This kit SCREAMS 1970's!! What a cool vintage Monogram 57 Chevy model kit!!

[@lancerevell5979]

From 1977.... two decades after I was born - 1957 - and two years after graduating high school, my second year in the Airforce. My Dad had a four door 57 Chebby when I was a little kid.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

So cool!

[@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge]

The big names in wheels back in the 70 were Cragar, Keystone and American racing wheels.

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[@modelrestorations]

For the muscle crowd, I'd say they still are. I just can't bring myself to put 20" rims on a classic.

[@Jimsscalecustoms]

The wheels in this kit are American Racing Toruqethrust wheels then you had Craiger ss and keystone mags

[@michaelcooke2559]

I always like the Cragar wheels, especially the 5 spoke one you found. The Revell ‘68 Dart kit has a very nice set of Cragar’s in it. Iceman Collections has nice ones for sale as well. Congratulations on having over 560 videos out now. That is quite an accomplishment, and shows your dedication to the hobby. Thanks for sharing.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Michael!

[@jamiepowell3405]

That kit is the first glue kit I built when I was 9yrs old brother.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Very cool

[@Funsho97]

Ha ha, someone beat me to it, the wheels are American Racing 200S wheels, like a fat spoked Cragar wheel. I built that very kit when I was a kid and even though it was molded in red, I painted it Cherry Red and I remember painting all the trim silver. I didn't put the snorkel hood scoop on it because I just didn't like those scoops, I always preferred the "Mopar" style hood scoop. Man that one brings back memories for sure!!! Lovin it!!! 👍👍👍

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[@rondecker7783]

Those wheels in this kit are American Racing Daisy 200's. One of my all time favorite custom wheel. I had several sets on my cars through the years, My friends and I called these wheels "Coke Bottle" mags as the spokes are shaped sort of like old glass Coke bottles.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Very cool! Thanks

[@OldGuy625]

The wheels everyone wanted in the 70's were Cragar SS and Aluminum slotted mags. I never did see those wheels in that kit back in the 70's?

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Cool

[@Merylstreep1949]

Yep Had this one many times and the yellow plastic 57 nomad too Monogram was my go to all through the 70s

[@johndean2110]

Cool, I built this as as a teenager and painted the small side trim with a toothpick.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Very cool

[@mikewitt2052]

That is the first kit I ever built

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Very cool

[@doublenickelbob]

American Racing I think made the rims modeled in your kit

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[@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887]

My dad's favorite was the 57 and mine is 55......but I'd take a 57 Oldsmobile over anything......good video Matthew

[@lancerevell5979]

My alltime favorite '57 is the Studebaker Golden Hawk. Such elegant beauty!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Jeff!

[@christesta2521]

Love 57 Oldsmobiles.

[@johndean2110]

Torque thrust wheels was another type.

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[@Merylstreep1949]

American Racing Daisy Wheels Probably the one time other than the Monogram 57 Nomad and 57 corvette

[@marsgarage8217]

Nice unboxing.

[@antithesisjones765]

As a kid growing up in the 70’s I remember some of these Monogram kits you unbox including this one. Even thought I only built military stuff back then I spent a lot of time in the model isle at SS Kresge. Mid 70’s these were about $4.50 a kit. Now I feel like I missed out on a lot of cool car kits but like anything else modeling is a journey. Looking forward to seeing you build this one up.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Very cool

[@LarrysModelShop]

Ah, I remember this kit when I bought it brand new in 1978 and built it in gloss black with a blown big block motor in it. I used sewing thread as spark plug wires. High tech stuff back then.

[@crustyoldoffroader7436]

We worked with what we had, right?

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Too cool!

[@LarrysModelShop]

@@crustyoldoffroader7436 Yep, and it was so cool back then.

[@DarkAngel051372]

I use 20 test fishing line, then paint black or red

[@davidchin350]

Great unboxing, love this era of Monogram kits👍

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@TI4438]

Ya can't go wrong with a '57 Chevy.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@flyingfortressrc1794]

That's a sweet ol kit

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@funken079]

Another great kit to build. You should make it red using the mold color.

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[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Nice looking kit. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Big Charlie

[@scottysgarage4393]

Cragars. Keystones were a 5-star as well, but had black accents. Those are something else, the name of which I can't remember.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@judygarnhum2992]

I have this model...PLEASE build this!!! Judy in Nova Scotia, Cabada

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[@christesta2521]

Cool kit Matt!!! I like the tri-five Chevies. Can't eait yo see this one built. I have a built up Monogram 57 Nomad. When i was a kid my dad had a 55 two door with the stovebolt six cylinder back in the sixties. Guys would pull up to him at red lights and ask him if he wanted to sell it. He finally sold it in running condition for fifty bucks. Wish i was older i would have wanted it. Thanks for sharing.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Too cool!

[@kimskustomgarage9578]

Nice video Matthew, and thanks for the mentioning. You`re right, I just love those old Monogram kits, the "striped boxes kits". Actually I`m not far from finishing that exact same kit. On my build I did not use the flames, it has a different theme to it. But I do have one or two more of that kit, and for sure one of them will be built pure 70`ties style. Snorkel scoop and everything... The Cragar SS wheels are my top spot wheels. I`m one of those guys who just loves them. But the Keystone Classics are a close runner up 😁 560 videos... WOW 😳 Thats wild...

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Yeah this reminded me of you!!

[@mnwoodshop3877]

Cool kit.Cragars was a popular wheel back in the day.

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[@KBCC_Garage]

Memories… I got a later edition of this kit when I was a kid. I didn’t paint mine. I left it in the red plastic on the body. Silver brush paint on the trim and let it ride…I loved it. The 57 was always my favorite, but lately I’ve been feeling the 56. Another great video Matthew! Can’t wait to see what you do with it. 😎👍🏾 Hi Miss Heather!👋🏽

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Clifton!!

[@ScreamingLordStokes]

Oh, wow! Had the same model about '83/84. I loved those 1/24 Monogram kits.😊

[@robertmann7277]

The best wheels ever were Creager SS's

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@BustinThumbsForGazzo]

Damn right

[@dewapd1169]

Yeah, I remember the No Paint days.... Even if kits were molded in white, I still just built them. Around my early teens I started painting. Very few Testors spray colors were available back them. I remember my local place only had about 7 or 8 colors. I remember using alot of flat blacks and maroon's...

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Cool memories

[@johndean2110]

Is Heather going to do another build?

[@modelcarvideos5829]

I'm hoping so!

[@jeffreymiers8793]

I loved these Monogram kits back then. I think they fit my skill level best at the time, Always thought Revell were hard to build.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@oldschoolmodeler]

Hey, Matthew i have a great video idea. I do believe that this Monogram 57 chevy shares the same parts as the Monogram 56 chevy 1/24th scale. I would do the comparison video myself, but i don't have the Monogram 57 chevy. I only have the Monogram 56 chevy. The one from Ollie's 👍😎

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Something to look into for sure!

[@marvinhill119]

I’ve put that same kit together a time or when I was a kid

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Very cool!!

[@danielpaulsness6951]

Nice 😅

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@AmateurScaleModelBuildi-lj3so]

Neat kit! I was always partial to Keystones.

[@doublenickelbob]

doublenickelbob agrees with you on the year 55

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@johngligo4049]

Excellent kit unboxing Matt!

[@rickhenson660]

The pointy things you couldn't remember what they were called, are dagmares!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Cool

[@ModelMotorworks]

I vote for you to build it with the scoop and cragars!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@tombower450]

Congrats on over 550 videos! Like you, I prefer the '55, partially because that was the year I was born, lol Keep 'em comin' and I'll keep watching.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@projecto6305]

That is a nice kit. Dumb cliche point "Oldie but Goodie" it had been reported several times. But still a nice one.

[@richardhardy870]

the Sox and Martin cars are mostly found sporting the Keystone Klassics !

[@kenswonger4738]

for me I also have fun going through some ove my old kits.that are still in boxes unbilt.that I've had.over 50 years about a month ago even most ove my semi truck model's.some.models are rockets.and some are car haulers.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@johnnymayo8534]

The wheels appear to be American mags; vn420 classic 200S. Very popular back in the '70's.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@ronstewart9792]

That kit is so cool Matt. I have it that I bought when it was released. Never built. Ron

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Too cool

[@thomasmcbride582]

Those wheels are American racing had the same mags on my 67 ss Chevelle backing the late70s built that kit in early 80a one of the nicest 57 kits out thear simple but comes out good have fun with it matt😊

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@robertnussberger6449]

Nice 57 chevy Has many possibilities Not best in scale but looks right Hopefully revell will reissue this along with their 57 black widow

[@modelcarvideos5829]

For sure!

[@georgegalbraith9899]

I built this kit as a gasser and I am always looking for the headers out of these Tri Five kits,, the numbers on the body also denotes the kit and the color

[@ghrobbs]

Maaaan, I've built soooo many of these kits. The injection pin marks were terrible, but still a good kit. I do like the newer version with separate door cards & loose seats. Not to mention the newer chassis is much better also.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@BearBaillie]

This one came out the year I was born ahh I’m getting old 😂

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Lol!

[@joesrustshop4509]

Those aren't Cragars, they look almost like a generic daisy style. They are a generic custom wheel. Monogram really never seemed to use name brand wheels that often.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@JohnPol]

Cool kit I got back to building but spray booth died on me so can't afford a new one when your on a fix income

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Motor go out?

[@JohnPol]

@modelcarvideos5829 yes it did cut o on fire

[@whitewolf4016]

I have a sealed box of this same 57 if anyone wants to buy it.

[@jonflanagin6682]

Crager.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@scooterdoughmas3012]

omg i remember that kit sweet matt where did you get it 🤣🤩scooter d😎

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Ebay or a swap meet. Can't remember

[@calvincooley1074]

American Racing AR200's??

[@johnrichard9946]

Crager mags were the best!! Didn’t care for the Crager SS

[@doublenickelbob]

Crager ss

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@matthanson4217]

better just let miss Heather build it before you mess it up! lol

[@ianwhite4914]

the 57 was for you hte vette kit was for miss Heather and the ram charger was for Ruthie and the ohio george was for you and miss Heather

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@ianwhite4914]

i do beleave isent you that 57

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Probably so Ian! I have totally lost track

[@brianbennett4246]

CRAGAR SS's

[@matthanson4217]

American Racing wheels

[@lawrenceperullo711]

Crater ss

[@patrickwhite6142]

SS cragars

[@modelcarvideos5829]

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[@The8429]

Crager

[@lawrenceperullo711]

Darn auto correct, crager ss

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Lol

[@robertmann7277]

Keystone over Cragars?, what?, are you communist???

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Lol!

[@ianwhite4914]

i know isent you a 57

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