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


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  • 2 weeks later...
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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:

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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!!

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

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??

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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! B)

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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!!

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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! B)

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

  • 3 weeks later...
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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. :D

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