WCSTA -01- 1957 356A 100949 Eng # 57073 Aqua Marine Blue

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Rich Ewald
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WCSTA -01- 1957 356A 100949 Eng # 57073 Aqua Marine Blue

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Hey Folks...

This is my 57' AKA "cheese clothe" that was rescued from a shed in Ohio that was quickly coming down on top of it! Originally came out of Maryland many years back according to the P/O. I took me about 8 years to put the deal together but it was well worth it. She's a numbers match car with the Transaxle already rebuilt and the engine is at Flatsix. I've been wanting to tackle the fab work but two kids in college say otherwise...Hence.. entry here! Thanks..

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Exit shed...enter daylight for first time in years...
Exit shed...enter daylight for first time in years...
Right after the dirt was removed...realized I should have left it on...
Right after the dirt was removed...realized I should have left it on...
A nose only a mother (owner) could love...  front fenders.. all screen door
A nose only a mother (owner) could love... front fenders.. all screen door
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Pretty much need to resurrect the entire bottom 1/4 of car ...all the way around
Pretty much need to resurrect the entire bottom 1/4 of car ...all the way around
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Need to be rebuild both windshield pillars
Need to be rebuild both windshield pillars
 

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Re: WCSTA 1957 356A 100949 Eng # 57073 Aqua Marine Blue

#2 Post by Greg Bryan »

Rich - excellent candidate!
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Re: WCSTA 1957 356A 100949 Eng # 57073 Aqua Marine Blue

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Wow! Aptly named. Aquamarine blue early A's are gorgeous. Can't wait to see it restored.

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Greg Bryan wrote:Rich - excellent candidate!
Thanks Greg... seemed to be in the ballpark anyway!
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James Davies wrote:Wow! Aptly named. Aquamarine blue early A's are gorgeous. Can't wait to see it restored.
I agree... I'm not up all the production numbers but I only found a few A's when I did a quick search. It will be a long journey but the reward will be in the maiden voyage down the road!
 

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#6 Post by Greg Bryan »

Love your entry, Rich
You're obviously not a man to run away from a challenge!
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#7 Post by Greg Bryan »

Rich - Any update on the current status of your car? We'd love to know ...
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