1957 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210

Freshly rebuilt 406

Manual

Clear

Fresh build of astounding, beautiful, no rust, show quality 1957 Chevrolet Chevy Nomad 2 door wagon. This car has incredible attention to detail, beautiful craftsmanship and the highest quality of parts thruout. It is clean, fresh, creative, totally redone, high quality, excellent running - a turn key 1957 Chevy Nomad that will put a huge smile on your face when you see it in your garage. You can now get this car for a price you like because: THERE IS NO RESERVE PRICE.....THIS NOMAD WILL GO TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER BODY * New paint (outer, inner and under body, frame, suspensions, engine compartment etc.) Hugger orange / beige paint all polished 2 part urethane (with hardener) no clear coat!* New one pc front bumper with chrome bullets * New chrome on entire front end of body* New chrome on rear end of body* New body emblems, badges mirrors, weather stripping* New body side stainless (all uppers are polished originals)* New glass - doors, sliders, rear curved and lift gate (windshield replaced some years before)* New Sherman sheetmetal floors (complete - front to rear and beautiful)* New Madmooks polished tailgate struts * New glass seals, felts and liners* New LED rear tail light assemblies* 4 rear brakes lights (backup lights have been colored red and wired as additional brake lights)* Original 1957 bumper jack (in spare tire well)* Original trim tag still on firewall* Original serial number plate still on LH door jam (numbers match vehicle number on title)* One key locks and works ignition, one key locks and unlocks doors and tailgate INTERIOR * New Pro Car Rally front seats and new matching upholstery on original rear seat* New seat belts (2 front and 2 rear)* New door panels and matching kick panels * New rear interior side panels* New window cranks, vent handles and armrests* New chrome on all interior garnish moldings* New glove box liner with working light* New headliner and matching sunvisors * New full compliment of Auto Meter gauges - wow!* New custom center console with hidden radio / CD player inside and new radio antennae* New carpeting over new sound deadener * New matching carpeting wheel well covers and rear cargo area ENGINE * 4 bolt main 400 SBC * Forged 10 to 1 compression .030 over pistons (406 cubic inches)* Edelbrock 2.02 x 1.60 hardened seat aluminum heads* Sanderson short length 1 5/8" block hugger headers* Mild flat tappet hydraulic camshaft and lifters (17" of vacuum at idle)* 1969 Corvette aluminum valve covers* Edelbrock XC-8 cross ram intake manifold (stops all envious viewers dead in their tracks!)* Two new 500 cfm 2 barrel Holley carbs* New MSD distributor, ignition wires and 6AL spark box* New aluminum water pump* New aluminum radiator with new hoses* New fuel pump and fuel lines from gas tank to carbs* New air cleaners with (4) lifetime cleanable elements (2) chrome lids also included * 2 1/2" exhaust flows into 3" spiral mufflers * Crossover "H" pipe welded in* 4 speed Muncie transmission behind a new flywheel, new clutch, new pressure plate and a new throw out bearing* This engine is extremely powerful, starts instantly and runs flawlessly CHASSIS * Original California style (boxed) frame in excellent condition* New dual master cylinder, proportioning valve and all brake lines* New 4 wheel disc brakes* A new driveshaft with new universal joints mates the power to a 1980 Firebird 3:08 positraction rear end * New front ball joints and 4 new shocks (air shocks in rear)* New tie rods and 2" lowered front spindles* New HD front and rear anti sway bars with new links and polyurethane bushings* New front end alignment - drives straight as an arrow* New 15 x 7 wheels with new 215 x 70 x 15 radial tires* New spare tire on new wheel (in spare tire well) ELECTRICAL * New battery, battery box, hold down, cables and battery disconnect* New wiring harnesses, fuse block and electrical bulbs* New 100 amp single wire alternator* New LED rear tail light assemblies* New halogen headlights* New turn signal switch* New headlight switch SUMMARY * This 1957 Nomad is a beautiful car with extreme attention to detail and high quality throughout. I hold the free / clear Michigan title (in my name). This car is being sold "as is where is". There is no warranty or guarantee expressed or implied on this 56 year old car. Neither the windshield wiper motor nor any of the heater parts were installed achieving a "clean" build. These parts are all included in the sale of the car. Also included is extra paint (of both colors) for any possible future need. Remember, instead of me setting the price, you can now buy this car for the price you want to pay because: THERE IS NO RESERVE PRICE.....THIS NOMAD WILL GO TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER..... P.S. All pictures are from September 2013 (except any that show in process items). The sun was peaking thru the clouds at times causing color shifts in some pictures - all panels are identical in color........ A $2,000 NON REFUNDABLE immediate deposit is required via Pay Pal. The balance of payment is due by bank wire transfer within 7 days of the end of the auction. After receiving your Pay Pal deposit the wire transfer information will be sent. Buyer is responsible for all shipping arrangements. I reserve my right to end this auction at any time for any reason should I choose to do so.........