I just got this emailed to me. Very Interesting, especially if you follow
the links.
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 1:00 PM
Subject: Brand New 50th Anniversary 1957 Chevy Convertible Steel Body - Made
in the USA
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Brand New 50th Anniversary 1957 Chevy Convertible Steel Body - Made in the
USA
Announcing a complete 1957 Chevy Convertible fully welded steel body is now
available for purchase. Also available is the steel body with chassis combo,
as well as a complete turn-key car with all the safety and performance
features of a brand new car. Both the body and car are made and assembled in
the USA.
Rochester, MI (PRWEB) August 17, 2006 -- The saga of the 1957 Chevy
(arguably the world's most popular classic car) is about to take a giant
leap forward. This is because CARS Inc. (leading maker of metal and interior
parts for 1952-1976 Chevrolets) is launching to the world (in time for the
50th Anniversary of the 1957 Chevy) a brand new "classic" 1957 Chevrolet Bel
Air convertible all steel body, as well as a body on a chassis (choice of
either Art Morrisson chassis or original factory chassis).
In addition to the complete steel body, CARS Inc. will be offering a
complete "turn-key" 57 Chevy option (available in three configurations:
(1)Just Like Factory New - (2)All of the Modern Comforts and Safety
Features, and (3)Pure Muscle Machine - with the finest GM Performance crate
motors available) -- all exclusively from CARS Inc.
This new 1957 Chevy body and "turn-key" car now opens to doors to thousands
of Chevrolet enthusiasts around the world to own one one of these classic
American icons for themselves, and is a perfect opportunity for the home
restorer - as it means not needing to own welders, heavy lifts, sand
blasters, and other heavy garage equipment.
The "turn-key" 1957 Chevy option allows people who either do not know how,
or do not desire to restore a classic Chevy the unique opportunity to
experience the prestige that comes with owing one of these classic 1957
Chevrolet convertibles - as opposed a modern luxury convertible such as the
Cadillac XLR, or a Mercedes convertible. These completely unique
convertibles are restored cars using a large majority of newly manufactured
parts - but the core is an original 1957 Chevy cowl - so this is officially
a restored 1957 Chevy, with an original vehicle identification number.
The offering of this fully assembled '57 Bel Air convertible is a
culmination of over 30 years of CARS Inc. making and selling individual
metal replacement parts for the 1957 Chevy. It all started with just one
replacement metal item many years ago - and then, each year more items for
the 1957 Chevy were reproduced as brand new replacement parts - then entire
complex sub-assemblies were made (assemblies such as a complete welded
floor, or a complete door) - to the point today where it is now possible to
make a complete 1957 Chevy available with new parts (other than a quality
original 1957 Cowl - with cowl tag).
The steel body only option is a heavy gauger (USA Made) spot welded metal
shell. The steel body includes all fenders, quarters, braces, pans, as well
as the convertible top bow assembly -- essentially every sheet metal part
that is required to create a 1957 Chevy convertible. It is available in this
option without the frame. All three models - including this option - have an
original 1957 Chevy factory cowl. This option does not include the chassis,
leaving the opportunity for a restorer to create the car they want in every
way, down to their exact specifications. CARS Inc has all restoration parts
needed to complete this restoration job.
The second option is the rolling steel body (exactly the same steel body as
above) with the addition of a chassis. The chassis comes with or without
suspension components - depending on the desire of the purchaser. With this
option, all of the hard welding and body-frame marriage work is done before
the car is shipped. It eliminates having to invest money in welding and
specialized tools such as a car lift. Again, the convertible rolling chassis
also comes with an original cowl. The only thing that's left to fill in is
the rest of the interior and exterior of the car - details such as picking
the engine, transmission, interior and exterior trim, the interior options
and related parts. This option is perfect for home restorer. The chassis is
available as an original chassis or an upgraded Art Morrison chassis. CARS
Inc has all restoration parts needed to complete this restoration job.
If driving away in a brand new 1957 Bel Air convertible is your choice, this
is the option for you. it is just like getting a brand new car straight from
the dealership - except this car has all the cool styling of the 1957 Chevy.
With this option, the buyer doesn't have to know anything about classic car
restoration, or car part installation. All the hard work is done - such as
welding, metal finishing, joining the sheet metal body with the chassis - as
well as installing all engine, interior, and exterior components. Again, an
original 1957 Chevy cowl is used with this option as well. The Art Morrison
chassis would be most commonly used for this option (for drivability and
performance reasons - as well as the ability to select from many engine
options). For the purist, an original 1957 Chevy frame (with X-frame) is
also available. The only thing that is left to do with this option is to
turn on the car, sit back, have fun and enjoy driving a car that will
certainly be the envy of the neighborhood - no matter where that
neighborhood is located.
With the "Turn-Key" option, there are three "standard option" which can be
selected:
1. Just Like Factory New - This one is as close to factory original as
possible. It includes all original parts just like when it rolled off
factory assembly line in 1957. By featuring all original parts and keeping
it in its' purest form it will be indistinguishable from any "frame off"
restoration job. The original parts will include the chassis, wheels, trim,
parts, originally restored engine, the transmission and the authentic 1957
Chevy convertible interior.
2. All of the Modern Comforts and Safety Features - This option features all
of the prestige of the original '57 Chevy, but the luxuries of today. It
will have all of the current technological advances such as improved driving
and performance ability, air-ride or performance suspension technology with
advanced suspension components, a new top of line crate engine and
transmission, all wheel disc brakes for ideal safety. You have the choice of
aluminum or billet wheels. This model will also have the interior luxuries
such as air conditioning, cruise control, modern stereo, and lumbar seats.
There is a choice of leather or original patterned interiors. This model has
all of the comforts of brand a new luxury car, with the classic look of 1957
Chevy. It comes standard with an Art Morrison Chassis.
3. Pure Muscle Machine - This option will make your new Chevrolet
convertible a true modern muscle machine. You'll be able to get up and go a
powerful large cubic inch GM Performance crate engine, suspension comparable
to the 2006 corvette, all wheel disc brakes, and any other performance
enhancements requested. This model will not be short on any performance
enhancing options for ignition, fuel management, torque or horse power.
There is a choice of aluminum or billet wheels. There will be optional
interiors choices between leather and original patterns. The model comes
standard with Art Morrison Chassis.
The company that is behind this project is CARS Inc. of Michigan. Since
starting in 1976, CARS Inc. has grown into an industry leader in the classic
Chevy restoration parts, interiors, and sheet metal market - with current
restoration capabilities that include reproducing the items needed to
restore most 1952-1976 Chevrolets.
Currently CARS Inc. makes and sells thousand of classic Chevy restoration
parts - from the smallest bumper bolts, to headlamp bezels, to factory
quarter panels, to custom hand-sewn interiors - for these models: 1953-54
Bel Air, 1955-57 Cameo Pickup, 1955-57 Chevy, 1958-72 Impala, 1964-72
Chevelle, Malibu and El Camino, 1962-79 Nova, 1967-76 Camaro, 1970-72 Monte
Carlo, 1967-72 Chevy Pickup and the 1971-72 Blazer and Suburban.
For more information about this 1957 Chevy Convertible Body, please visit
www.1957ChevyBody.com - or call 1-586-739-4532
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jason Plummer
2600 Bond Street
Rochester, MI 48309
586-739-4532
http://www.1957ChevyBody.com
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Lee Aanderud - 17 Aug 2006 21:03 GMT
That sounds like the way to go... until I hear the price.
Lee
>I just got this emailed to me. Very Interesting, especially if you follow
>the links.
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> More Information: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/8/prweb425863.htm

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N8N - 17 Aug 2006 22:44 GMT
Morrison makes chassis for C-K's, and Stude bodies are also repopped
(in 'glass...)
hmmm...
wonder if there's a demand for '53 coupes? I could see myself doing
that. Might be fun. Might lose assloads of money.
nate
(needs a source for some Stude blocks and cranks tho)
> That sounds like the way to go... until I hear the price.
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Loy Daniel - 17 Aug 2006 23:54 GMT
This might just have the effect of driving the price of the real thing
down...down...down...
Wal-Mart/Sam's may even start selling '57 Chevy convertibles. <grin>

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>I just got this emailed to me. Very Interesting, especially if you follow
>the links.

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bobcaripalma@hotmail.com - 18 Aug 2006 00:08 GMT
Yeah, that's an idea. Since Wal-Mart couldn't likely get permission to
use the name Chevrolet from General Motors, they could harken back to
Sears' days marketing the Henry-J and call it the Wal-Mart Allstate
Convertible. Then they could have a Diana Shore clone singing, "See the
U.S.A. in your Wal-Mart Allstate." (Hmmm...that lost something in the
transition...)
> Wal-Mart/Sam's may even start selling '57 Chevy convertibles. <grin>
Sam Pull - 18 Aug 2006 12:50 GMT
>I just got this emailed to me. Very Interesting, especially if you follow
>the links.
-Snip-
>Website: http://www.1957chevybody.com
>
>More Information: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/8/prweb425863.htm
I guess if you have to ask how much they are, you can't afford
them....
8)
Barry - 19 Aug 2006 08:23 GMT
when you hear what the price is for a complete one, you will know that there
is no danger of driving the prices down on real ones.
--
Barry'd in Studes
58 Packard Hawk
40 President
39 Coupe Exp.
59 DeLuxe 1/2 tn.
56 Packard "400"
> >I just got this emailed to me. Very Interesting, especially if you follow
> >the links.
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> 8)
Loy Daniel - 23 Aug 2006 22:25 GMT
I'm sure that the prices will differ once the rubber hits the road but it
looks like the price on a 'turn-key' 57 Chevrolet convertible would be in
the same range as the price of a new Avanti (see below response from the
company):
Here is some information on the prices:
1. For the steel body without a chasis, at this point we are still
determining the exact price (trying to get the price as low as possible),
but the current price is around $35,000
2. For the steel body on a chasis, add between $10-20,000 depending on what
exact chasis options you would go with
3. For the "turn-key" cars, each car is priced based on the exact options
that the client requests, but it would be fair to guess that a finished
"turn-key" car would range from between $80,000 to $120,000 depending on
what exact options are selected.
I hope this helps. If you are interested in purchasing one of these cars,
please let me know and I will contact you by phone to get all of your
specific requirements. Thank you so much.
Kind regards,
Jason Plummer
Public Relations - CARS Inc.

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> when you hear what the price is for a complete one, you will know that
> there
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Jeff Rice - 24 Aug 2006 02:20 GMT
Interesting Loy....
I get the same 'feel' from the sales weasel on the '57 Chevy clonemobile
that I get from the AVX sales staff and lit.
The sales technique and marketing mantra is geared not for the '57 Chevy
geek, but for the '57 Chevy 'wannabe' that has cash.
Not a bad thing in itself, but how many of these Nouveau Riche '57 Chevy
guys would be welcomed into the normal world of '57 Chevy geeks?
Same clique mentality, just a different income level....
I like the blue collar car crowd.
They understand my cheap a.s'ed ways <lol>
Jeff (Mongrel to Stude's) Rice
"Loy Daniel" wrote...
> I'm sure that the prices will differ once the rubber hits the road but it
> looks like the price on a 'turn-key' 57 Chevrolet convertible would be in
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Loy Daniel - 25 Aug 2006 03:59 GMT
Can't believe that you used the name 'weasel' in tha same sentence as '57
Chevy' Jeffie. Shame on you!

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> Interesting Loy....
> I get the same 'feel' from the sales weasel on the '57 Chevy clonemobile
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