'57 Chevy Bel Air "Speedster" ALL WHEEL DRIVE NORTHSTAR pics UPDATE (8-10-2014)

[Danno]

Neat idea. I'd also recommend chopping the windshield a little.

[Ira]

Great Start Ken!

Any Progress on this one?

[Kennyboy]

Haven't forgot you guys!............Life got in the way of putting up some good progress pics.........

I have been sanding and filling constant on this one. Chopped the windshield down a scale 6 inches..... Also, I have started to cut out the doors and trunk too.

Here are some updated pics:

[Mooneyzs]

This is going to be an excellent build. I really like the direction you are going with it. It reminds me of a 1956 Chevy speedster that Chip Foose built for comedian Christopher Titus some years back. Looking forward to seeing more on this build. Keep up the great work.

http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/featuredvehicles/135_0310_foose_built_1956_chevrolet_roadster

Edited May 23, 2014 by Mooneyzs

[Kennyboy]

Thanks so much Chris! Trying to get an idea of what color to do it in.........Robin's egg blue?

[majel]

Not generally a fan of lowered 57's but with the speedster center section ( especially the sweeping windshield) it looks fantastic!! Definitely the right look for the car, very cool idea!!

[Mooneyzs]

Thanks so much Chris! Trying to get an idea of what color to do it in.........Robin's egg blue?

Ken... You are welcome. Man I am not sure what to say on the color because there are so many great ones to use on this one. Were you thinking a single color or two tone??

[DeeCee]

That looks so sweet, even in plain white, will be watching this one.

[jsc]

Kind of makes me wonder if there was ever a convertible Chezoom!

[Kennyboy]

For some reason I cant quote here at work........... That is a great idea Chris to do a two tone! Like aqua and white perhaps??

Thank you to the others who commented as well......I appreciate the support greatly!

[GLMFAA1]

Your Dremel must have taken dance lessons, That is very nice

greg

[Wonderbread Kustomz]

Glad your working on it... Aqua and white sounds like a perfect combo...

[misterNNL]

Chopping that windshield was the right thing to do.You also maintained the curving sweptback look while do it.nice job.

[Speedfreak]

Aqua and white sounds very interesting for this car!

[Belugawrx]

Sweet

Aqua on top,...... of course

Cheers

[Bill Edman]

very nice don't forget BOYD AIR roadster as well

[Mooneyzs]

Ken... Aqua and white would be nice... Here are a few more two tone ideas

Edited May 24, 2014 by Mooneyzs

[Kennyboy]

Thank you for the inspiration Chris!

I am moving forward on this......last night I went to Menards and got some blades for cutting out the remaining door. It worked SO good I had to share with you guys!!

I used the Dremel Moto saw metal cutting blades which are very thin and not wavy like most jigsaw blades. You guys should try them!!

[slusher]

For some reason I cant quote here at work........... That is a great idea Chris to do a two tone! Like aqua and white perhaps??

Thank you to the others who commented as well......I appreciate the support greatly!

Aqua and whit sounds really good and don't forget the classic black and silver. Just had to throw that one in Ken...

[bill_67]

Kenny what every colour you decide will look good. Great body lines on this build!

[Kennyboy]

Thank you so much for the kind words guys! Sorry I havent had any updates until now (Summer time is a little rough for build time.)

Been working pretty hard (when I can) on the engine for this build......the Northstar Supercharged! Going to wire up the engine, do fuel rails and injectors, and wiring harnesses. The belt and pullies are from a Printer I stole parts from.

[hgbben]

Never thought that motor could look that good

[Kennyboy]

Thanks again for the help Ben!

[fitforbattle]

Those pullies and the belt looks spot on. Looks like a scale model company was part of the production of printers.

[Wonderbread Kustomz]

Look great! Love the belt and pulley...