1957 CHEVROLET
HARDTOP

Every panel realigned, damaged steel replaced, and the shell blasted to bare metal before a single coat of color went on.

• Panel AlignmentThe body was meticulously assembled to align the doors, trunk, hood, and fenders. Rear moldings, bumpers, and taillights were all pre-fit to guarantee a perfect flush finish.
• MetalworkThe damaged right rear quarter panel and tail panel were replaced with new steel, ensuring flawless gaps and fitment.
• FirewallSmoothed, cleaned, contoured, and modified to accommodate a massive 540ci big block and a 700-R4 overdrive transmission. All unnecessary factory holes in the firewall and inner fenders were filled for an ultra-clean look.
• Blasting & PrimerMounted to a body dolly, media-blasted to bare metal, and sealed in premium self-etching epoxy primer before block-sanding.
• PaintHouse of Kolor candy base with a urethane clear coat.

A fully rotisserie-finished chassis, built to carry big-block power on a modern, tunable suspension.

• Rotisserie ChassisThe frame was completely disassembled, media-blasted, and mounted to a rotisserie where all seams were welded, smoothed, and finished in high-gloss durable black urethane paint.
• Chassis BuildFully assembled with engine & transmission, front & rear suspension, and plumbed with fuel and brake lines prior to body installation.
• Front SuspensionRideTech StrongArm tubular A-arms, RideTech ShockWave air springs, a heavy-duty sway bar, and a modern power steering box with all-new linkage.
• Rear SuspensionHeavy-duty Currie 9″ posi rear end with 3.50 gears, supported by a RideTech 4-link rear suspension system and matching ShockWave air springs.

540 cubic inches of big block Chevrolet power, routed through a fully custom drivetrain.

• Engine & TransA 540 CI Big Block Chevrolet (BBC) engine paired with a 700-R4 automatic overdrive transmission, sitting on custom-fabricated motor and transmission mounts.
• Exhaust & DrivetrainCustom-fabricated headers dump into a fully custom exhaust system finished in premium Jet-Hot ceramic coating. Power reaches the Currie rear end via a custom-built, balanced driveshaft.
• PlumbingThe chassis was meticulously plumbed with all-stainless steel brake and fuel lines.

Body meets chassis, and the modern comforts go in.

• Body MountsThe finished body was mated back to the chassis using premium Grade 8 hardware and brand-new rubber body mounts.
• InsulationThe underside of the floorboards received durable Raptor Liner protection. The entire interior structure was lined with Boom Mat sound-deadening material to maximize ride comfort.
• Final AssemblyAll-new glass, premium trim, and fresh moldings alongside modern conveniences — power steering, power brakes, electric windows, remote power locks, and a custom air conditioning system with modern climate control.

A smoothed, show-quality bay built to keep the big block cool under real driving load.

• Aesthetics & CoolingThe smoothed engine bay highlights the 540 CI big block, topped with polished aluminum valve covers and custom-made color-matched injector covers.
• InductionA custom-fabricated air intake tube cleanly routes fresh air down into the right front inner fender, drawing from a high-flow cone filter tucked safely behind the headlight.
• AccessoriesHeavy-duty cooling via a custom-fabricated radiator core support, matching aluminum radiator, AC condenser, and dual electric fans pushing 3,600 CFM, controlled by the fuel injection computer.

A dual-battery electrical system and a fully managed air suspension, both tucked cleanly out of sight.

• ElectricalPowered by a 190-amp alternator charging a dual-battery system, managed by a main battery switch and a dual-battery isolator, with a custom-built, neatly labeled fuse and relay panel.
  • Battery #1 controls general operations
  • Battery #2 controls air ride and stereo systems
  • Both can be Bluetooth controlled
  • Isolator charges both batteries and separates them for individual use
  • Battery switch shuts off power to the vehicle
• Air RideRideTech air management system with 4-corner ride-height sensors, dual digital compressors, and a 5-gallon air tank. All components, batteries, and the electronic parking brake are cleanly and serviceably tucked away in the trunk.
• E-StopElectric parking brake, push-button to set and release.

Modern surround sound, hidden entirely behind a factory-correct dashboard.

• SourceHidden Bluetooth receiver with hands-free phone integration — the stock radio face remains in the dash for a factory-correct aesthetic.
• PowerA true 1,340-watt high-performance amplifier.
• SpeakersA 10-inch free-air subwoofer mounted into an insulated bulkhead, paired with two 6x9″ two-way speakers hidden in the rear deck behind acoustically transparent fabric, and two 3½″ speakers housed in custom-built toe-board kick panels under the dash.

Original 1957 seat frames, reworked into a driver-focused cabin without losing the period-correct look.

• SeatingThe front seating started as an original 1957 Chevy bench seat, sectioned and shortened by 9 inches out of the center to create two independent, custom-padded bucket seats on a custom-modified dual-track system. The factory rear seat frame was fully stripped and re-padded. All seats are upholstered in premium leather accented by period-correct 1957 reproduction fabric, with four matching seatbelts and classic chrome buckles — front belts anchored directly to the seat frames to keep the floors clean.
• Console & DashA full custom-fabricated center console flows between the front seats, housing the gear selector, RideTech air ride controller, and six power window switches, with an integrated armrest and storage. A custom under-dash panel integrates the modern AC vents and climate controls, fully wrapped in leather.
• Heater PanelOriginal heater panel modified with four switches:
  • #1 — Pushbutton for E-STOP electric parking brake
  • #2 — Rotary knob for dash light dimming
  • #3 — Switch to manually connect both batteries
  • #4 — Switch to power up air ride and stereo when parked and powered off
• Finishing TouchesCustom headliner with an original-style dome light and sun visors. Door, kick, and quarter panels custom-fabricated from 6061 aluminum, wrapped in leather, wool carpet, and reproduction fabric with new stainless moldings. Floors leveled with two layers of 1-inch real jute carpet padding and finished in premium wool Porsche carpet.

Show-quality chrome and modern lighting on a timeless profile.

• LightingUpgraded with high-performance HCEC headlights for modern visibility.
• TrimShow-quality chrome bumpers, polished hood rockets, fender extensions, and a custom front grille insert give the car a striking, timeless profile.