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57 Chevy, Two Door, 210 Wagon
The History of this 1957 Chevy, Two Door, 210 Wagon
Car came from New Mexico. With the exception of several sections of the
floor, the car was found to be rust free and structurally sound. The
wagon came through with its numbers matching 265 CU V8 with a three
speed stick with overdrive. The motor has been completely redone and
has no more than 30 miles on it since then. In addition the transmission
was gone through, the clutch redone, the front
CLICK HERE for Full Photo Gallery Frame was lifted and taken down
to bare metal, primed, and then painted original black. A rotisserie was
used for the body. Frame did not need any rust repair. All rubber parts,
grommets, washers, Body was stripped of all
paint, all body imperfections removed, body was blocked and primed with
a rust resistant paint. Driver’s rear quarter and driver’s front fender
were replaced with new stock due to body damage over
All bezels and lights on the dash were replaced. All dash wiring was replaced. All internal wiring was replaced along the frame, into the dash and through the firewall. Horn and shifting linkage rebuilt. All rubber bushings, grommets, and particulars attached to the firewall were replaced. All doorframes and window frames were cleaned, painted and rebuilt mechanically. Several of the glass windows and the windshield were replaced. Doors and windows work as new. All new rims and bias tires were purchased. New wheel covers, new shocks were attached. New exhaust system and muffler were installed. Gas tank cleaned/reworked, new carburetor, new four-core radiator, and new wheel bearings. Custom soft red and white vinyl interior installed with new red carpets, and new headliner, as well! Look at the pictures! All chrome re-plated. All stainless professionally polished. Some new pieces added!
There are so many other parts and supplies that were purchased and used in this restoration that it could fill many more lines and pages. I have a book of these items from day one and will copy them for the next owner.
Enjoy the pictures!
Jim Much -
757-789-5141 or jmdoc@verizon.net
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Gallery
If you would like a PDF of the Car's
Restoration History, CLICK HERE
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end reworked with all new
parts, all brakes and braking system redone or replaced as well. 
shocks, gaskets, and all attached to the frame and /or to the body were
replaced. For all purposes, the frame and its components now appear as
new! There is a picture record of much of these activities available for
buyer.
the
years, not rust! The wagon was repainted original matador red body with
cream roof. Color scheme was carried through into the interior paint and
eventually the custom upholstery.
The
original radio was replaced by a look alike-“Custom Autosound.” A 10
position CD tape deck was hidden under the back seat. Four speakers were
added. Plays beautiful “fifties music!”