Tuesday, October 26, 2021

More documentation...

 


Bellhousing cast date

"F197" - June 19th, 1957

Correct, 3-step 1957 oil pan

"F-C" oil pan drain plug (correct)

Oil filter housing, the silkscreen is long gone, but appears correct

Canister bolt has correct 1/2" raised circle, as well as a faint "D" stamped in center circle of canister bolt.

Original single crimp brake hoses


The inner sides of the steel wheels have some pretty good rust on them.

Master cylinder (part #: 5456022), correct

Note: casting mold designation of "65" on master cylinder


Generator: Delco-Remy part #: 1102043 for 220HP
Date code: "7E24" - 1957, May 24th

Air cleaner: correct 1x4 style with 12 columns of 4 louvers

Correct base engine oil cap

Correct Delco-Remy "913" horn relay with 3 holes

Original wiper motor - "Delco Appliance"

Part #: 5047991, 12 volts, PAT. PEND. TYPE A

Correct radiator fan w/forward curve tips

Correct (part #: 3711268) cast iron thermostat housing w/TR bolt








































Trip to Chris' shop...

  Loaded up the sand blasted/refinished seat frames ...and the '57 seats Compared them to what you get from Al Knoch reproductions Chris...