1957 Chevy Frame-off Restoration | 8 years in 30 minutes | Do you rate this twin turbo ride?

[@Juan-ll6sf]

With all that complicated custom restoration repairs, I would have substituted the straight steering column with a safety steering system, reinforced the cabin, doors, floor, and hardtop to upgrade the body to today's crash protection standards. Everything else was a wonderful remanufacturing and restoration work. You have a unique 1957 restored Chevy Bel Air. Thanks.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Cheers😎

[@leonardfoster6252]

You ought to be proud of what you have done and what you have! Perfection is at a high cost...

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Leonard, that’s very kind👍😎

[@rustyrodgarage2686]

Wow,probably the best 57 I have ever seen.great job

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks for the kind words mate, I sincerely appreciate it. I really do love the car, that’s for sure👍😎

[@AdrianoTassini]

Just amazing!! I have never seen such a beatifull work before. Congratulations. Is is just perfect!!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate, I appreciate that! It took a long time, but the end result is everything!

[@rossgabriel2639]

A truly magnificent example of a 2 door 57 chev, the noise is music to the ears. From one hoon to another, stay well and as I've heard before, keep the shiny side up.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Ross, good to know there are other hoons out there watching. I love the 57 and can’t wipe the smile off my face every time I feed it. Definitely gonna keep the shiny side up on this one. Cheers😎👍

[@tonyradmilovich3154]

Had an exhaust leak in one of my 57 BelAir's back in '73. Pulled it into the shed, popped the hood, dropped the left side header, slipped in a new gasket, bolted it all back together and was off for a night's cruising. It's a whole different world today.

[@JafffaAdventures]

That’s the way it should be mate. I’ve got no one but myself to blame, I engineered and fabricated it myself😂😎

[@tonyradmilovich3154]

Ta! Full disclosure... It was partly to balance out the very different world of the Pro Stock Camaro sitting in my actual shop. On balance, I think I had more fun bracket racing the '57 on Wednesday nights! @@JafffaAdventures

[@JafffaAdventures]

Awesome 👍😎

[@stuartwilson5634]

Terry, hats off to your Sir, absolutely brilliant.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thank you Stuart, that is very kind of you to take the time to say so. Have a great weekend mate😎👍

[@Grod31]

WOW an incredible build one of the best restorations videos ive ever seen you should be very proud and iam sure your dad would be very proud of this rebuild. As a kid I assembled model of a Red 57 chev and it sat on a shelf above my bed for year and I always said to myself one day you'll get the real thing its still a dream but you never know. Thanks again for the fantastic video.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks for the kind words mate. Keep the dream alive, you will get there mate👍😎

[@thirdtimeround-chromenomads]

That paintwork is something to be extremely proud of, my friend 👍

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Frank, I am indeed proud and very happy with the final outcome. Thanks for watching mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@RyanBassForLife]

I also like a 1970 Chevy Chevelle 454 SS

[@JafffaAdventures]

Very cool😎

[@itroy3039]

Absolutely awesome 57 Nice little history lesson to go with it I remember watching running on empty as a kid I love the 57 🍻

[@JafffaAdventures]

That was a great movie Troy, I loved it too. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, I sincerely appreciate it. Your kind words are very humbling. Cheers😎👍

[@Aidansbuilds]

Love this level of attention to detail, nice build!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thank you mate, that’s very kind of you to say😎👍

[@mylesdavidson5657]

Simply AMAZING Terry this video took my breath away. Very inspiring

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Myles that is very kind of you to say. You can do anything you put your mind to if your passion runs deep enough. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@keithfoss7395]

Impressive restoration would have to be the best Chevy in the world.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Keith, it’s certainly had the most love and sweat put into it. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@jonboy9912]

Your magnificent work has produced a wonderful car of which you should be justifiably proud!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate, that’s very kind of you to say. It’s a gorgeous day out today, I think I’ll go for a cruise👍😎

[@OverlandPNW]

That's a gorgeous 57!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate, I appreciate the kind words 😎👍

[@dicky3001]

Wow. That was a lot of work. But we’ll worth it.. great finish..great car..I’m very jealous..😜😜

[@JafffaAdventures]

Cheers Richard. Had it out for a cruise today, loved it😎👍

[@terryburnham727]

One word SWEET.

[@JafffaAdventures]

One word Terry, thanks! Have a great weekend mate😎👍

[@overlandingand4WD]

That's a Herculean project Terry, no doubt repaid by the awesome finished product!!

[@JafffaAdventures]

It was massive mate, but the rewards are pretty bloody good, especially when I squeeze the throttle 😉👍😎

[@RyanBassForLife]

I love your 57 chevy. It looks amazing. My dream car is a red 1959 cadillac or 1957 chevy Bel Air. I also like my 93 Chevy metallic teal Suburban.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate, that’s very kind. I’m a bit partial to the 59 Caddie as well, beautiful ride😎👍

[@RyanBassForLife]

@@JafffaAdventures yeah my dad had a 1965 Coupe Deville Cadillac in mint shape unfortunately his motor went out and he was broke so he sold it.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Bummer😔

[@adelarsen9776]

I compliment you on your passionate dedication to restoring a piece of motoring history.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thank you Ade, that means a lot 👍😎

[@geniferteal4178]

You had me with the window cranks. Nice touch!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Lol, cheers and thanks for the kind words 👍😎

[@captain54526]

What a craftsman you are and such skill ! I tip my hat to you ! An awesome 57 Chevrolet !!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thank you mate, that is very kind of you to say. Cheers😎👍

[@brentmcd12]

wow !! beautiful color !!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Brent, it was my choice 40 plus years ago and still love it😎👍

[@clemdoog3354]

What a beautiful car and an amazing job you have done Terry! Well done!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thank you mate, that is very kind of you to take the time to share. I certainly do love driving it, in fact I think I’ll go for a cruise now. Cheers😎👍

[@mattstewart6427]

Love it terry! What a story. Bet ya won't be selling that in a hurry!

[@JafffaAdventures]

No sir Matt, I think they’ll cover me up before I move that car on. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@BrokenSprocket]

Fantastic job lots of work...

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thank you mate, it sure was a lot of work but sooo worth it👍😎

[@patrickrooney5130]

The car is just beautiful. We'll done buddy.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Patrick, that’s very kind of you to say. Cheers👍😎

[@6wilbur9]

Just... wow!! Phenomenal build!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thank you mate, that is very kind of you to say. Cheers😎👍

[@shanenorwell8580]

Can’t believe I missed this video, what a truely awesome build. Props to you for having the staying power to get such a massive job completed. I’m sure you had your doubts at times but got there in the end.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Shane, that is very kind of you to say. There were certainly low points along the way but as they say...how do you eat an elephant, one bite at a time. I certainly won’t take 8 years to get the FJ45 restomod done😉. Cheers😎👍

[@jimburig7064]

I enjoyed this video because of the detailed narration instead of a selection of oldies music. If the panels that are available now were available in the 60s there may be more viable tri-fives around.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Jim, that’s great feedback. A year ago I might have done exactly that with the oldies music, but I have changed my editing style to try and be more informative and less mindless entertainment. It’s great to see you have appreciated that. Thank you 👍😎

[@gushennessey5224]

Awesome work like always buddy, my DREAM CAR in my DREAM COLOR!!! 😍😍😎😎

[@JafffaAdventures]

Nice one Gus, my dream x2 as well. I have to pinch myself every time I climb behind the wheel. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@keitherskine8572]

I really enjoyed watching this video Terry. Always great to see the engineering mind at work. Some serious 'go' under that bonnet, but then again, too much power is never nearly enough. 😉

[@JafffaAdventures]

Funny you should mention too much power Keith, I have a story that I neglected to put in the video. I’m running around 10psi of boost. I screwed it up to 12psi and took the car out and it scared the crap out of me. It fired the tyres in first and second, and nearly speared me into a tree in 3rd. I drove it back into the shed and wound it back down to 10psi. I found my limit that day! Thanks for watching and sharing your kind words mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@9856CB]

This brings back memories of my 57 Chev that I bought in 1968 while in the service. Before being shipped to Vietnam, I drove it home from Tustin, CA to W. Long Branch, NJ to put on blocks till I got discharged and home. Loaned it to my brother for his HS prom and he unfortunately destroyed the R/rear corner panel backing into a telephone pole. This was after I spent BoKoo money to have it painted Emerald Green. Ended up selling it to his "shop teacher" for peanuts. Oh well, I thoroughly enjoyed your restoration.....EXCELLENT WORK. My only negative comment is the Gold........never liked it on any car as an accent.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Good story mate, thanks for sharing👍😎

[@markdoro8659]

This made me smile from start to finish. What an epic and absolutely amazing job, thanks for sharing it.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Mark, that’s very kind of you to say mate. You can’t wipe the grin off my face every time I hit the key. Have a great weekend mate👍😎

[@jeffreywagner672]

Beautiful car, I've always loved the 57 Chevy Bel Air, Great job.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Jeffery that’s very kind of you to say. Cheers 😎👍

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Holly crap!!! Terry that is a weapon mate, love your work. Cheers Steve

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Steve, it’s a great car to drive that’s for sure👍😎

[@4tosserstouringcompany249]

What a beast, one of my favourite cars and you have done a beautiful job Obviously a labour of love Congratulations Regards Joe

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks very much for saying so Joe, you are very kind. It was definitely a labour of love and I’m glad it shows through in the finished car. Have a great weekend mate😎👍

[@edsmith2033]

I feel ya bro I own one also, there's something about it that you can't explain🏁👍🏁

[@JafffaAdventures]

Nice one Ed, it’s definitely hard to explain, especially to non car people. Thanks for watching mate 😎👍

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

Nice car to say the least. I love it.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate, that's very kind of you to say. Cheers

[@winluben2909]

I have always wanted one! Your restoration is amazing. Thank you for sharing. Love love love these cars.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thank you mate, they is very kind of you to say👍😎

[@crispyinasia61]

Such Passion!! Great restoration and sounds awesome and drives beautifully. Well Done Terry!!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Andrew, you are very kind for taking the time to comment and share. I really really do love that car. Cheers😎👍

[@NeonZX4]

What an amazingly beautiful car. At least you can drive it pretty much all year long. Up here in Alberta I’ve already put my 67 Corvette and 69 Olds 442 in to hibernation for the winter. We’ve got a pretty short season to drive our cars. At least we’ve got our cars, but I wish it was sunny and warm all the time. I’m not alone when it comes to that wish. lol

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate. I was born and lived in Canada until I was in my mid 20’s so I know exactly what you are talking about with the short season. One of the things grateful for here in Australia every day. Sounds like you have two very cool rides, enjoy them mate. Thanks for watching and for your kind words mate, I sincerely appreciate it 👍😎

[@79redmalibu]

Beautiful work

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thank you mate, that’s very kind of you to take time to share👍😎

[@hanshonstatzky961]

Love the car, once again great job

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Hans, that is very kind of you to take the time and share your thoughts. Cheers😎👍

[@brentmorris8467]

Beautiful car!!!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Brent😎👍

[@jorgegustavoocamposcaceres5656]

Too awesome that restoration and final drive!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate, I certainly am smiling every time I get behind the wheel. Cheers👍😎

[@jorgegustavoocamposcaceres5656]

@@JafffaAdventures, you are welcome.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Cheers👍😎

[@Oldfatbeerman]

Awesome job on an awesome car , thanks for walking us through those 8 years . I'd love to see a show on Matt's wagon , it looks pretty schmick too 😎 .

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate, I appreciate your kind words. I’ll see if I can convince Matt for a walk through of his XW, it’s very cool. Cheers😎👍

[@kaynemcconville5349]

Terry, that is an absolute piece of artwork. The video is awesome but just doesn't cut the mustard for me; I want to go for a spin 🤣🤣. Frigging awesome

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Kayne, that is very kind of you to say. You’re dead right as well mate, driving it is SOOO much better than watching it. I put my heart and soul in the car, I’m glad viewers like you can appreciate it. Thanks for watching mate 😎👍

[@V8N8T]

Great work on your 57! I recently got my uncles old 57, it's basically a rolling shell but has good bones and can't wait to start working on it but I've got a few projects ahead of it. Do you have any info your willing to share on plating at home?

[@JafffaAdventures]

Good stuff, enjoy the restoration journey mate. I picked my kit up from an Australian business that is no longer trading. I’d start with google mate. Cheers👍😎

[@V8N8T]

@@JafffaAdventures thanks will do

[@JafffaAdventures]

@@V8N8T all good 😎

[@brentthompson6223]

Yeah nice Terry, that colour with the gold shining thru looks bloody awesome!!! I gotta ask with all the boys always doing work at your place you must have a big beer fridge in that shed 😂😂🤙🤙

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Brent, yes I do indeed love that candy apple red colour 😀. Definitely no beer fridge in the shed, I don’t want to distract any of my helpers😂. Thanks for watching mate😎👍

[@easyjerryl69]

All of your hard work looks great ! You did a really nice job on that car !

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thank you sir that is very kind of you to say. Cheers 😎👍

[@kevinsnyder8448]

You did good Bro Man like the attention to detail

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate, I appreciate that very much 👍😎

[@kevinsnyder8448]

@JafffaAdventures you got it bro . I hope one day our workds will mess peacefully

[@JafffaAdventures]

Cheers

[@hardnoxgrad5763]

Now I know why I do not want to restore my 1955 Chevrolet Nomad . I bought it in 1968…and still have it. I’m ready to sell it now.. Your 57 looks great.

[@JafffaAdventures]

If I lived near you I’d buy it, I love the Nomads!! Thanks for the kind words mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@Mr105.]

You're one skilled man Terry. Top job👍👍

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate, that is very kind of you to say. Have a great weekend mate😎👍

[@Steveolds]

That’s a beautiful car

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate, that’s very kind of you to take the time to say so. Cheers😎👍

[@travisnunya4641]

Awesome work i wish i was knowledge enough to build something like this

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thank you Travis, that is very kind of you to say. When I started out, I did not know much either, but if you want it bad enough you will find a way. Enjoy your own personal journey mate😎👍

[@williamlane9140]

Goddamn I love this car too!!! Nice work and it's not a trailer queen.!!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks William I really do love it, probably because I put my heart and sole into it...and love thrashing it😉😎👍

[@billwalker7556]

Ive wanted one for years. i was born in 57. im still hoping/looking.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Good stuff mate, they are out there 👍😎

[@billwalker7556]

@@JafffaAdventures I will keep looking.

[@JafffaAdventures]

@billwalker7556 enjoy mate👍😎

[@billwalker7556]

@@JafffaAdventures I hope to find one before I get too old to enjoy one. Lol

[@JafffaAdventures]

I hear ya mate👍😎

[@leonardfoster6252]

That car was rotted away! Lots of work and money, plus time to make it right! Good job!

[@JafffaAdventures]

It was a lot worse than I thought it was when I started, that’s for sure. Thanks for the kind words mate👍😎

[@ericgammon-cg3lb]

Fantastic build! Certain small details really set it off! I have the same dash trim and cannot get the plastic “wiper” indicator to fit back in the bezel

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks for the kind words. That’s the cool thing about some builds, the small details that are often overlooked. Cheers👍

[@chrisallen2005]

Stunning car. Not what truly falls into the description of a restoration if I may say so. Excellent restomod for sure.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Cheers mate👍😎

[@boneyardrestorodz2536]

Cool video 😎Thanks for sharing it.

[@JafffaAdventures]

No worries mate, thanks for checking it out 😎👍

[@kevinwatson6743]

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[@edweigman9683]

Nice work! If you can do all that prep work and wet sanding, you can get the same results spraying it yourself in your garage. You obviously have the talent. Yes, more trash in the paint without a booth, but wet sanding will remove all the garbage.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Cheers mate, that’s very kind. I’m definitely going to give painting my next project a go myself in the shed as all you say is on the money👍😎

[@edweigman9683]

@@JafffaAdventures it all how much time you want to invest, I painted three cars in my garage with professional results, it's all about the time you're willing to put into it. Save some money and spray it yourself, you already did all the hard stuff, the painter had it easy!

[@JafffaAdventures]

@edweigman9683 agree 100%😉😎

[@markking6153]

Love that wedding pic

[@JafffaAdventures]

Yes, me too mate, it’s awesome. Thanks for watching Mark😎👍

[@markking6153]

@@JafffaAdventures first rate on the 57. For real... awesome!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate, I put a lot of blood and dollars in this one but the reward of driving it is soooo worth it. Cheers 😎👍

[@martinedwards4522]

beautiful labor of love sir 👍🏻

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thank Martin, that is very kind of you to say. Cheers👍😎

[@daleolson3506]

Nice car great job

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Dale, that’s very kind mate👍😎

[@kevinhurley7846]

Amazing!

[@JafffaAdventures]

That’s Kevin, it’s a blast 👍😎

[@LimestoneCoastCustoms]

Well FECK ME !! I knew there was something I liked about you Terry! Most people wouldn't know what it takes to achieve a build like that & you have done exceptionally well! I love the knowledge you have & obvious passion you share. I'm looking forward to getting into more of your videos! Congrats on an Awesome Dream Car!!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks for the kind words Rod. I love this car to bits and am soo glad I stuck with it over the years and got it done. There were times when I could not see the light at the end of the tunnel, that’s for sure. I’ll do my best with future content, and I am learning as I go. I’m glad you found some entertainment here, thanks for checking Jafffa Adventures out mate. Cheers😎👍

[@drainpluggarage]

Love the old tri5s👍

[@JafffaAdventures]

Meet too mate, timeless😎👍

[@canamforlife2275]

Wow incredible work and a true restore... and good old steel that you could really work with weld and finish proper car is amazing I have my late father's 93 gmc 1500 5spd nothing special but I still hope to restore it some day with my son as a project together

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks for the kind words mate, I sincerely appreciate it. Your 93 1500 sounds very cool, and your son will be a very lucky boy to have a father like you to work shoulder to shoulder with. Enjoy and cheers😎👍

[@leonardfoster6252]

Most people would of gave up, too much work... I done the same thing, gold base paint and put gold metal flake over the base paint before applying the candy apple red paint and had to put a intercoat between the metal flake to keep from the candy bleeding through to the under lying paint... Looks beautiful with the Gold base paint and gold metal flake... accents in gold also, looks good.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate, I appreciate you sharing👍😎

[@dstorm7752]

I like the old crank windows better, and wouldn't have installed any special sound system, but love the rest

[@JafffaAdventures]

Cheers mate👍😎

[@jimmypratt6450]

Absolute amazing restoration (only downside was the center interior colunm) i apprieciate the amount time , money and effort you've put into this project . Superb

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Jimmy, that’s very kind of you to take the time to comment and share. Cheers👍😎

[@keithlane4343]

What an awesome build. I love all the cool features and details you put into it. My friend from high school (late 1970's) had a 1955 Chevy that we used to work on all the time we weren't working on my '69 Camaro. We were too impatient to drive them to put cool power windows and illuminated buttons in them. I remember using a milk crate to sit on to go cruising a few times in the '55 Chevy because there wasn't enough time to put it back together before we had to leave. That's the beauty building a car as a mature adult. Again, great job, thank you for sharing. Ok, what's the next project car ....... :)

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks for the kind words and for sharing your story mate, that’s very cool. I had a 1951 Henry J on a 60 Chev chassis when I was younger, and I remember sitting on a milk crate and my mate pulling the car down the road with his motorbike with me behind the wheel....just like you we were too impatient to wait to get it running😂. The next project is already underway and I have a video series in progress detailing that restoration. Check out my FJ45 Restomod playlist if you want to follow along. Cheers😎👍

[@stevemoyse6454]

Stunning car !!! The only problem with this vid is , I’m nowhere near as impressed with the 200 bonnet mod vid now that you’ve shown your true skill set😜

[@JafffaAdventures]

Too funny Steve, thanks for the kind words mate. I’ll try and step it up when I do the FJ45 bodywork and mods😉. Keep the shiny side up and have a great weekend 👍😎

[@roberthogate6310]

wow u lucky dude !

[@JafffaAdventures]

Cheers😎👍

[@earloffife4505]

My God what a car! With that as a template how good will the Landcruiser look when it is done. Bloody rippa

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks for the kind words mate, I sincerely appreciate it. That’s the sorta line I’m going down with the cruiser but a little less refined. At least I think I know what I’m doing now😂. Cheers😎👍

[@billycloudy9078]

Dude, I love how he was explaining his dad‘s 57 how he took the 283 bored out the trip power on it put a four on floor in it I was like yeah! 🤘because if I had a 57 that’s what I wanna do with it Maybe not the tri-power thinking more like dual quad set up or just Holley EFI Btw yours is cool too. Just a little bit too much for me but I love all 57 chevs still on the lookout for one for a good price.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Good stuff mate. My dad seeded my love for the 57’s and I am so glad he did. I hope you find what you are after mate😎👍

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

God dam I love that car. Absolutely stunning Terry. I think I need to go get third and a fourth job now as my wife wants one too. That car is a credit to you mate thanks for sharing. Do yo take it to any shows or meets? Get it down to the Summernats next year and we'll meet up. Cheers Jim

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Jim, I’m still digging myself out of a mound of debt on it but sooo worth it. I don’t really go to car shows and the like. I built it to drive and enjoy and that’s what I do. If someone compliments the car while I’m filling up at a petrol station, that’s about as close to showing the car I get. Thanks again Jim 😎👍

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

@@JafffaAdventures Fair enough mate

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks for understanding Jim😎👍

[@gregwhittingham1909]

Great video Terry, your passion comes through loud and clear. As a matter of interest, what are the GGs or have you not had it on a dyno. As previous mentioned, the colour is great. Keep the correct side up in this case as it's shinny underneath too.

[@JafffaAdventures]

That’s too funny Greg, I never thought of that but it’s very apt. I have not had it on the dyno but I have a desktop dyno program where you enter all the parameters and it comes out around 600hp at the flywheel. I really do love that car, I put my heart and soul into it. Thanks for watching mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@donyalewells1388]

Bad ass whip!!!!!!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate, it’s a blast👍😎

[@v8s01]

Wow 🤩

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate😎👍

[@v8s01]

Always wondered what was under the covers thanks for sharing

[@JafffaAdventures]

My pleasure mate, I drive I as much as I can😎👍

[@arfshesaid4325]

just curious , where did all the Limey jargon come from ....lol......with all due respect of course......oh ya just a beauty, congrats, a real peach

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate, I appreciate the kind words re the 57. I lived in Canada for 25 years and Australia for 30 now, both British colonies. I’m no linguist but possibly a connection there 😉👍😎

[@keithlane4343]

What is the engine specs? The induction / fuel injection looks like 1990's LT-1 , but it looks like it has a distributer ( no OptiSpark ) . It sounds awesome. I'll have to rewatch it to see if I missed engine info / cam / etc. Did you get a chance to dyno it ? Stunning car.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Keith, the car puts a smile on my dial every time I drive it. The engine is a 350 4 bolt main block and that’s the only factory item on it I think. The crank is a scat forged unit, H beam rods, dished hyperutectic pistons, custom ground crow cam, with a Holley intake and fuel rails, and bosh injectors. I’m pretty sure I ran through this in the video somewhere. It was running 600hp on an old tune, it’s probably a little tamer than that now because I dialed the boost back after scaring myself😂. Question again mate😎👍

[@dave5833]

Running the wires through the hinges was very Clever.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Dave, that’s very kind of you to say. It took a lot of work but was worth it in the end. Cheers😎👍

[@dave5833]

@@JafffaAdventures thanks for your reply. I have a stainless steel line and thought about contact type for the jamb and the door.

[@JafffaAdventures]

That sounds cool. How do they work when the door is in the open position?

[@dave5833]

@@JafffaAdventures they disconnect when the door is closed the connect. Amazon has them for sale in almost any configuration.

[@JafffaAdventures]

I see. So that means you cannot open or close power windows with the door open, and you door speakers cut out if the door is open as well. I think I prefer my method where it’s live full time. Thanks for sharing and educating me. Cheers😎👍

[@MrPaulygbme]

Nice car have exactly the same to do myself. Only difference is I’m going big block. Have to say apart from enjoying watching the video cracked me up hearing your Canadian accent with some ripper Aussie sayings. “Kick her in the guts” was my fav 🤣

[@JafffaAdventures]

Sounds like you will have a ripper of a ride when your done mate. Enjoy the journey, and keep the shiny side up👍😎

[@charlesstaceylindseysr4354]

I could of went all day with out hearing your last g.d. comment ! Beautiful car and build ! But for your degrading comment at end , sorry from a 55-57 man ! Enjoy the ride Sir !!

[@JafffaAdventures]

You know I'll enjoy it mate, cheers!

[@jeromymckay3121]

Hello I'm restoring a 57 2 door post it has always been a dream of mine aswel I'm just very curious on how you fit the interior reer and front seats I have a vy commodore parts car I wanted to put the interior in the 57 do you have eneymore pics or tips for me thanks in advance 😀 😊

[@JafffaAdventures]

I custom fabricated the mounts for the seats Jeromy. In addition, I cut the foam down on the rear seats, and built the foam up on the front seats. I do have photos but am on the road for another few months so do not have access to my archive drive. Cheers

[@jeromymckay3121]

@Jafffa Adventures OK jafffa thanks mate for the information if you do get time my email address is [e-mail] if you get time to send me a few picks I would really appreciate it thanks mate in advance keep the old GM and all classic/vintage? Cars rolling thanks mate 👍

[@MarkHelka]

That is a beautiful color on that 57

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Mark, I’m very happy with how it turned out. In the sunshine it is simply dazzling 👍😎

[@theariesexperiment4642]

Easy mate. Your gonna run the paint off her. 🤣👍💪🇺🇸💪

[@JafffaAdventures]

It goes hard enough that’s for sure😉😂. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 👍😎

[@LuisGarcia-vg1id]

23 Feb 2024, wipers operat backwards. When in the off position, they both point outwards. Any recommendations on how to fix?

[@JafffaAdventures]

No sorry mate. I have 2 speed aftermarket Raingear wipers installed and they just worked out of the box. Cheers

[@bkizers]

Great restoration on your '57 would like to know what was the total price?

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Robert, I appreciate the kind words. Just north of 90k AUD including the purchase price of the car. Cheers👍😎

[@bkizers]

Where did you learn the body work and the mechanical work you must have a background of that type of work you pulled off some great stuff. I'm a retired Master Technician and helped build many hotrods for Reno's Hot August Nights. If you haven't gone to it you should put it on your bucket list

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Robert, I have not been but I live in Australia so don’t get over to Nevada much (as in I’ve never been there🤪). I did my studies in Microbiology and Chemistry and learned body and mechanical work in my back shed making lots of mistakes. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@johnstratmeyer5161]

Where did you get that inner fender brace patch panel @ 15:05?

[@JafffaAdventures]

Mate, I got all the patch panels from Classic Chevy International but I am sure Danchuck would carry them as well. Cheers

[@anthonywyche6027]

Does the dual antenna contract and retract?

[@JafffaAdventures]

The drivers side does, the passenger side does not but only because I put a dummy antenna in there. You could install a power antenna if you want both to retract. Cheers👍😎

[@cubaparatodostravelagency2039]

I love what you ve done! Where can i buy these parts?

[@JafffaAdventures]

Cheers mate. What parts?

[@mtheidt]

you have a new subscriber in me

[@JafffaAdventures]

Sounds great Mike, I trust you will find some interesting content here. Have a look in the library, it’s got trips, builds, mods, reviews...all sorts of stuff. Go well mate😎👍

[@anthonywyche6027]

Do they make a automatic transmission for the 57 Chevy?

[@JafffaAdventures]

They came out with a power glide auto in 57, and many many different autos have been retrofitted since. The sky is the limit 😎

[@leonardfoster6252]

Boy! I bet that is a heavy car after all the things you done to it...

[@JafffaAdventures]

No sure mate, but 700hp moves it along!!

[@johnjohnston6066]

Only a dyed-in-wool hayseed would drive this car barefoot.

[@JafffaAdventures]

I’ve been singing the Fenderman’s Mule Skinner Blues for decades now😂😎