Page 3 of 5 FirstFirst 12345 LastLast
Results 21 to 30 of 45

Thread: '55 Chevy Bel Air Build Thread

  1. #21
    Club Member mustangmike6996's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Harrison Twp
    Posts
    7,214

    Default

    I have my 51 F1 side exit before the tires. I used C4 corvette tips so they tuck tight against the running boards.

  2. #22
    Elected Club Official jsxtreme's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Location
    Bestside
    Posts
    22,251

    Default

    So, the '55 is back home from Gary's. He sorted out a ton of shit which I am very thankful for. Including new disc brakes up front, new master cylinder, new brake lines and a whole lot of other shit.

    I need to get the starter out and have it rebuilt, buy a new water pump, a new PCV valve, a new fill neck and a new sending unit for the new gas tank I bought.

    Once I have those parts I can start reassembly and theoretically fire it up. There's a good chance it's going to need some wiring.

    I'm going to pull the carpet out this weekend and see how bad the floors really are. Most likely that will be the only body work I'll be doing to it, just to make it "safeish" for driving.

    106211153_10158695001250536_2542050907868258136_o.jpg
    1955 Chevy Bel Air, 327, 4 speed
    2020 CCSB Silverado RST

  3. #23
    Elected Club Official jsxtreme's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Location
    Bestside
    Posts
    22,251

    Default

    Here is something interesting. Found this in some old family photos. Same car, date unknown.



    75189012_1386493371539330_5840875339695707202_n.jpg
    1955 Chevy Bel Air, 327, 4 speed
    2020 CCSB Silverado RST

  4. #24
    Club Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Location
    Rochester Hills
    Posts
    5,137

    Default

    Exciting stuff. Man those cars are sweet! Big thanks to Gary for helping a member out!

  5. #25
    Club Member mikesfastss's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    at home with the family
    Posts
    5,226

    Default

    That’s some motivation right there

  6. #26
    Elected Club Official jsxtreme's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Location
    Bestside
    Posts
    22,251

    Default

    Talked to my Uncle, that was from 1979. Just a bummer how bad its rotted from sitting.
    1955 Chevy Bel Air, 327, 4 speed
    2020 CCSB Silverado RST

  7. #27
    Elected Club Official jsxtreme's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Location
    Bestside
    Posts
    22,251

    Default

    267225559_413980410457987_2486417958688191677_n.jpg
    263170033_959625831307188_6273930721223126833_n.jpg

    Well, shes in her new garage. I'll actually be able to make some progress here unlike the previous location.
    1955 Chevy Bel Air, 327, 4 speed
    2020 CCSB Silverado RST

  8. #28
    Club Member mustangmike6996's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Harrison Twp
    Posts
    7,214

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by jsxtreme View Post
    267225559_413980410457987_2486417958688191677_n.jpg
    263170033_959625831307188_6273930721223126833_n.jpg

    Well, shes in her new garage. I'll actually be able to make some progress here unlike the previous location.
    That's a good amount of room for a project. What's the next thing to tackle on the "to-do- list for the car?

  9. #29
    Elected Club Official jsxtreme's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Location
    Bestside
    Posts
    22,251

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by mustangmike6996 View Post
    That's a good amount of room for a project. What's the next thing to tackle on the "to-do- list for the car?
    Finish the inside of the garage and heat it. LOL I'm going to get the front end of the engine back together first, then brakes sorted out, then the floors. Prolly have someone do the floors.
    1955 Chevy Bel Air, 327, 4 speed
    2020 CCSB Silverado RST

  10. #30
    Club Member mustangmike6996's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Harrison Twp
    Posts
    7,214

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by jsxtreme View Post
    Finish the inside of the garage and heat it. LOL I'm going to get the front end of the engine back together first, then brakes sorted out, then the floors. Prolly have someone do the floors.
    If you are looking for new garage lights, I went with the Barrina brand. They are about $50 for 6 lights. I have 16 in my 2-car garage which is probably overkill but everything is easy to see, drywalling/painting made a pretty big difference too.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •