Vic's '57
This customized 1957 Chevy Bel Air was the centerpiece of Ohio Technical College's display at SEMA 2010 and represents the new Edelbrock Performance Academy at Ohio Technical College. The car will tour the U.S. in 2010-11 as part of OTC's 80 high school and 20 car show "Fuel Your Future Tour" and other major events and shows. The '57 Chevy was presented to Vic Edelbrock as an Appreciation Award from OTC for his leadership and innovation in the aftermarket performance industry at a special press conference on Wednesday, November 3rd ,2010.
The Story
This particular 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air was purchased in a complete state of disrepair. Missing all major detail from bumpers to interior to dash, it was the perfect project car. With support from major industry partners, OTC's Classic Car Restoration and High Performance and Racing staff and students, as well as Christi Edelbrock, it came to life over a 3 month period.
Partners
• Edelbrock LLC
• Danchuk
• Eckler's
• Summit Racing
• Fat Man Fabrications
• Scoggin-Dickey
Sponsorship and Support
Companies wanting to become involved with this project (Product for the completion of the car including: custom paints, specialty interior fabrics, components, etc...) will receive special recognition during the national tour or at the opening of the Edelbrock Academy. For more information, contact Tom King at Ohio Technical College at 800-322-7000 x 120 or tking@ohiotech.edu.
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| In the beginning...a total mess! OTC Classic Car Restoration Students begin the disassemble and catalog the parts. | OTC's students are busy with metalworking and fabrication for the Edelbrock 57 Chevy project. |
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| Ohio Tech High Performance students work on the frame. Meanwhile...the body gets ready for priming. | Vic's 57 Chevy body gets primed. Next up - Mounting the body on the frame to take to SEMA 2010. |
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| OTC's Classic Car Restoration Program students continue to prime the 57 Chevy parts. |
OTC's '57 Chevy Bel Air at SEMA 2010. It will be given to Vic Edelbrock to show appreciation for his leadership and innovation in the aftermarket performance industry. |
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| Justin Brenner, OTC Director of Corporate Development, poses with Vic Edelbrock and Vic's '57 during the 2010 SEMA show. | The '57 got her first paint job! |
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OTC graduate Alex Jacin wet sanding the '57 |
Owen Hamrick of OTC's Restoration program helping to wet sand the '57 Chevy |
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| LS3 Engine with Edelbrock EForce Supercharger. Around 600HP! | |
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| OTC Restoration graduates Chad O'Leary, Alex Jacin and Quinnton Miller prepare the inside of the '57. | Edelbrock EForce Supercharger is in place! |
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| High Performance student, Brian Khongmaly works on installing more inside the engine bay. | Alex Jacin, Brian Khongmaly and Steve McCormick work on the '57. |
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| Chad O'Leary and Alex Jacin continue to prep the inside. | Brian Khongmaly and Steve McCormick work on the LS3 Engine and Edelbrock EForce Supercharger. |
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| Vinyl graphics and tires are on! | |
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| Back seats are in and lookin' good! | Passenger door panel |
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| OTC Graduates (L to R) Alex Jacin, Chad O'Leary and Quinnton Miller being interviewed about their work on Vic's '57 at the Rev'ved Up 4 Kids Charity Event put on by Edelbrock in Torrance, CA. | |
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| Vic Edelbrock being interviewed about the '57 Chevy | Vic Edelbrock with students Chad O'Leary, Alex Jacin and Quinnton Miller |
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| Vic looking at the car with students Alex Jacin, Quintonn Miller and Chad O'Leary | Awards Ceremony for the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge |
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| Vic Edelbrock thanking OTC | Tom King, Vic Edelbrock and the students the participated in the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge |
Car Build Updates.
10-15-10 - To accompodate the new L3 performance engine, the font end stub had to be cut and replaced to allow for the larger engine.
11-1-10 - The body and frame were taken to the 2010 SEMA Show to display and present to Vic Edelbrock.
1-10-11 - The body has been completely restored, primed and is heading into final paint.
1-20-11 - The frame is being painted and prepped for reeassembly of the drive train and engine.
4-14-11- The first coat of paint was applied.
4-15-11- The rest of the paint job will be completed and the inside will begin to be installed next week.
4-18-2011-Paint is complete with clear coat, wet sanding entire car.
4-20-2011-LS3 Engine with Edelbrock EForce Supercharger is mounted.
4-21-2011-OTC Restoration and High Performance students continue to prep the car and work on installing the engine.
4-26-11-The '57 is going over to High Performance tonight to install the exhaust. Restoration is still working on finishing up the restof the details!
4-27-11-Graphics are on the '57, installing door panels and seats, we're getting close!
4-28-2011-The '57 made the trip out to Torrance, CA for the Annual Rev'ved Up 4 Kids Charity Event put on by Edelbrock.
Stay tuned for more updates on the progress of the car.
