[chubs57]

I've been looking around everywhere and I can't seem to find any sheet metal for the C Pillar. Whoever owned this car before me had an obsession with aluminum and house caulk...yeah. I've found B Pillar, but that's as far as my luck has gotten me. I was hoping maybe someone on here could help me out!

Anything would be appreciated!
Thanks

 

[bighunter6969]

you might have to make them out of sheet metal i dont belive ive ever seen them in the books iteher!!they dont look to hard to bend if you cant im sure there is some sheet metal guru around?

 

[1957 chevy nut]

If you don't think you can make them I'd watch EBAY or local swap meets/salvage yards for used 4 door quarters. I've seen the whole quarters with good C pillars go very reasonable on EBAY before.

 

[chubs57]

Hey MP&C. Would you be able to take pics of the C pillar up close.

Thanks

 

[craig32]

You just need a 'dog leg' for a '57? They make them. I bought a set of them from East Coast Chevy, but I'll have to modify them for my '55. Part # DL-50 specify L or R, all except 4 door HT $45.00 ea. Or IDL-50 for just the inside, $32.00 ea.

 

[Guest]

You just need a 'dog leg' for a '57? They make them. I bought a set of them from East Coast Chevy, but I'll have to modify them for my '55. Part # DL-50 specify L or R, all except 4 door HT $45.00 ea. Or IDL-50 for just the inside, $32.00 ea.

I decided to check out what Craig was talking about, so I may as well post a link for the part:http://eastcoastchevy.com/Catalog/CatalogPage57.html I think it may be to short, smart move would probably be to grab the one MP&C has.

 

[craig32]

I'm thinkin the replacement panel will fit, they come up almost to the door latch. The 55 also has a different shape rocker panel, it is concave as compared to the relatively flat 56-57 style.

 

[chubs57]

Thanks for all your help. I contacted MP&C about the c pillar and looking at some other sources. Still thinking of the b pillar replacement panels that are avaible to use those as good solid starting points.

Thanks again for the HELP.

 

[Guest]

I see pop-rivets at the bottom of your door striker, who knows whats under the striker itself. I'd check it before I ordered anything.

 

[chubs57]

The left side is that same way the aluminum stop a few inches below the striker. That part is solid.