57 Chevy SURPRISED us after frame RESTORATION!

[@bobbolieu9013]

Emily, I get a huge smile when you wear your hair up tied with a bandana. It reminds me of those posters from WWII and I think it was Rosie the Riveter.

[@steveleach6641]

You should do a tshirt with you in the Rosie the riveter pose. Bet you’d sell a million of them.

[@adrianberryhill]

@@steveleach6641thank y’all for this idea!!! I think so too 🇺🇸💪🏼

[@bobbolieu9013]

I was thinking about a calendar too. With you Emily, Aaron, Finley and your vehicles I think that you would have enough photos for a few years.

[@WhiskeyRiverRifleman]

You guys did a beautiful job on the frame. Looks awesome

[@kevinhenson6969]

Crazy how good the frame is , can't wait to see the 57 completed

[@richardgabel33]

This is way more like it !!! Aaron is smiling and talking more and it makes your channel unique. Change steering to Corvette and power assist. It will ride so much nicer. Talk to Peak and see if they will spring for a 600 cid big block and modified trans. Emily is always fun to watch which makes your channel one most of us look forward to seeing. Get rid of as much of the old setup as you can. Make it safe and reliable. This is becoming one of your most entertaining projects. Keep smiling Aaron it serves you well. Take care and be safe. Are you going to show your new garage and house renovation ?

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Wonderful comment!!! Thank you so much!! Yes, all of our house reno stuff will go on our other channel called Jump In with Aaron & Emily!

[@RichardMLowe]

​@flyingsparksgarage Does Mike Finnegan and 12v Dave know (need to let Cotton know so we have someone to blame 🤣🤣🤣🤣)

[@RDJ-v5j]

@@flyingsparksgarage just subscribed to your other channel.

[@richardharvey8939]

Always fun riding along with y’all 🎉

[@coreywhitacre6581]

Glad you made the decision to paint it. The rat rod shoebox is cool and all but I’m kinda tired of seeing it. I was curious how you were going to match the front fenders to the original paint too. And I agree that fake patina is lame. Excited to see what you do with it.

[@davis7959]

Fabulous entertainment, as always.

[@rickypevey7751]

Frame do look good

[@tomhendricksen1805]

I like this project. It will still have a surprise or two I suspect, but that is the way every project goes. Thank you for the great videos.

[@charleykeenan6171]

I appreciate these types of episodes. No "acid dip" - no rotisserie - just what you can accomplish on your own in a garage with hand tools. Great job 👏 As for the welds - Dan @DDSpeedshop noted this before as has Scott at Cold War Motors. "Like the factory" isn't always a real "life goal".. 😅

[@marvinm9408]

Keep up the great work. Can’t wait to see the progress on the 57.

[@arthursopsher1051]

I'm going to be patient and watch how the project comes out Emily and Aaron are doing a wonderful job

[@paulfox3532]

I'm glad to hear you're not going with a fake patina! Do it right!

[@wadepg]

I catch myself grinnin` ear to ear when you both have dialogue together. The chemisty between you both is absolutely awesome. Your skill sets are so diversified. Aaron is a true mechanic, while you Emily are a true PR person. I love your channel most days, some days Em, you put too much butter on the bread. Arron is a true blue man, getting stuff done. Emily, you are learning so much. Painting nails and painting cars.. That`s so awesome! modeling and mechanics do mix apparently..lol

[@Weidjeep]

Super excited you guys are starting a long term restoration project.

[@JamesDuncan-Author]

I bought a shirt. Should get here today.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Thank you James!!!

[@robertshatto2995]

When I strip paint,,I use clear plastic wrap on top of the stripper,,it helps to keep it wet,and not dry out,,,,easy clean up,,

[@MaximumDestruction80]

Roxy you sound so good

[@Allnightexplor]

You guys are so much fun to watch and have always wanted to see a 57 rebuild.

[@vxpenfold]

Loving this episode, I’m happy you are painting it now, fake patina is a funny thing, the way it’s done on Alex’s drag car I actually think is really good with the exposed carbon and it suits what that car is, but for a more daily driven car I .think it’s fine for small repair areas but when it starts getting about say 20-25% then it loses something. Plus I’m really excited to see a nice home built 55 that has nice paint etc but isn’t a 6 figure show build. As for episode on the car I’m not sure about other people but I’m more than happy to watch episodes when you don’t even get stuff done but,for want of a better way to put it, it feels like we are just hanging with you guys whilst working on the car

[@richardoswalt1009]

You have made the best decision because of the condition of the body and paint. You are young and have lots of time.

[@brucesahroian1482]

I owned my 57 for 18 years! During that time I did several modifications that brought that car forward! First, any mod worth considering must be done with "Name Brand" Parts! Thus adding value to the complete project! Which brought value to the sale of the car! Like your brake lines! I didn't get stock materials replacements! I did Willwood with Stainless steel brake lines! With 4 wheel disc brakes! Actually, One of the very best mods I did was a complete 21 circuit wiring harness! Yes, a electrical upgrade made a huge difference between things being iffy and NOT! You have yet to discover some of the things I discovered during my 18 years of "driving fun"!!

[@louisklok8463]

Got to paint it that cool original colour. I have not seen one that colour for a long time. It will look so good and nice a clean finish ❤❤

[@phillipclark3911]

You kids can do it love everything you do

[@stevensilver1014]

wow with a little bit of hard work the frame looks amazing

[@wesleysmith7676]

i really love the factory color

[@garydean4411]

I am sooo good with all the videos you want to put out on this car!!! I love 57 Chevys and I love full restos. And watching a small shop working through the problems as they come.,.even better! Keep up the good work guys.

[@toddbrown4886]

As long it's done nice it doesn't matter how long it takes it's still fun to see

[@chappy5538]

Glad you guys are doing your 57 got a project I am finishing up and going to redo my 55.

[@ivycycles]

Thank goodness you are painting it. It'll be AWESOME! It doesn't have to be a show car, just do it right and drive it!

[@S2NAZ]

Lookin good you two! You really can tell when you’re in your happy place. Look at those smiles! Woooo yea 👍🏻👊🏻😁

[@78elky]

Watched your videos for years and I love y'all. This new addition of the attack kittens is so much fun, but I'm biased having a couple ginger kitties of my own.

[@larrydavidson3402]

Now that your going to paint the 57 we will get to see more videos from FSG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like it.

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

Springtime in Texas is upon us. Watching you two get down and dirty on that 57 makes me want to get outside and get busy on my 99 Dodge Dakota, I purchased a complete Mevotech front end kit with Upper and Lower Control Arms, inner and outer tie rods and front shocks and chase down a power steering leak. What do you know I go and strain my hamstring making darn near impossible to even walk let alone bend over and attempt such a feat. I tell you what getting old sucks !!! I was wanting to get this done before mowing season really starts so I can get another 25 years out my truck. I guess I can always call around to shops and see who can get it done for me.

[@mikebo3667]

The frame was probably made at the Flint Metal Center (Chevrolet Frame and Stamping in 1957) and it was stick welded. We didn't start using wire welding until about 1978-79.

[@chrisprieur270]

I mean, that escalated quickly on the paint but now y'all can go hog wild on it if you want. Can't believe how good of shape that frame is in. Love the original blue and I think going back with that would look great with white where the secondary color goes on those cars.

[@gilbertwashburn7095]

Great video thanks I'm about a 69 Charger 1976 the only thing wrong with it was had five enamel paint jobs I zip stripped it in the driveway I used 24 gallons of marine stripper what a mess but the car turned off fantastic she never saw that car 440 4 speed buckets console positraction power windows Factory disc brakes up front paid 1200 bucks for it no rust straight as an arrow yeah that was long time ago but zip stripping your car with five paint jobs is a nightmare have a great day

[@dave3156]

Glad you are going to paint it. I have trouble with the rat rod look. Thinking back to my high school days the Beach Boys had a song out called No Go Showboat--guys back then were always concerned about appearance and if ran great that was secondary. Guess that's the way I came up. Will be great following this project 57 Chevy is an ICON of the car era. Thanks for sharing!!

[@earlwest6005]

I might also mention, when your paint on the frame is good and dry, roll it outside and use your little tractor and stand the frame up and wash out the inside of the frame tubes. They collect a lot of dust dirt and debris, which helps rot the tubes out.. I recently helped build a 55 two door, and it was in the 1998 flood. The frame rails had almost 1/2 of dirt and muck inside. We all know how much dirt moves around in West Texas. LOL.... Can't wait to see which way yall go with this thing. PS please move the rear springs either inside or under the frame rails, there is just not enough room for tires on these cars. Mini tub when doing trunk pan. Good luck.

[@stevewhite4621]

I'll be watching yall on this build . Love the 57 chevy!

[@edwardhughes3240]

You two have to do what you have to! I'm glad that you're painting the 57, I'm hoping for a Resto Mod! Eddie

[@williamnewsome7811]

I'm excited to see future episodes of this build. Keep up the great work.

[@michaelkading1423]

Love the real honesty and straight forwardness. This project is like life... curve balls at every turn. You just have to adjust and move forward!! Looking forward to this build.

[@glamiskid50]

I feel for you guys I stripped and painted a chassis and I’m getting ready to swap a body onto it. There’s always surprises hanging in there guys love your project. My first car was a 57 Chevy.

[@j2kinflarc768]

I’m loving this build. Who doesn’t love a 57 Chevy! One of my friends years ago had a beautiful 56 that I loved riding in when he would drive it. Aaron might not be shiny, but that man is far from dull😂 I would love to be able to reach into my toolbox and grab a tool that sharp 😉 I enjoy the contrast of the Emily Aaron relationship.

[@adrianberryhill]

I have said that so many times! Who DOESNT like a 57?! It is such a perfect car.

[@JimmyCarnley-m9l]

On that beautiful 57 Chevy you should use a complete Corvette front suspension with a 9 inch rear with 373 rear gears

[@dallasdunaway6479]

I can't wait to see what y'all decided for the chassis and suspension, I'm waiting for a hoodie and a keychain in the mail. love the channel!

[@marksnyder2232]

I tell you, I started using one of those clip-on Rustoleum can guns and feel it makes rattlecan painting a lot easier and more controlled. You definitely don't get finger fatigue. The rustoleum design (clamps around the center of the can) fits more cans than the one that snaps into the center. You might want to pick up a couple for your shop.

[@chrissummers2689]

I had to laugh when you spoke about going to Dallas. Texans seem to always talk about the time it takes to get anywhere, not mileage. Its almost always in hours. Six hours here, four hours there, like it was nothing. During my 2.5 years in Lubbock, it was at least six hours from anywhere.

[@millcrafters]

I think it is wonderful that you are doing this frame restoration. I had a restoration body shop when I started out in this trade. I used to do the body and frames for a company called T Bird Products. They restored 50's T Birds to like new condition. I wanted to comment that I used to take the frame as a separate unit to the sand blasters, and they had a huge Caterpillar motor sand blaster, and when it came back the whole thing, every nook and cranny looked like new metal. Leave the suspension on, rear, differential etc just like you have it. When it comes back spend an hour blowing sand out through the holes in the frame. THEN TREAT IT WITH LIQUID METAL PREP that gets the metal ready for accepting paint, and destroys those nasty little rust seeds created by metal powder meeting with the moisture in the air. All car manufacturers do "Pickling" dipping the bodies into acid/metal prep. Then go ahead and prime everything and paint it black. Then you go ahead and break down the suspension in order to replace for example the rubber bushings, and it is great if you put on new large washers and nuts. Makes it indistinguishable from new. You might as well do the rest of it. Take the body apart, and have the sandblaster do all of the innards surfaces like door jambs, motor compartment, floor both in passenger compartment, and trunk floor. DO NOT HAVE THEM SANDBLAST THE OUTSIDE PANELS INCLUDING THE HOOD, DOORS ETC. But DO have them sandblast the inners of those panels. You see the large blasters can heat up the metal on the straight part of the panels to the point that they warp, so deliver the body, and frame to them with the outside of the panels already stripped down to bare metal. The secret to stripping is to use a good amount of stripper. Let the stripper do all of the work. No heavy scraping needed. I think it is great what you are doing to the frame. We used to spend $250 to have the frame and body innards sand blasted. It took all of the work out of it. It is a show car ready procedure, indistinguishable from new.

[@TomLowers]

Ilove the older cars & trucks. I grow up with all them. I am 66 yrs old. Its why I love the older cars& trucks. You knew what they would & could do. Some of this new stuff I wont give you a dime for it !!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jimsfarm]

Love the sound of that GTO.

[@barretmcnab8746]

Started watching your videos from the very beginning a few months ago. I'm finally caught up!! Really enjoy your videos!

[@adrianberryhill]

This is AWESOME!!! Comments like these really motivate me. So grateful to be a part of this mom n pop operation, just like how so many people ran their own businesses when this car was made! 🇺🇸

[@micheltebraake7915]

Old cars always give surprises, it's a shame that you have to abandon the patina plan. So you should always have a plan B when carrying out a restoration.

[@mymoparstoo]

If you put the time into the car we will always put our time into watching them. Can't wait to see the progress and many decisions you will have to make.

[@buddydunham9586]

Emily I watch the channel just to hear your positive attitude and no fear outlook on life can't wait to see the progress!!!!!

[@Musabe009]

I think anyone who has watch your channel has become addicted to you guys daily and are stoked to have a long build. Loving it!!

[@ronaldfarmer1208]

Keep the grind going

[@pmae9010]

I am about t d this to my 55' 3800, I love the look of the paint!

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

I love the way as husband and wife yall work together as a team on the cars and yall both have really likeable personality. I seen the video when yall bought this car .

[@jasonfalk7696]

Cars that solid are only dreamed of where i live. Its great seeing you guys work together. As much as i like this channel for the cars, it doesn't compare to how you two work together. I hope more couples (families), sit down and watch your video's, and do more projects as a family. Who knows, maybe FSG has already saved a family or two!

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Love this bud🥰🥰🥰

[@adrianberryhill]

In the words of Em - Family First!!!!!

[@jasonfalk7696]

@@adrianberryhill Toto too...

[@andrewforte]

Aaron, if you're worried about running thick paint through your good paint gun, then go to Harbor Freight and pick up the $10 purple paint gun. It is decent enough for primer, sealer, and rust converter/encapsulator. Plus, if it clogs, just toss it😊

[@craigtaylor2953]

I'm actually glad you are going to paint the car. It will be so much better.

[@Crash-549-vh1]

I’m glad y’all chose to restore the 57 like I said it will pay off in the end going to be cool when finished something surely to be proud of keep on keeping on

[@bobbolieu9013]

I like it when you wear your "buddies" apparel. It gives them support too. I will be ordering more stuff next week.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

You’re the kindest!!!

[@bobbolieu9013]

@@flyingsparksgarage Thank you. You and Aaron are pretty fine yourselves

[@x35mmman]

back in 1973 I had a one owner 67 Chevelle Mailbu two door and I didn't to strip the paint. The stripper I used back than was amazing....brush it on and just scrap the melted off. The bear was getting the primer off to see the original metal

[@BANDITRCN28]

Great start to saving this one you guys! Got my FSG swag on the way so you guys might spot me one day at one of these events.

[@RustBucketRepair]

That was fun to watch. Looking forward to more!

[@flyingsparksgarage]

So happy to hear it!

[@rudiekeyser2495]

Thanks you guys, awesome video and i can't wait to go all the way with the Chevy. I enjoyed to see your GTO again. Love you guys. Cheers Cape town 🇿🇦👌🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@bobbyheath4003]

I'm grateful you are here. I will wait for you

[@WesFagin]

Emily and Aaron are so cute 57 is really looking great. Thank you for taking the time and show us what all you’re doing appreciate it.

[@elwoodsummersjr596]

You two are awesome, just love everything you do , can't wait to see the progress on the 57 , keep up the great work. Love you all ❤❤❤

[@evanhofmeyr-tg1gl]

😢I am so exited for this build. My dream car. And my birth year. Please give this old girl the love she deserves. ❤

[@randyrogerson6552]

I am so glad you decided to paint it , she deserves it and so do the both of you, it is so much fun to watch the both of you have fun with this building of the 57 , I do not believe I have ever seen the both of you smile so much and just having fun I think both of you are great May God bless you always in Jesus Mighty name 🙏 Amen

[@spyderMN]

Cool trick for using paint stripper - after spreading it on, cover it in plastic. I use old plastic grocery bags or food wrap. It keeps it from flashing off and lets the stripper get down deeper.

[@kevincorbin6273]

Gonna be fun watching the transformation

[@ralbert450]

You are doing it correctly. Paint it while it is apart. Look forward to your future car build. The frame condition is amazing.

[@michaelowens944]

Emily I always smile when I watch you and Aaron. Love your videos!

[@popsmustangshop]

Thanks For Sharing!

[@WRuiz10768]

Aaron & Emily I enjoy the episodes that you guys upload. The format of going from project to project is great. I see the projects as adventures that you give us a chance to look at as you both work on them. Keep up the great work you two. 😊

[@AaronHardinPhoto]

I had no idea Adrian painted Alex's car. I love the carbon coming through. Also, you guys are in a great rhythm of story and editing flow. Good job you guys! And Adrian if you see this, you're doing great. So glad you guys are producing so much quality work!

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Fun fact, huh?!?!! So thankful you feel that way, we think he doing an awesome job too!!

[@wadenisbet8215]

Great to your daily driver is a top quality Aussie built muscle car!

[@shanekennedy5243]

Emily, it was good to see you with the Aussie Monaro, I have not seen it for some time, still looks excellent and sounds good too

[@garyflint1793]

I could never do that cuz I just don’t have the patience and that’s why I’m watching you two! Have loads of fun! You 2 make a great couple and I enjoy watching you 2!

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Sure do appreciate you Gary!!

[@someguyonli]

I'm completely on board for this build. I am looking forward to watching it progress. Good luck!

[@johnlegere1456]

Try bagging the part after applying the stripper or do smaller sections. Once the stripper off gasses and starts to dry, the paint re-adheres and can be a pain. The bag will contain the fumes and help release the paint. I do this with aircraft paints and epoxy primers and it really helps. You can just tape a trash bag over the area. Good luck looks like lots of work but lots of fun! Love the show watch you guys all the time.

[@davidweidner1675]

Larkspur bird blue SWEET COLOR

[@rickydonahue1586]

I just can't get over how nice that frame is y'all! That's going to save a lot of time. Can't wait to hear what color y'all are going to paint her. Love and hugs from Waco.😁

[@flyingsparksgarage]

We tripped out!!!!! It’s pretty special how nice it is!!

[@roadhammer2380]

Emily you weren't lolly gagging you were dilly dallying 😂. I love the content guy's. Keep up the amazing work 👏

[@martysmilt]

I am just finishing my 1950 F1 pickup, My frame was in almost the same condition visually. I was able to wire brush everything with a 4.5" grinder the original paint was still on the frame everything was oklahoma red dirt and a bit of grease. I had pitting in one location for about 5 inches the rest came out clean. The best surprise I ever had.

[@robertbisson964]

Peel the paint that needs to be, peel the bondo, sand the rest of it and prime it for now. Clean the underhood and fire wall and floor pans, repair as needed and prime it. Do your mechanical add ons and repairs. Fit and adjust all doors and panels, bodywork, prepare for paint. This will take a few months, it's a longtime project.

[@Hangryjohndoe]

The condition of the frame is amazing! It’s going to be a great car when you’re finished.

[@daviddobson4006]

Emily and Aaron, in my 70 years I’ve learned that when using stripper the more you brush it, the more chemical reaction you loose. Pour it on brush it once and then let it sit and work. Now I’m no chemical expert but it stands to reason. Maybe some other folk can chime in with a better explanation of what I’m saying.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

That makes sense!!!

[@dominickmccann5386]

Doing a 57 is my dream. Currently doing a 92 S10, 87 Trans Am and a 2000 Corvette. Love you channel and love the 57 project out of all of then.

[@kensimpson4736]

You should do a picture before of the 57 on front of the shirt and a picture after it's done on the back of the shirt. When it's done.

[@squathi]

Life through you some curves and you guys have come out on the other side with a light in your eyes that wasn't there before. I follow several channels on youtube and one of the major requirements for me is that they are real people doing real work (which includes mistakes and sometimes not knowing what you are doing) I'll be here whatever project you choose and however you choose to do it.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

This is suuuuuuch a special comment to us. Not even sure you can even understand how much so! We have been through some tough stuff in the past couple of years but strongly believe life doesn’t happen TO us, it happens FOR us! With that, we joined arms with God and got through it stronger individually and together ♥️ It’s a dream for us to have folks follow us on our journey, as you said no matter what we’re working on- including working on ourselves 😅 We appreciate you beyond words! 🙏🏼

[@212caboose]

Eastwood has some pretty good rust conversion and encapsulation products- the best part is, you don't have to remove every tiny speck of rust, since rust converter needs rust to work... Love this project so far!

[@earlwest6005]

That power steering box ya'll bought is a very good investment, they work great. Those front ends work good, just put tubular A frames on it and lower it just a little. select a strong shock. Then convert to disc brakes and your good. I usually cut down the OEM steering column and cut two flats on the shaft to connect a rag joint and it will work great and looks original on top. If the rag joint is a little too close to the firewall, weld in a short piece of 4 inch exhaust stack for a cove, works great.

[@sergiosolis4538]

In the words of the late great, Walter Mathow "don't you hate when people accuse you of lolly gagging, when it's clear that you were actually dilly dallying?".😂 Keep up the great work Aaron and Emily!😊

[@justindigance4338]

Absolutely love what you guys do! You have such a lovely relationship and are so easy to watch having fun restoring cars. Also, the time lapse with music is brilliant. Looking forward to seeing how the Chevy works out 👍

[@kevinl8350]

Wow that frame looks great. Aaron cracking jokes he’s awesome

[@bobcox2580]

Emily, you and Aaron do what you have to. Do it right. As long as I get to watch a vedio once a week, I don't care what your working on.😊

[@GrumpyGuysGarage]

Never know what you'll find once you dive into a project and you just have to be able and willing to adapt and find a solution to any issues that arise. Nothing wrong with bouncing around between projects as long as something is moving forward.