view to behold.

 

So in reality, just about ANY version of the car is ok with me, Except an EV version

Edited October 12, 2024 by gtx6970

[Radretireddad]

7 minutes ago, gtx6970 said:

Best part , is there isnt a man or women alive thats a die hard gear head that isnt familiar with that car . Regardless of said persons brand loyalty.

 

So in reality, just about ANY version of the car is ok with me, Except an EV version

Like I said. It’s an American icon that’s even coveted overseas. EV or not, others can still find a way to screw one up.

[Zippi]

Nice kit for the stash.  Anything Tri-Five looks good anyway you spin it.  

[TopherMcGinnis]

I've got the upper control arms mounting figured out. Hacked the frame and lengthened it 1/8" to get the front wheels more centered in the wheel wells. The back seat fitted with the tubs as well.

[TopherMcGinnis]

The more I look at that Blown 392 the more I like it!

[NOBLNG]

Nice! I had a PHR subscription back in the 70’s and I looked forward to every issue.?