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Just want to thank everyone in advance (i'm sure I'll have a lot of questions) for any future help and advise you'll be giving me. I recently sold my original 36 5-window Master Deluxe Business Coupe to a fine gentleman from Alaska (long way from where I live in Florida) and have had an itching to get something else. Well, Yesterday I arrived home from a 1200 mile journey (and thats just one way) with my "new" car. I now am the proud owner of a Colonial Cream/India Ivory 1957 Bel Air 2-door hard top Sport Coupe. With the exception of the 1966 Corvette 327ci motor, she's original. As I start driving her more, and need to make adjustments, I will probably be talking to more of you. I'm sure everyone in this forum will be as nice and helpful as those in the 36 group. Thanks
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Willwood Engineering
Wilwood Engineering designs and manufactures high-performance disc brake systems.
Wilwood Engineering, Inc. - 4700 Calle Bolero - Camarillo, CA 93012 - (805) 388-1188
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Hey Bob, Congrats on the "new" car. 36's are great; but I'm sure you'll find the 57 a lot more drive-able. Especially if you have to use the Interstate from time to time to get where you're going. Any chance we can see a few pix of your new '57....   Bill.
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Shade Tree Mechanic
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Don't forget to get a few shop manuals along the way. Those were the colors of my first 57 Chevy
Ken
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What transmission does it have?
Gene Schneider
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Grease Monkey
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I'll post some pictures soon. Believe it or not, I was so tired when I got back home (did the trip in a little more then 48 hours) that I washed the car and put it in the garage, and forgot to take pictures. And Chevgene, It has the original power glide tranny. It was rebuilt and had a new torque converter installed.
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Backyard Mechanic
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Backyard Mechanic
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Hey Bob, Nice choice! 57's have always been my favorite car, I've always had one. You will enjoy ![[Linked Image from planetsmilies.net]](http://planetsmilies.net/not-tagged-smiley-16371.gif)  !
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