Bringing Dad's Classic Chevy Back to Life: 1957 Bel Air Story

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  • Опубликовано: 7 янв 2025

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  • @ronchadwick1679
    @ronchadwick1679 Год назад +54

    I'm the dad that got the benefit of both your shop and the machine shop's attention to detail. Thanks to you and my fantastic family I will have a memory that will last forever. I can't believe you and my son-in-law and daughter accomplished this in such a short time. Thanks to all who were involved!!!

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад +7

      It was an honor to be part of the whole thing. One of my favorite cars. Thank you very much for taking the time to comment and watch this video! We appreciate you and your family very much! Glad you were able to enjoy it again!

    • @snoopu2601
      @snoopu2601 Год назад +2

      I'm glade you get to enjoy this special machine and take it out to meet people. I'm shire every where you go you get thumbs up or people want to have a conversation about your car.

    • @ronchadwick1679
      @ronchadwick1679 Год назад +3

      @@snoopu2601 Very true, thanks for the comment.

    • @deankidd1743
      @deankidd1743 Год назад +2

      Happy for you. My dad had the exact car in Canada. Scrapped it for $200 because he couldn't find brakes for it. I was 5 yrs old he still talks about it today at 85 yrs old.

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад +3

      Wow. That's life sometimes. Thank you for watching!

  • @TammyW.-jv9wn
    @TammyW.-jv9wn Год назад +15

    Great job! We appreciate all you did and working with our timeline! Seeing how happy my dad was these past few days was so worth it. He had to get in and tinker around with everything and has watched this video several times with a huge grin on his face. My mom was so emotional...she loved having all of us together and seeing how happy it made my dad. We can't wait to put it in a few car shows and just enjoy some riding around in it!

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад +2

      Awesome! I'm glad we could be part of it! Thank you very much for the opportunity to work on it! It is definitely an awesome care with a lot of history! Glad it's back on the road!

  • @larrykrise3609
    @larrykrise3609 8 месяцев назад +9

    awsome.dad looks happy.bless all of you.

  • @peggyasche1882
    @peggyasche1882 Год назад +10

    Wow! You guys did an awesome job on my brother’s car! It was so awesome to get to ride in it again and see him behind the wheel. I was 15 years old when I first drove it and my brother taught me how to drive that three on the tree! I’m now 65 years old. Seeing his face light up was priceless. Thank you for getting the car ready so quick so our family could share the memories together.

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад

      Thank you very much for watching and commenting! We appreciate the opportunity and this was one of our favorite cars! Glad you could all enjoy the car once again!

  • @jackempson3044
    @jackempson3044 Год назад +6

    Those old dudes know those engines well.

  • @WillsWheels
    @WillsWheels Год назад +3

    OMG and it's a three on the tree. Just a mechanical restoration with patina paint..a true survivor car. Great story and a great video!!!

  • @roberthocking9138
    @roberthocking9138 Год назад +4

    Wise words from that engine builder

  • @lylejohnston4125
    @lylejohnston4125 Год назад +2

    My friend has the exact same car! A black '57 Belair 2dr hardtop that he hasn't driven since march of 1968 when he blew up the bored and stroked Pontiac mill. His kids are working on it now, bringing it back, too.

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад +1

      Wow that is awesome! Thanks for watching and sharing!

  • @nv1493
    @nv1493 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great story!
    Our 57's been in the family since 1985, currently going thru a second makeover. Part of the family, all our kids were raised with it being around.

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  5 месяцев назад +1

      That is awesome! We appreciate you watching!

  • @toltec13
    @toltec13 Год назад +1

    Getting the backup lights to work would be awesome! I just love it when they light up!

  • @edjmcc1958
    @edjmcc1958 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great family car story.. love the fact it wasn't turned into complete restoration , a true survivor, all original too..👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  7 месяцев назад +1

      Very awesome car! Thanks for watching!

    • @57chevybelairgal
      @57chevybelairgal 6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! It is a true survivor...we want to keep it as original as we can

  • @donaldhalls2189
    @donaldhalls2189 Год назад +3

    Awesome old rig well restored, hope they enjoy it aswell, thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад

      Thank you very much Donald! This car is extremely cool! Thank you for watching my friend!

  • @timwindsor03
    @timwindsor03 Год назад +2

    Incredible video Brothers. Thanks for sharing. Glad you got your dad's car. She's a beauty. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible night. Much love and RESPECT

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад

      Thank you very much Tim! We appreciate you as always!

  • @arniesantacruz4513
    @arniesantacruz4513 Год назад +1

    Beautiful car and im sure this car brings back all kines of family memories back.

  • @HS-yk9he
    @HS-yk9he 2 месяца назад +1

    Very nice video. I really enjoyed it. I hope you have more relaxing music in your next video.

  • @EYE_SPIDER
    @EYE_SPIDER Год назад +2

    How awesome! Such a cool car and story! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @kevinl.2291
    @kevinl.2291 Год назад +3

    Such a awesome car with a very cool story and ending. 👍😎✌️

  • @richardotero2376
    @richardotero2376 Год назад +2

    Thats black on black. The money shot. That car never lost its value .broken down its worth over 10 grand. Matching block too? Good car. I was very impressed

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад +1

      Yes sir! Probably one of the very few examples left. It's an awesome car! Thanks for watching!

  • @79tazman
    @79tazman Год назад +2

    I use a stamp punch to number the caps on the rods that way if your going to reuse the rods all of them will be labeled. If you can find the plastic pop bottle crates that the pop trucks use they work great to keep the pistons in their position without them being mixed up

  • @darrellgritten4398
    @darrellgritten4398 7 месяцев назад +2

    Very cool restoration.

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  7 месяцев назад +1

      Yes it is. Beautiful car. Thank you for watching!

  • @MahendraKumar-ed4cu
    @MahendraKumar-ed4cu Год назад +1

    Ultimate car in the world ❤
    My dream car...
    Great to watch this Beauty ❤🎉

  • @glenmiller3783
    @glenmiller3783 Год назад +2

    Great video Guys, love the back story on the car.

  • @rickkelsch2040
    @rickkelsch2040 24 дня назад +1

    That is awesome!

  • @johnbowen2345
    @johnbowen2345 2 месяца назад +1

    Their so beautiful

  • @WildWestGarage
    @WildWestGarage Год назад +1

    Nice, that is a beauty, good job guys!

  • @bannca67
    @bannca67 2 месяца назад +1

    How cool is that ❤

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  2 месяца назад +2

      The whole thing was awesome! Thanks for watching!

  • @JesusTorres-qr1gz
    @JesusTorres-qr1gz Год назад +1

    Outstanding and impressive work of art, congratulations to each and everyone that one way or another made it possible, blessings to all of you gentleman, enjoy your toy for years to come and then make sure that the next person do the same, those toys were made to outlast us., from the endless summer paradise Puerto Rico Jesus Torres.

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад +2

      Thank you very much for watching my friend! We really appreciate it!

    • @JesusTorres-qr1gz
      @JesusTorres-qr1gz Год назад +1

      @@IronHorseGarage you guys have gone an extra mile to fullfil someone else dream come thru, that's integrity, most kind of you for all the effort in making it possible, blessings to all of you gentlemen.

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад +2

      Thank you very much my friend! That means a lot!

    • @JesusTorres-qr1gz
      @JesusTorres-qr1gz Год назад +1

      @@IronHorseGarage Gentlemen at my 71 years of age and been a gasoline and diesel technician I learned that integrity on a person is the foundation of a long and happy life, may GOD bless all of you and your love ones, most noble of you guys for that great effort towards a great cause, I Wich that I would of been part of that project, from the endless summer paradise Puerto Rico Jesus Torres.

  • @leegoldeneagle9003
    @leegoldeneagle9003 Год назад +1

    Very nice work and looks very nice 👍👍😀

  • @allenkranawetter9482
    @allenkranawetter9482 Год назад +1

    From 1964 to 1972 my father had a 1957 Chevy Bel Air 4-door . Same color as that one with a black and silver interior. Engine was a 250 Ci. 6 . With a powerglide on many transmission . He had two outside mirrors located on the front fenders

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад +1

      Very cool! Thank you for sharing and watching!

  • @guidorea8347
    @guidorea8347 7 месяцев назад +1

    Right on fellas....😎👍
    That was cool!...

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much and thanks for watching!

  • @jamesmoon8947
    @jamesmoon8947 8 месяцев назад +2

    Splendid 💯

  • @anthonynapier4668
    @anthonynapier4668 Год назад +1

    Man that's a solid 57 ,,that's awesome 👍 👍

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад +2

      Great car! One of our favorite projects so far! Thanks for watching once again!

  • @phillipthrasher6812
    @phillipthrasher6812 7 месяцев назад +1

    My car runs awesome that car is a beast

  • @garycamara9955
    @garycamara9955 7 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful car

  • @brownguy06
    @brownguy06 Год назад +1

    Thats bad to the bone there fellas! Great job!

  • @joecooper7803
    @joecooper7803 8 месяцев назад +5

    Watched my dad turn down a theft recovery 57 bel air . No engine no wheels $200 in 1976 . Still won’t let him off the hook for that one!!!

  • @felixlujan4809
    @felixlujan4809 11 месяцев назад +3

    Hey Whoa there buddy am originally from Guam And I own a Z28 Camaro, My brother owns a 68 Camaro and my other brother owns a 68 Dodge Super Bee. One of my cousins owns a 68 Chevrolet Chevelle. So we do have our share of muscle cars. We even had a drag strip on Guam. HOOAH!!

  • @whoiswaynereynolds5457
    @whoiswaynereynolds5457 Год назад +1

    It’s awesome!

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад +1

      Yes it is!

    • @whoiswaynereynolds5457
      @whoiswaynereynolds5457 Год назад

      @@IronHorseGarage it is because if it wasn’t then it wouldn’t be and we know that isn’t the case so it must be therefore we can deduce that the facts are the facts and that is that!!!

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад +1

      Did Jason tell you to say this....

    • @whoiswaynereynolds5457
      @whoiswaynereynolds5457 Год назад

      @@IronHorseGarageno Jason has a 3 word limit on texting

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад +1

      Hahaha, that's true! But it does sound like his logic!

  • @michaelcruse7570
    @michaelcruse7570 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Vo timing chain,cool 😎

  • @79tazman
    @79tazman Год назад +1

    What a nice collection of spider nests hanging off the pressure plate on the transmission I have never seen so many like that must be a California thing or something because we don't see that in the mid west.

  • @garycamara9955
    @garycamara9955 Год назад +1

    I like the Dart, we have one just like it.

  • @SlickCrusty
    @SlickCrusty Год назад +1

    excellent

  • @thomasnorman4221
    @thomasnorman4221 7 месяцев назад +1

    Many instructions to remember

  • @tonydjr.8593
    @tonydjr.8593 3 месяца назад +1

    That radiator and a gm 7 blade fan would keep engine cooler even with original radiator

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  3 месяца назад +1

      The original needs a new core. Which would cost 5 times the amount of an aluminum radiator. They plan on rebuilding the original eventually.

  • @larryswearingen8129
    @larryswearingen8129 Год назад +1

    Awesome

  • @BilleyW-om9cr
    @BilleyW-om9cr 6 месяцев назад +2

    That was a real steel car.If it ain't steel it ain't real Other than the corvette

  • @Horsemanguy
    @Horsemanguy Месяц назад +1

    Thise was real cars not that we have today.Only junk today.Thiy was simple but sooo beautiful indeeed

  • @BilleyW-om9cr
    @BilleyW-om9cr 6 месяцев назад +1

    Why does everybody assume black oil is bad? The oil absorbs all the stuff out of the motor that's why you have to change it.

  • @josebsoto5510
    @josebsoto5510 4 месяца назад +1

    Me encanta ver la familia unida él chévere 57 está precioso pero la familia superó la belleza del Chevy que Dios bendiga siempre a ésa familia.

  • @79tazman
    @79tazman Год назад +1

    That tin round piece that goes on the crank in front of the timing gear is for oiling it's supposed to fling the oil to the top timing gear and to keep the chain lubed up Chrysler use the same set up on their engines too.

  • @RandysFiftySevenChevy
    @RandysFiftySevenChevy 10 месяцев назад +2

    My first car was a 57 and so is my last.

  • @leonardfoster6252
    @leonardfoster6252 Год назад +1

    The lifters are suppose to be high in the center to spin around on the cam lobe to keep from them going flat and the cam...

  • @charleskuder3968
    @charleskuder3968 11 месяцев назад +1

    I have a 1957 two door Hardtop Black with a Ls engine in it this is my second one, my first car was the same car i have now, less the 283 engine.

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  11 месяцев назад +1

      Very cool! We appreciate you watching!

  • @BilleyW-om9cr
    @BilleyW-om9cr 6 месяцев назад +2

    Those oil filters used to use toilet paper rolls

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  6 месяцев назад +1

      Yes they did, this car had the toilet paper filter.

  • @joefugate9338
    @joefugate9338 Год назад +1

    Cool.

  • @tompage6421
    @tompage6421 6 месяцев назад +1

    Grandpa wasnt hanging around was he? 🏁💨🏎

  • @snoopu2601
    @snoopu2601 Год назад +1

    The way I feel about classic car's if there all together and not missing multiple parts keep it the way it is. If the car is rusted out and missing many parts I don't feel bad making it a Kustom.

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад +1

      That's a good general rule that I also go by. 4 doors are also in that category. Thanks for watching!

  • @smokinjoesmokinjoe85
    @smokinjoesmokinjoe85 Год назад +1

    ❤ when you folks are tired of that old car that happens to be my favorite car on the planet. Let me know if you want to get rid of it. I sure would love them.

  • @성태김-b6n
    @성태김-b6n 8 месяцев назад +1

    야! 멋지다~아

  • @whoiswaynereynolds5457
    @whoiswaynereynolds5457 Год назад +1

    First! Mine!!!!!!!! Me want!

  • @thomasnorman4221
    @thomasnorman4221 7 месяцев назад +1

    Machine shop has parts everywhere how does he keep track of every part

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  7 месяцев назад +1

      When you've been doing it as long as him it's probably easier than you think!

  • @quagmiredavis4117
    @quagmiredavis4117 Год назад +1

    Use marvel mystery oil in fuel helps lubricant everything
    Valvoline vr1 30 for breaking in high zinc content
    After breaking in use Valvoline 30 summer 10 30 winter
    This is oil and marvel mystery oil we recommend our machine shop
    Has been building engines since 1938
    Awesome video so glad some idiot didn't install LS bullshit engine
    The 283 perfect engine or 327
    Just upgrade brakes willwood conversion
    Thanks for posting this 😊

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Год назад +1

      Thank you for sharing the information! We appreciate you watching!

  • @jorgegustavoocamposcaceres5656
    @jorgegustavoocamposcaceres5656 8 месяцев назад

    I would work in that, if I would live in the country.

  • @michaelcruse7570
    @michaelcruse7570 7 месяцев назад +1

    It is a shame we are loosing guys with all this knowledge

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  7 месяцев назад +1

      Yes it is. We appreciate you watching.

  • @hoopaholicstickum
    @hoopaholicstickum Месяц назад +1

    THROW AWAY THE MOTOR!?!?!?! Are you kidding me… this has to be a NUMBERS MATCHING CAR if dad bought it from the original owners in 1965!!! Dang!!! YOU DON’T STAND A CAMSHAFT ON IT’S END MAN!!! If it falls over, it’ll break in half!!! SAME THING WITH THE CRANK MAN!!!! SHIT!!! Fun video to watch and love the machine shop guys… old school!

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @57chevybelairgal
      @57chevybelairgal 26 дней назад +1

      My dad bought this car from his cousin who bought it brand new off the lot in 1957. It is the original motor with matching numbers. I remember riding around in it as a little girl and now to own it, its a great feeling. It was awesome to do this for my parents. We will cherish it forever.

  • @BilleyW-om9cr
    @BilleyW-om9cr 6 месяцев назад +1

    Some motors come that way

  • @garycamara9955
    @garycamara9955 Год назад +3

    64 Mustang was a 260, not a 289.

  • @thomasnorman4221
    @thomasnorman4221 7 месяцев назад +1

    It's a knuckle busting job

  • @robertosoares9309
    @robertosoares9309 Год назад +2

    kkk Ele tirou a bomba d agua pra tirar o motor . Bastava tirar a travessa do radiador ;kk👍

  • @MATTMEISTER1
    @MATTMEISTER1 7 месяцев назад +1

    I HAD A 4 DOOR 57!DRUM BRAKES WERE SORRY

  • @pamward1623
    @pamward1623 8 месяцев назад +1

    ❤❤❤😊👍

  • @vickypratamaputra4363
    @vickypratamaputra4363 Год назад +1

    1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

  • @79tazman
    @79tazman Год назад +1

    Chrysler was the first American made car to have one HP per Cu In it was in the 1956 300B the engine was 354 ci in hemi and it had 355 hp

  • @georgestewart5828
    @georgestewart5828 9 месяцев назад +1

    I thought that your could only get a 4 speed on a late model year 57 Corvette. You couldn't get the 4 speed in a regular sedan until 58.

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  9 месяцев назад +1

      Not 100 percent sure. This one is a 3 speed on the column.

    • @georgestewart5828
      @georgestewart5828 9 месяцев назад +1

      At time stamp 4:31 the gentleman stated that you could get the "Black Widow" with a four speed. The first four speeds were dealer installed ion 1958 and factory installed in 1959. The only option in 1957 was a three on the tree for 1957 Fuel Injected. This of course does not take into account customer installed four speeds,@@IronHorseGarage

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  9 месяцев назад +1

      We appreciate the info. I'll have to do some more research on that. Thanks for watching.

  • @thomasputnam4491
    @thomasputnam4491 3 месяца назад +1

    Why didn't you start it before you tore it apart.

  • @thomasputnam4491
    @thomasputnam4491 3 месяца назад +1

    That guy is nuts a dished lifter is no good good lifters are flat

  • @thomasnorman4221
    @thomasnorman4221 7 месяцев назад +1

    You have to steam clean yourself before you go home

  • @thomasnorman4221
    @thomasnorman4221 7 месяцев назад +1

    Easier to purchase new motor

    • @IronHorseGarage
      @IronHorseGarage  7 месяцев назад +1

      Yep, but not as cool.

    • @57chevybelairgal
      @57chevybelairgal 7 месяцев назад +2

      Maybe easier...but not original. Lose value of the car. We get so many compliments on keeping it original

  • @robertosoares9309
    @robertosoares9309 Год назад +2

    Serviço PORCO Nem lavou o tanque de combustivel n. limpou o carro por baixo kk .