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Greetings fellow chevy enthusiasts! I'm restoring a 57 BelAir convertible and am looking for unusual, less common accessories for my completed car. The car has a 283 4bbl carb., and I've found a 3speed overdrive transmission, but need cables, linkage, carb switch for the original Carter carb, and handle and bracket.It's going to be Tropical Turquiose, haven't got an interior,windows and on and on; I'm open for any and all advice.Is there a clearing site where insurance salvage 57's show-up? A friend gave me photos of a gorgeous 57 4dr hardtop, black, that was totaled by the insc. co. and sold salvage for $6,500 I have no idea how to look for this info. Look forward to hearing from many of you. joeyk.

Joeyk: Two places I've had good luck with for quality parts ( not original )are.
www.danchuk.com & www.classicchevy.com I would recommend www.ebay.com under 57 Chevrolet for original parts.
Hope this might help you. :vcca:

try gary pronesti at 407 464 1959. he's especially knowledgable with the shoe box chevys.mike

You may try Southeast Chevy Parts in Apopka, FL. 407-886-1963 or you can email them at DHowell@SoutheastChevy.com They deal in mostely 55-57 chevys.

hey joey, check out the pictures on picasaweb.google.com/kysos09/chevys
auction in march in ky

Also try http://ChevyPS.com for original power steering. Complete systems are available if you have manual steering and want factory type power steering, as well as power steering parts if you already have power steering and need to restore it.

Joey,
I know you are in new york, which is a far cry from ky. but i am an auctioneer in ky and we have been contracted to sell an estate that contains 55,56,57,58 chevys and parts all in various states of restoration. you can reach me at 270-926-8553 at any time. or go to www.kurtzauction.com and click on auctions . you let me know