Hey there, I just picked up a 55 Star Chief hardtop (with a 56 front)a few days ago for a steal. I'm a 20 something and this is my first foray into the world of cl***ics! The previous owner dropped in a Chevy 305, 700r4, and an open Ford 9" rear with 3.25 gears. Still has manual steering and drum brakes. My plans for the next few months are to drop it at least 3", put a new set of white walls, address the chrome issues and cruise all summer!