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JC213 · 03-27-2008, 10:19 AM

I got some wheels and tires all aired up, slapped'em on the car to see how the alignment was after eyeballin it. Looked good enough to drive a couple yards down the street so i did... as I crept outa the garage I had decent pressure on the brakes, (after a few pumps, need to rebleed some more) so I went ahead and drove it on down the street! A big cloud of dust flew off the roof and I thought it was smoke from the motor at first looking through the rearview... now I notice sooo many little things to do now that it is nearing driveabilty. I attached some pics of the adventure yesterday so you guys could enjoy too. Im getting so close to being able to cruise this car! Just some cheapo rattle can black primer and get the car legal and I will be out on the road burnin some gas!

fiftyfivegasser · 03-27-2008, 10:51 AM

That's almost as exciting as having your first kid

I like the unfinished look...it's shows as a work in progress. Drive it and have fun.

Diognes56 · 03-27-2008, 11:52 AM

Congrats

. I bet that was fun

.

David

carls 56 · 03-27-2008, 11:59 AM

congrats!! looks cool!! i know your in trifive heaven!!!!!

Falfa55 · 03-27-2008, 12:07 PM

Cool!...I cant wait to have that feeling

Ronny's 55 · 03-27-2008, 12:24 PM

Neat, I know that is one ride you won't forget. Keep us posted on your progress. Looks like you will be cruising this summer. Good job.

57viper · 03-27-2008, 01:42 PM

It's really nice to see young men picking up the love of tri-5s I was afraid once the nostalgia guys died off the love affair would be over but there is hope with the younger generation picking up the torch. I drove my 57 for 14 years with a primer front end before I was able to restore it and once it was finished or near finished driving it was a whole new experience and even now after ten years every time is like the first time, I love my Chevy!!!!! Bob

Sweden · 03-27-2008, 06:15 PM

Great Pictures.

I can understand your feeling, it must be fantastic.

chevman57 · 03-27-2008, 07:05 PM

Glad you got to enjoy that experience. Bet the adrenilen was pumping. I can remember the first time i ran mine down the road from the first rebuild. It was primered red and i drove it about 3 miles with open headers on the way to the muffler shop.

I`m ready for that ride and feeling again myself. Keep the updates coming.
Terry

Chevynut · 03-27-2008, 07:10 PM

I can't wait for that day......

03-27-2008, 10:51 AM	#2
fiftyfivegasser Senior Member 1 Silver Star Join Date: Apr 2007 fiftyfivegasser's Garage Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 777 Member #2560	That's almost as exciting as having your first kid I like the unfinished look...it's shows as a work in progress. Drive it and have fun. __________________ Mike

03-27-2008, 11:52 AM	#3
Diognes56 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Diognes56's Garage Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 143 Member #2143	Congrats . I bet that was fun . David __________________ -------Let them hate, so long as they also fear------

03-27-2008, 12:07 PM	#5
Falfa55 Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Nov 2007 Falfa55's Garage Location: Willow Spring N.C. Posts: 267 Member #4091	Cool!...I cant wait to have that feeling __________________ Why'd I sell that car Jim

03-27-2008, 12:24 PM	#6
Ronny's 55 Senior Member 1 Gold Star Join Date: Jan 2008 Ronny's 55's Garage Location: Lancaster, SC Posts: 1,205 Member #4496	Neat, I know that is one ride you won't forget. Keep us posted on your progress. Looks like you will be cruising this summer. Good job. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/ronnystoess

03-27-2008, 01:42 PM	#7
57viper Tech Articles Historian Join Date: Dec 2005 57viper's Garage Location: Livermore California Posts: 1,537 Member #12	It's really nice to see young men picking up the love of tri-5s I was afraid once the nostalgia guys died off the love affair would be over but there is hope with the younger generation picking up the torch. I drove my 57 for 14 years with a primer front end before I was able to restore it and once it was finished or near finished driving it was a whole new experience and even now after ten years every time is like the first time, I love my Chevy!!!!! Bob __________________ http://www.trifive.com/webs/57viper/ 'When someone shares something of value with you and you benefit from it, you have a moral obligation to share it with others.

03-27-2008, 11:59 AM	#4
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03-27-2008, 06:15 PM	#8
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03-27-2008, 07:05 PM	#9
chevman57 Sr. Administrator Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Feb 2006 chevman57's Garage Location: Graham,Texas Posts: 35,692 Member #264	Glad you got to enjoy that experience. Bet the adrenilen was pumping. I can remember the first time i ran mine down the road from the first rebuild. It was primered red and i drove it about 3 miles with open headers on the way to the muffler shop. I`m ready for that ride and feeling again myself. Keep the updates coming. Terry __________________ http://s1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/chevman57/ http://www.cardomain.com/id/chevman57 http://www.trifive.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1177 1957 2dr sedan Bel Air, owned since 1978 1972 Chevelle Malibu, awaiting rebuild,owned since 1979

03-27-2008, 07:10 PM	#10
Chevynut member Join Date: Jan 2007 Chevynut's Garage Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 12,277 Member #1769	I can't wait for that day......

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