Monday, November 22, 2021

Ash tray, console, steering wheel, turn-signal

Correct lid lift ash tray w/spring loaded lid

Correct "AAC" logo stamping on inside of ash tray


Correct shift pattern etching, but screws (top & bottom) should match


Steering wheel w/circumferential finishing marks and turn-signal

Turn signal lever is chrome w/white plastic knob w/seam around the widest part













Mirrors...

 


Correct Interior Mirror w/stainless steel backing

Note "S" logo on mirror stem

Correct w/no date coding or manufacturer ID

Correct w/glass being silver coated on the back (note: pen tip shows space in reflection)

Exterior side-view mirror is incorrect.  Note: glass is silver coated on the front (no space between pen tip)

Side view mirror should also have "Guide Y-50 Made in USA"

Base should attach with Black sealing pad (not beige)

Also, it should not have a "2-DMI-3" date code/manuf. code













Monday, November 15, 2021

Hood lock assembly

 

Hood lock/latch assemblies removed 

Note: Hood release cable guide using correct "Clutch Head" screws

RH Hood lock assembly






Misc...


Capacitor on Voltage Regulator (correct: 1917580)

Removed the under shroud splash pan

Correct generator brace (part #: 3704884)

Wiper motors had an ink stamp w/manuf. date (see below)


Tried cleaning it up, but the ink stamp is long gone











Spare tire components...

 

Spare tire cover (3/8" plywood w/black transparent stain)

Original Posi caution label

Original Jacking Instructions

Original spare - never used


Correct/original B.F. Goodrich 6.70x15 Silvertown bias ply spare


Correct foam rubber pads cemented to underside

Trunk mat - pretty good shape, just a few tears

Correct "GM-3725404" trunk mat

Correct "56" trunk mat in forward left side

Correct "US" logo in circle in forward right side







Saturday, November 13, 2021

Wiper motor, ballast, voltage regulator, horn relay...

 

Wiper motor removal

Under dash cabling mechanism


Notice correct/original grey caulking (dumb dumb) protruding from edges and around bolts


Notice correct 5047991 (later '57) "slow park" motor design


Definitely needs some restoration done


Ballast Resistor removal

Non-original Sears voltage regulator - noting all the connections


Original voltage regulator is model #: 1119001, along with a manufacturer date code


Horn relay removal

Note: original/correct "913  12V" Delco-Remy Horn Relay



















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...