KY2674 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Picked this up at the Tri-Five National's today. Needs work but he can't drive for a year and a half ,maybe some de-tuning is in order also. Will do him good to spend some time in the shop. Needs a cowboy hat. How many Asians have you seen driving a 4 speed 57 chevy in a cowboy hat. "I ain't nobody dork"( From American Graffiti Movie) 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledgehammer Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 That is a sweet first car for sure. Slick that hair back and get him a leather jacket. Maybe roll a small pack of candy smokes up in his sleeve? Toothpick and a set of aviator glasses. Arm out the window, he’ll be set. 😎 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledgehammer Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Your older boy there could almost make a pass at…. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 He might have to sell a guitar or 2 😁 I like what going on in your program 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KY2674 Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 6 minutes ago, Sledgehammer said: Your older boy there could almost make a pass at…. Yes, everyone who sees the oldest's car first thing they say is you must really pick up a lot of girls with that . His answer is always "no but I pick up their dads " 3 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1566Hog Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Those are some real nice lookin rides for sure!!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Minded Farmer Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1 hour ago, KY2674 said: How many Asians have you seen driving a 4 speed 57 chevy in a cowboy hat. Think that combo has been covered in one of the parades on this channel. Mooned Hope Second Son has fun with that one! Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsaIHCs Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 My first "real" car, I bought after graduating high school. Before that, I was driving hand me downs. So I bought a 1956 Chevy 1/2 ton short box, originally a 265 V8 but had a 283 in it. That was in 1987 and I still have it, although it now has a 350/TH 350, Fatman front suspension and tilt wheel. Don't drive it as much as I used to because I have a new aluminum radiator, electric cooling fan and new power brakes and dual master cylinder to install. Working on getting a new hvac system and Dakota Digital instrument cluster. Always something, but really a rewarding experience to make an old one your own through hard work. Looks like both of your young men will have great car memories. I'm glad I never sold my old 56. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Englander Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Sweet ride! Lucky to find a hard top in that condition for the price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1468 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Nice find! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool1566 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 You must be the coolest Dad….EVER!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool1566 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Not even any intermediate period driving Mom’s minivan? Those boys are lucky to have you as a dad! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searcyfarms Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 wow im embarassed to even say what my first car was LOL lets just say I have never owned a chevy but other GM products 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Aaland Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 One year newer than my first car, '56 Chevy two door hardtop. 235 CID with a three speed. Back in 67 it was just another old junker car. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWRB Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 We'll he's got good taste in guitars, I can see from the pic. I wanna see his axe collection too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledgehammer Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 33 minutes ago, KWRB said: Well he's got good taste in guitars, I can see from the pic. I wanna see his axe collection too! Did you say axes? Just kidding. Carry on 😁 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KY2674 Posted August 15 Author Share Posted August 15 6 hours ago, KWRB said: We'll he's got good taste in guitars, I can see from the pic. I wanna see his axe collection Here's some guitars. All pictured were painted by the oldest. Hard to tell in the pictures but most have some kind of lace or metal flake paint job. All the electric guitars were purchased as kits and put together by him. The aluminum one was built from a 1/8 inch sheet of aluminum and a 2×12 body with the turning done with a wire cup brush in a drill. The neck was purchased off the internet. Both play but I think the oldest gets more enjoyment out of building them. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowaboy1965 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 9 minutes ago, KY2674 said: Here's some guitars. All pictured were painted by the oldest. Hard to tell in the pictures but most have some kind of lace or metal flake paint job. All the electric guitars were purchased as kits and put together by him. The aluminum one was built from a 1/8 inch sheet of aluminum and a 2×12 body with the turning done with a wire cup brush in a drill. The neck was purchased off the internet. Both play but I think the oldest gets more enjoyment out of building them. That's cool. There is some talent there! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHKeith Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Awesome car!!! Good for him!! Those 55-57 Chevys are always cool. My friend has a 56 Chevy 210 sedan, not his first car but the nicest, fastest one he has built yet. It’s on a 1990 Caprice frame with a 2001 Chevy 2500 complete wiring harness, 6L engine and 4L80 transmission. Has a 10 bolt 8.5 posi differential with 3.73 gears. It’s a good performer. These pictures are from when I put new exhaust on it last year, the previous system I made had damage from a driveshaft failure and he wanted cutouts. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-301066460puller Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 If the car doesn't get him laid the guitars will do the trick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 I like the double neck SG replica among others, some serious skills and interests over there 🏅 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWRB Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 On 8/14/2023 at 9:18 PM, KY2674 said: Here's some guitars. All pictured were painted by the oldest. Hard to tell in the pictures but most have some kind of lace or metal flake paint job. All the electric guitars were purchased as kits and put together by him. The aluminum one was built from a 1/8 inch sheet of aluminum and a 2×12 body with the turning done with a wire cup brush in a drill. The neck was purchased off the internet. Both play but I think the oldest gets more enjoyment out of building them. I love SG's. And I see his is the ONLY acceptable color for an SG, too. They are really sharp. I assume they play well, even though they're home built? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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