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Straight n' Great '57...the owner is Mike Hedtke of Prescott Valley, a California transplant from Anaheim Hills. He worked for Douglas Aircraft, McDonnell Douglas and Boeing Aircraft. During those years he had several restoration projects. A 1950 Ford 2 door sedan, 1953 Ford F100 pickup, 1965 Ford Mustang 2 plus 2 fast back, 1968 Olds 442, 1971 Chevy Nova and a 1970 VW. Mike had a friend from California who had also moved to the Prescott area. He had a 1957 Chevy in his garage but rarely drove it. One day Mike asked him if he would like to sell it. Well, yes! That's how Mike acquired the Chevy. Most of the hard work had already been done, like paint, chrome and interior. Mike followed up with TLC on leaks, electrical hoses and gauges. Mike uses Bob Miller at BMP Fabrications in Prescott Valley for mechanical work. Bob found a minor miss in the 350 HP 5.7 liter small block and removed the Cirillo Magneto and installed a MSD distributor and associated parts. It runs great now. Bob also installed Power Discs, Coil over shocks and freshened up the front end and installed a CPP 500 Power steering box. He upgraded the cooling system and removed the Nitrous system, it is fast enough with out it. All that is left for Mike to do is install a Vintage Air unit and a 700R4 trans with 3:70 gears behind it. Mike has a long list of engine, trans, rear, front end and interior mods. The interior is mainly Gray Tweed with Red Chevy Bow Ties. The trunk has some hidden compartments for essentials and gas tank access. The paint is Ferrari Red. Mike goes to cruises and car shows in the area, stop by and say hello.
 

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