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I've never seen the "corner" bumper guards. Were they a factory option, dealer installed option, or an aftermarket item? Interesting.

 

Factory option, mostly seen on top of the line Belairs

 

spent about 2 hours yesterday afternoon on the grill. Old original chrome, lots of rust on the horizontal bars but it'll have to do for now.
Still rubbing out paint, hope to start buffing next week.

 

Paint it a bright red and throw some Torq-Thrust mags on it!...

 

It looked good until we went 90’s billet dash insert and cut the dash for the removal face digital CD player! So glad the H.A.M.B. exist to help educate the hotrod world!


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When you get tired of rubbing call me and I'll come and get it.

 

And it's got cup holders.....

 

Damn that's a very generous offer, thank you. How long do you think it'd take you to finish rubbing it out for me?

 

Those can stay! I get tired of the cup lid popping off when I shift and the cup is between my legs.


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I deleted the pic. We can all sleep easy tonight.

 

I was thinking that since I would finish the rubbing and buffing than you would just let me use it for about the next ten years. Deal?

 

If Slug decides to change his mind count me in!!! Love it

 

That one's a superstar!

 

Just spotted this one on cl....its in Oregon...says it was built in the late 50's in Jersey.
From the looks of the parts on it ,I would say its a real one from back in the day.

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98,000 mile '55 DelRay, split manifold and duals on straight six with a'Glide. No rust ever, never hit, evey pice of sheet metal is original to the car. One repaint. One of the nicest unrestored tried fivers I've ever seen. My friend just closed the deal on it yesterday. Cragars asap. Power of the HAMB: one month ago, I started putting out feelers for a 55. Seems like the best cars never hit the open market. Big players get the inside deals and snap up the best ones. Well, this car came from s private collection. Right place, time, seller and buyer. It's going to be a great cruiser.

 

Chevy57dude, did you see it in person? It's even better than the great pix.

 

Yes, actually, in the least obnoxious way possible, I coordinated the deal and inspected the car for my pal, Mark. We're still friends! We brought it home on my trailer yesterday. This morning, we pulled the spare tire out of the well. No holes, even at the very bottom. Factory rubber plugs still in place. Phenomenal to see all the original seam sealer untouched, cardboard panel still attached to the back of the rear seat. Geeked out on all the wiring clips and grounds in place, it's all there.

 

Those rain shields above the windows gotta go, oops, I forgot, that's not my car.

 

Damn right! No grandpa shades. They'll be off soon. Once the caps are off, I'll get a pic of it in plain steelies. They probably won't go back on when the Cragars are mounted.

 

How did you find it? Great to have a little history of the hunt.

 

A fellow actually contacted me about my '57. He liked the way I put it together, and was a teen in the late 60's when the car scene was in full swing. So it was like an online shop visit. We talked cars for a while, and I mentioned that Mark was going to be in the market for a '55. Like in half a year or so. His OT street strip Nova just isn't his dream car. Wouldn't you know it, the guy has several tri fives. The DelRay being the finest of the bunch. Not to mention some other rare bow ties, like one some surfer band sang about... Said he was thinking about thinning the heard, and would let me know sometime. Couple weeks later, he says there's interest in the '55 and he's selling. However I spoke up first. We never met, but he honored his word to me. The world needs more like him, no doubt. Whirlwind fast track, his gem of a wife agrees with my thoughts '' you go around this ride exactly once''. Go look, crawl all over and under the car, it's right. Commitment on the spot because high roller guys already lined up if we blink.
Not this time, big shots. The regular car guy gets one.

 

Thanks for the story. It's always fun to know how it all came down in one of these situations.

 

Awesome 4 dr hardtop. Saved this one a few months ago. Parked same spot +40 years.



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My 56 150...it was originally light blue/white, but just recently had body & paint work done, now it's black/white.

 

Really sweet!
I see you deleted the tire well and bought the mat that covers it. The '55 & '56 150 along with '55 Nomads were the only tri five p***enger cars without trim on the quarters. It's a great look!
Sedan deliveries not included.

 

Enjoyed watching this one as a kid.


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looks to be a 210 HT based on the short rear spears...

 

I remember watching the 150 run back in the 90’s. No front bumper, sbc, Muncie 4spd, 57 Pontiac rear end, 4.88’s. Ran low 12’s I believe. Wasn’t bad for a street car made with spare parts!


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