I've been on this website for almost 10 years but have never written. In high school I had a 63 Bel-Air 4 door and traded it for a 62 Impala hard top which I drove my senior year. I always regretted selling it (for 2 grand!!!). I am in the Marine Corps and I used to drive a 49 Chevy Deluxe in 29 Palms. I have always loved the ***y body of a 54 Bel-Air and I finally picked one up in N. Carolina. I haven't done any work to it yet but have started parts (I unintentionally started a car grill collection). I like to get my hands dirty and will continue to get the knowledge i need from everyone on this site. Sent from my SM-T230NU using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Welcome. Love your avatar photo and the '54 project. Thanks for your service and enjoy your HAMBtime...................Don.
I'd love to keep the paint the way it is now but I have some metal work to do on the bottom, rockers, below the tail lights, etc. I want to make it look original but have subtle changes such as a 55 desoto grill and maybe packard tailights. I picked up another frame and plan on making it handle like a newer car, IFS and updated rear with power steering and power brakes. And of course drop it in the process. I deploy a lot and the wife needs to be able to move it. I always drive my cars so I plan on using it daily once it runs. I appreciate the thank you for my service. I have been at it for 20 years. I will never get rich but I love it. Sent from my SM-T230NU using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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