Friday, February 3, 2023

Misc. clean-up & parts restoration...

Removing the 'crackle' finish from the oil cap




Turned out perfect. Nice original piece.

Bellhousing was sand blasted, now painted. 57 Bellhousing's were Chevy orange.

"F197" casting date - June 19th, 1957

Correct 3733365 Bellhousing (used from mid-56 through the end of 1957)

Cleaning up the original clutch fork




Painted like the factory did it in '57

Original 3-speed tranny is ready to go! 
Rebuilt & refinished.













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...