I think this car was definitely worth building, its got way too cool a story to have just let it linger there, it's not perfect and thats why it's so cool. I don't watch anyone on KZread that builds perfect stuff. You can't go to a single car show without seeing a perfect, restored 57 chevy, but one built out of whatever parts that was a nasty wreck, 50 years ago, that's now back together and running, that's worth seeing. And the build is so much more interesting to do. On a different note I somehow missed that you were part of welderup, I remember watching that challenger build on TV. Kinda cool that you were part of that project 👍

Hats off to you for taking the time and effort to put that old 57 back on the road most people would have walked away! 🇺🇸🍻

You're a man of your word. Getting the car back on the road is the right thing to do.

@frankiesaotoandmore5872

7 ай бұрын

Awesome car

@thomasmadden2258

7 ай бұрын

Copart

Saving another old car from the crusher is all right by me.

Man how cool it would be to spend a few days with Merlin in his shop

Love that you have the old girl a second life!!

It was a wise decision to rebuild. It has history and deserved it. Great job Merlin.

I think the best part about these cars are there stores. And the fact that you can tell her story from such a long time ago is that WOW factor that most of the car's today don't have. You did a great job getting her back on the road and enjoying this iconic what dreams are made of vehicle. Thanks for telling her story. And what a beautiful car. 👍

It was definitely worth saving the Belair. Glad you got it back on the road. Seeing this thing in the background of many of your videos it’s cool to hear the backstory on it.

Such an inspiration! Your 57 was in really bad shape! Kudos for saving it! You saved it and made it your own style which is perfect and inspired so many like Newbern, DD speed shop and myself! Your 57 is the reason why I bought mine and keeping the rat-rod/patina style! I truly enjoyed building the replica for your birthday! Hope to meet you and Desiree one day in my 57. 👍

@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage

7 ай бұрын

🔧❤️🇺🇸🍔😊

@Imavalentine

7 ай бұрын

@nicksmintscalereplica Thank You so much for accepting my request to make a one of kind birthday gift!!! YOU are truly an amazing artist! The details are spot on right down to the lil green cord inside ❤ we will treasure it forever 🎉 xx

@rayneethling7809

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Fantastic scale replica and a stunning gift esp to Merlin ! @@Imavalentine

@NicksMintScaleReplica

7 ай бұрын

😆 Absolute pleasure! I'm very blessed for the opportunity @@Imavalentine

@tetedur377

7 ай бұрын

As I said in a previous post, I used to collect those 1:24 scale models from Franklin and Danbury mint. After my wife died, I went through a decluttering phase/Swedish Death Cleanse (it's a thing; google it), and got rid of all of them. I had to load them all in my 4Runner to take them away. I'd been collecting them for close to 40 years, I think. That doesn't seem right because I'm 67, but yeah, close to it; since the mid-'80s. Yours was much better than anything from any of the places out there that I've seen so far. Well done, sir.

Man, I love this car. Huge insperation on building my 57 hardtop right now.

@George-dy3pt

7 ай бұрын

DD SPEED SHOP DD SPEED SHOP DD SPEED SHOP

I think you did the right thing fixing her. And you have done a cracking job. Boy do you get the bargains! That chassis was a steal. 👍🏻🇬🇧

Merlin the Magician, love your videos Merlin...

Hi Merlins back in 1983 I was running a body shop, a Man had a black 57, It was hit harder than Yours, I Told him it was not worth fixing, took out every window except for driver door and back seat roll down,It was his fathers, had lots of memory's so I hook to I beam, pulled for 3 weeks, New floors complete pass side, The car still looks brand new today, It is now own by his son. So They can be fix, all it takes is lots of heart. Did what made you happy, all that Matters.

This is one of my favorite videos so far to date… thanks for keeping these old cars alive.

Merlin, you are truly one of the last, best, truest artists of all time. All of your works of art tell a story and are timeless. This video shows how your heart come through your craftsmanship. Truly unbelievable. Thank you for sharing, thank you for the videos, and thank you for the stories.

Man that cars got a personality you feel through the camera!

The car was definitely worth saving, as you said they are getting harder and harder to find, and to have one that you know so much about is amazing. There isn't a wrinkle, seam, piece of trim, or anything on the car that doesn't just scream your name, and the die-cast model that Desiree had made for you is just incredible. You absolutely did the right thing, and you have recreated an amazing ride...😂

The value of the 1957 in my mind was well worth the restoration

Thanks for taking us subscribers along for the ride today. Ounce again you have waved your magic 🪄 an built a one of a kind 57 Merlin's custom way. Love the channel. Keep up the great work.👍✌️😎😁🍀🍀🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

It has so much character. I like it exactly how you've done it. Sometimes I wish I wouldn't have painted my "scabbed together" Fox Body. It wasn't as bruised up as your 57, but it has some war wounds.

@KrisD007

7 ай бұрын

Right? The scars and colors are her identity as well as her story!

@89G

7 ай бұрын

@@KrisD007 Yes,exactly. The cover sells the story. Great point!

I’m glad to see that you saved it !!

My Dad bought a ‘57 Chevy for my mom back in about 1969 or 70. I can remember being driven to school in it. She drove over a crowbar once which stuck through the floor behind the driver seat and shot sparks all the way home. She refused to drive it anymore. Dad bought her an Olds 88 from his cousin.

Cool car ,and story to go along with it ,thanks for sharing it with us

Merlin, You resurrected a historical Icon. That was a poop ton of work and it looks great.

the great thing about the rod, its cool with no big investment, dependable, drive it anywhere, enjoy the heck out of it with no worries about a bit of dust, road gravel or paint chips. Just get in and go.

i'm all about nice shiney paint jobs and Restorations but I think Your choice to leave this one multi colored and not trying to mask or hide any of it's past history is Perfect.. Looks Amazing as is.

Been seeing this car sitting too the side in other videos. Been wondering about its story. Thanks for telling us this story, very nice! You did good with that car!!

Your KZread videos have become my favorite. I love what you can do with things most people just throw away. Keep ‘em coming.

Great Car project, my compliments !!!!

Dude thats so badass! All love all the scars!! You brought something back to life 99% of the world would've scrapped. You're a bad mo fo!

57 hardtop was my high school ride...built many 55-57 chevrolet cars and trucks..awesome what you you have rescued!

Grabbed a 1957 2-door hardtop 1037 D model for my graduation in 78 still got it in shape like yours! 🍻

You put in a heck of a lot of work in to this 57. For the condition that it was in when you got the car it looks a whole lot better. Plus it runs and drives now. Good deal and well done.

Wow! That's one awesome story. Now put a floor shift in it and cut, patch the dashboard and paint it all one color. 🔥👍

Can I just say I love your dog?! Seeing him on top of the hood of the '57 was so heartwarming. They're such wonderful company in these times, more than ever. Thank you!

Merlin is a purist what you see is what you get! Probably a genius

❤ OMG Desiree .. you and Nick really pulled some heart strings with that model.. gorgeous! .. and you as well! 👍😎✊

And now over to watch Dan at DD's Speed shop, Always wondered about the 57 and the story was a good one. More Great Content.

I have a white 57 Bel Air 4 door. It is a lot of work. But a lot of fun. Our cars will be on the road a hundred years from now while the new cars are long scrapped.

It’s guys like you that inspire the rest of us. Pretty cool 57.

The multicolors add to its charm! I love riding in that car! I never knew it had a mini me! ❤❤ That bridge must’ve been built by geniuses. 😂😂😂

Every surviving tri-five deserves to be back on the road. 2 door, 4 door, wagons, convertibles, they are iconic works of art

Dan at DD was just talking about your car last night. What a treat to hear the whole story. Thanks!

I understand the concept of the car, no muss, no fuss just good ole '57 heavy chevy rolling steel. Perfect . my '66 Pontiac project underway. body off frame resto original. Classic

I've been watching DD Speed Shop for a long time now. He does some really cool stuff with his tri-fives. Nice to hear your 57 inspired him & others. Keep passing the love of old cars to the next generations.

I seen it sitting around your property and always wondered about the 57. Thanks for sharing it's interesting history story.

I love that car and the story it tells just by looking at it.

Thank you Merlin for such a great video . That was the year I was born . Unfortunately the closest I got was my 56 no post . Wished I still had . But 57 Chevy is dear to my heart . Thank you again for sharing and not giving up on the ole girl . 👍👍👍👍

another of Merlins epic cars with an epic story behind it, its why we love this channel & Merlin, thanks for sharing

Most people would have given up. But thankfully you're not most people . Great job !

57 Chevy Bel Air 2 Door...Americana, Man....Great Job...!!!

Crazy build that will make everyone envious of your talents forever. Thanks again for sharing.

It's what you Love so that Money wasnt wasted

1957 was the best year to be born

Old iron is scarce....my ultimate dream car has always been a 57 Bel Aire...no post. Definitely worth saving. Takes lots of patience, sticktuitivness and ability.👍🤠👍

It is so cool to see these old chevys back on the road, these cars are absolutely awesome. 😊

One word Merlin describes that car…….COOL

Love that model car she had made !! So cool 😎

Thanks for sharing your '57 build. Awesome build and video!

Always good to save a 57. I have had seven 57’s and loved them all. Good on you for saving this car.

I love your philosophy of leaving it the way it is to show all the work and love that has gone into it. Excellent! 👍

Who has a 1957 Chevy daily driver!!! you do!! pretty cool!!

Love the car, but the scale replica is even cooler! 🙂

Wat een geweldigen auto en een prachtig verhaal 🎉groetjes uit Holland 👋🏼🇳🇱

I'm glad you saved the car that frame you found was meant to be under that car

You for sure did the right thing putting this back on the road! You do great work and it sounds like you scored some great deals. Keep these videos coming!

Great build, the stories of where all the parts came from make the car.

What a nightmare experience Awesome Video and Outstanding replica Model Great Content 👍 Thanx for Sharing your experience 👍 Have a Great Day 👍 God Bless You and your Family 👍

It takes the right person to fix the right kind of car and you did it. Congratulations.

About 1967, a neighbor kid(maybe 18 or 19 years old) took a 55 Chevy station wagon and cut the back doors out, shortening the frame. When I saw it, the inside wasn't finished, but from the outside, you couldn't tell it had been touched. I don't know what ever happened to that car, but the guy went on to run a very successful body repair shop till he retired a few years ago.

Funny how I know of your channel from Fab Rats and all of a sudden, I hear the name Merlin?? From DD Speed Shop who is building a 57 Chevy non Belair series car. Funny how different communities all line up. Love it and YES, I think you did the right thing building this car and getting it back on the road. Nicely done.

Like you say, it's great to throw a heap of old parts together and end up with something driveable. This is the first "late" model rat rod I've seen that actually ticks the boxes. Thanks Merlin.

Of course it is worth putting my favorite car EVER, I'm 70 Y.O. and that 57' has always been my dream car. I've never had one. a great restoration.

Every project starts with but the first step.. And as you know if its worth having it's worth working for. In 1963 I bought a 32 Chevy out of a field from an old farmer. When I got it home and took it apart it had a plywood floor with the roll bar bolted to it ! I used the frame and the body and the Ford 390 and a lot of trips to the local welding shop. Sooo it might start as an uphill battle but isn't it sweet as it slowly comes to life with your twist on it.. Besides all that it gives me a good story to tell my grandson... and I did... Nice Chevy Merlin !

Just shows how amazing you are at your craft.... I truly look forward to watching your videos and seeing the end result of everything you do!!! Please keep it up...

Great story! I always see the 57 in the background of your videos and I wondered what the deal was with it. Very cool that you saved it.

A very interesting story Merlin, glad you took the time to bring it back to life.

'57 chevy's are a thing of beauty no matter what they look like.

Thanks for taking the time to share this story. Really impressed with what you do 👍.

That 57 is super cool. I’ve been wanting to see a video about it. I’m glad you fixed it up most people would have just scraped it. Looks awesome the way it is

Awesome content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

I was born in havasu been here 40 years. Love cruising by your house and seeing all the projects on my way to work

Motor Trend t.v. is running those Vegas Rat Rod episodes. Telephone poles seemed to be attracted to cars in the 70's. YESSSS keep these babies on the road! This car is living it's best life...resurrected from the scrap heap. If she could talk she would be thanking you!

Thanks for the story. was worth the wait. Great

As a kid that was one of my dream cars

You were born to do what you do. I've learned a ton watching you 👍🏻thank you.

Good show as always thank you kindly

What a fantastic story and project. Thank you

What a cool build and history! Thanks for sharing!

This is epic!! 🤘 What an amazing job Merlin! I truly believe you did the right thing saving this one from the pasture. Thanks for sharing! 😎

Love the story on this build. Also like the history and interviews with all these great auto-buffs and builders. Good to save and chronicle the history of the old cars and the great people that work with them. Keep the good stuff coming👍

Good on you Merlin for fixing a 57 don’t see many of those anymore, thank you for keeping old school alive!!!!!

Wow, what a wonderful journey and a lot memories. Thanks for sharing.

Took my driving test in a 57 chevy that was to become my own car a couple of years later when I turned 16. I've got a lot of fond memories that involve that car.

That car is beautiful. I would not change a thing. You are a true master of your craft. Ty for keeping it alive.

Beautiful beast it was well worth building because you can make it as nice or rough as you want because it was recked. I love rat rods and show cars they both have a place in the car world . I wish i had the money to build one i would drive it every day like you ........

Love the 57s. Had 3 different ones in high school in the mid 60s. Hung on to one til after Uncle Sam sent me back home in one piece. Wish I had it back. I’m sure it’s been crushed by now. 😢

Those Bel Airs are still cool and iconic and why they are so expensive. Definitely worth it. I only selfishly wish it was all yellow. Reminds me of the old school taxis.

So happy that you built it. Having all those old pieces from other cars makes it even more special. Thanks for sharing.