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1957 Chevy Bel Air - Project American Heroes, Part 5

1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible Top
The Cars Inc. convertible... 
   
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1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible Top
The Cars Inc. convertible top header is bolted to the bow assembly, and, once again, the fit is perfect.
1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible Top
The convertible top hydraulic... 
   
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1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible Top
The convertible top hydraulic cylinders are inserted into position, and bolted to the top and bottom brackets.
1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible Top
The convertible top pump is... 
   
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1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible Top
The convertible top pump is mounted directly under the rear package tray and is first hooked up to the hydraulic lines from the two cylinders, and then fastened to the car.
1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible Top
With the convertible top bow... 
   
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1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible Top
With the convertible top bow assembly and related parts bolted in, Project American Heroes provides a silhouette of its top-up profile.
1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible Top
Finishing up some items under... 
   
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1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible Top
Finishing up some items under the hood, Tom Gottschalk attaches the Flex-a-lite dual electric fans to the radiator using the supplied nylon stud and fasteners for the simple, yet effective "through core" installation.
1957 Chevy Bel Air Electric Fans
The hydraulic lines are attached... 
   
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1957 Chevy Bel Air Electric Fans
The hydraulic lines are attached to the cylinders and run back to the pump.
1957 Chevy Bel Air Electric Fans
An extremely low profile allows... 
   
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1957 Chevy Bel Air Electric Fans
An extremely low profile allows the lightweight Flex-a-lite dual electric fans to fit where others don't. The combination of ease of "through core" installation, increased horsepower, extended water pump life, and improved gas mileage make this package unbeatable.
1957 Chevy Bel Air Radiator
The Flex-a-lite radiator features... 
   
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1957 Chevy Bel Air Radiator
The Flex-a-lite radiator features the Flex-a-fit side tank, which makes for simplified installation of the radiator. T-channels in the side tank allow the radiator mounting brackets to slide up and down each channel. The radiator can be repositioned, both vertically and horizontally by simply loosening the bolts provided.
1957 Chevy Bel Air Radiator
Flex-a-lite radiators are... 
   
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1957 Chevy Bel Air Radiator
Flex-a-lite radiators are all aluminum with 2-row core, 1-inch/26mm tubes, and three different core sizes with inlets on either the left or right side of the tank (inlet 1.5-inch and 1.75-inch outlet). Suffice it to say, the 717hp Smeding Performance big-block we built for this Tri-Five will have no problems staying cool on both freeways and fairgrounds.
1957 Chevy Bel Air Radiator
Using the same mounting hardware... 
   
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1957 Chevy Bel Air Radiator
Using the same mounting hardware as the Flex-a-lite fans, the A/C condenser and trans cooler are attached to the radiator.
1957 Chevy Bel Air Wheels
On the way out the door, the... 
   
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1957 Chevy Bel Air Wheels
On the way out the door, the boys rolled in the spectacular Intro wheels and Nitto tires that will be mounted on the '57.
The Roadster Shop Dakota Digital
605-332-6513

www.dakotadigital.com
Heidt's Hot Rod Shop Classic Auto Air-Florida
Flex-a-lite
800/851-1510

flex-a-lite.com
Classic Auto Air-Texas
Flaming River Industries Cars Inc.
Electric-Life

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