update on Old Betsy

[unionpacificrailroad]

PEace everyone,

i need a fuel pump, air filter, inline fuel filter ,and rear suspentions. i got hte air filter and fuel filter. next paycheck i will have the fuel pump next weekend. the dealership still has the headlight besels, grilles and grille bar and horn wheel. i sorted the stuff out. and the guy spend many hours and money restoring her! hundreds if not thousands. my car is a 283 V8. 4 barrel carb. and she is one powerful car! hehe ;) not to mention 47 years ol and not overhau and STILL runs! i have inspected the vcar inside out, top to bottom and she is in fair to good shape! worst part is the rust. when i can i will take pictures and send them to some of my pals. WE1, Angel, and Flowerchild17. also different because Every auto we have is pre 1972 constructed. 1950 Dodge 4door ( selling it to a friend at wok ), 1954 Army Deuce 1/2 ( my dads. needs carb work ), 1957 Chevy Bel Air 4 door ( mine, needs restored but runs and in god shape), 1967 Ford 1/2 ton ( has a 350 modified, burns rubber! ), and a 1971 Ford 3/4 ton ( the currently only operable auto.) soon my 57 will be the best operable auto!

later

the thinking flowe child

[WE1]

If I run across any parts for a female 57 chevy Bel-Air I'll be sure and let you know..;)

[MattInVegas]

I knew another young man from Nebraska who named his 57 Betsy.
(1968 I think that was.) Engine, then suspension. THEN chrome! Priorities.Maybe Upholstry before chrome even.

[unionpacificrailroad]

Peace Matt,


hmm. what was his name? and is he still around with the 57? i amy want to talk with him!

later

the tired flower child

[MattInVegas]

He still lives. Won't speak to me today, Sold the 57 in 1968 When he joined the USMC.
Met, then married my sister. He was from Omaha. (SP)

[unionpacificrailroad]

Peace Matt,


hmm. wonder if i got his 57 chevy? but hey its the car i always wanted! so i win!
i still have along way to go but look where i am now! i need to go to bed in a bit. i want to post some other thread in the old hipsters forum first.

later

the tired and wore out hipster

[unionpacificrailroad]

PEace WE,

thank you VERY much! i cant wait till i get her running! i just hope gas prices go down! i owe you WE. i jsut wish i could be more cincere, but i am very sleep and wore out. i am going to sleep more so i can think straight, & get back in the groove!

later

the tired flwoer child


If I run across any parts for a female 57 chevy Bel-Air I'll be sure and let you know..;)