Featured Customs Happy 70th birthday to the 55 Chevy

With the new 265 ci V8, Chevrolet went from a ''practical car'' to a performance machine. Total reset for the brand's image.

 

I’ve worked on several 55’s, but have never owned one. Always liked them though.

 

'55 is my pick of the tri-five litter.

 

My Bel Air is moving at a snails pace.

 

Bought my 4-door in '81, and my 1st series pickup in '92. I still have both.

 

Happy Birthday to "Stubby"

Love my '55 & had a blast with it this year, unfortunately it sits broken in the shop currently. Just like ev erything else that was my shit show (2024), he was comfortably stored away for winter when the Wife says....My son is coming out for a visit, why don't you take him for a ride in Stubby since it is nice out today & he has never been in anything like that.... You guessed it, I broke something in the top end drivers side with the last 7k holeshot!

I have to confess though that the '57 is my favorite of the"TRI-5s" & have yet to own one

God Bless
Bill
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...ar-transport-hauling-open-or-enclosed.614419/

 

@DDDenny must be sleeping in.

 

Then there was the 50 millionth GM car, a gold '55 Bel Air. This is a recreation.

 

No birthday cake for this 55. Just a sad story. Also the only photo that I have of Dads 55 Delray. My Dad bought this 55 Chevy new. Then in 1957 a Nash ran a stop sign, and it got totaled. Dad, and mom were in the front seat. My little brother, and I were in the rear seat. Good news is that no one was seriously hurt. My Dad then bought a brand new 57 Chevy. The 2nd photo is of my little brother, myself in the {middle}, and my mom with our new 57.

 

A set of the original gold plated Trico wipers was discovered and used on the car.

Word is that the gold plating on the rest of the trim cost $5000 per gallon!

 

My brothers old 55. I did the flame job for him. It was just a low buck, but FUN Hot Rod.

 

I got my 55 (also, my first car), in 1972. Still have it.

 

Nope, just helping the missus take down Christmas.
Though I have been mulling over in my head how to respond to this thread, because, like, you know, I'VE NEVER OWNED A 55 CHEVY, specifically a two-ten two door sedan.
So, you know, it is kind of hard to celebrate, because IT'S JUST NOT RIGHT.
Maybe I should sell something!
Signed
Frustrated in Bowtieland.
Oh yea, happy 70th birthday Chevrolet.

 

The 1955 Chevrolet Del Ray was an interesting package. Only available on a 2 door, 210, sedan only. The handsome interior was the key component.

 

Put me down for a Nomad. Mostly primered, mostly black, metallic blue hood.
Warmed up 283 3spd Hurst different diffs ( what ever was cheap when I busted them )
Too tall rear suspension. Adequate height in front.
Bought it for $75 in sold it 3 years for $225

 

The Nomad was a beauty! This one was once owned by actor Bruce Willis.

 

Best car design ever put into production.
Keep your '32's I'll take a '55 2 door sedan

 

I'm getting there

 

Don’t forget the H.A.M.B. favorite, SBC too!

 

I can't have both?!

 

I hope So! That's my plan..