New Project car - 55 Chevy Bel Air

[Golden]

I like them lowered a bit with a slight rake.

 

[Krazybones]

I've been digging through photos of '55 chevys this past week, trying to get some ideas of what I might want it to look like when it's done. Of course that is a long way off, but still good to have a goal in mind.


Feel free to post any in here that you come across.

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That is a 57...

Cannot tell what model it is by the pics? Is it a 2 door, 4 Door...Post?

 

[my89notchback]

This is awesome!! Is this your work?

 

[DRAG-ULA]

This is awesome!! Is this your work?

No. Maybe one day someone will want me to do something like that.

 

[Krazybones]

No. Maybe one day someone will want me to do something like that.

I have a donor 50 Pontiac that is your canvas... Ill drop it off..

 

[mustangmike6996]

I think the 55 is the best of the Tri5 Chevy's. The 57 is everyone's hot rod wet dream, but the 55 looks better IMO

From my experience (I've done a nut&bolt resto and a "get it running. ASAP resto), get it running, burn the tires off of it and then figure out how you want to use the car.

I also vote for a slight rake with big rear tires. Although, gasser 55s look sick.

 

[mustangmike6996]

http://www.superchevy.com/features/1711-1955-chevy-210-sleeper-with-an-angry-small-block/

 

[DRAG-ULA]

I have a donor 50 Pontiac that is your canvas... Ill drop it off..

Perfect. You do all the prep so all I have to do is tape and spray. And leave a signed blank check.

 

[DeFormula]

I think the 55 is the best of the Tri5 Chevy's. The 57 is everyone's hot rod wet dream, but the 55 looks better IMO

I'm with you. To me the 55s look the toughest, but I'm not gonna lie, I'd happily take anyone of them for the right price.

 

[Golden]

Also agree on 55 being the best. I too would take any of the three. One of the most beautiful model vehicles ever made.

 

[mustangmike6996]

It's funny, I just saw a super badass 55 restomod cruising in the rain today.

 

[jsxtreme]

I think something like this is an attainable goal until I can restore the body.

 

[jsxtreme]

That is a 57...

Cannot tell what model it is by the pics? Is it a 2 door, 4 Door...Post?

Yeah, I'm aware!

2 door, not sure if its a hardtop or post. I didnt even have the cover off that high. I should have it home before much longer to get started.

 

[jsxtreme]

http://www.superchevy.com/features/1711-1955-chevy-210-sleeper-with-an-angry-small-block/

Thats killer.

 

[my89notchback]

I think something like this is an attainable goal until I can restore the body.

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That’s actually really cool looking.

 

[mustangmike6996]

I really like that ^


But I also like the steel wheels with big tires and moon center caps