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@Johnny Gee
A four door hardtop was one of the nicest models for the Chevy families. Rolled down windows was the largest opening for full effect of the circulating air while the car moved along without A/C.

Westside of Long Beach


Hello,

In 1959, we were getting ready to go to a friend’s wedding. All “suited up” as teens, was not the most comfortable outfit of the day. But, no Levis at weddings… ha! Our neighbor’s sons, also, were invited and stopped by for final directions in front of our Westside of Long Beach house. They had one of the coolest 4 door sedans that looked as if it was a two door hardtop. At the time, most thought it was a two door, except for the rear door handle. They changed the full hubcap for black painted rims and a small center hubcap for a different look.

Jnaki

One of our other friends did have a two door 56 Chevy Hardtop Sedan and it was very nice. Plus, it was one of the fastest cars in Bixby Knolls with a modified 265, then a bored out 283 + dual quads, then a larger 283 block bored to a 301. Then he ruled the streets for a while. I filmed him at Lion’s Dragstrip, but cannot remember if it was in C/Stock class or C/Gas Class and which motor. It all looked stock at first inspection.

At each “rumored” build, he denied any improvements… (“it came that way…”) But, the last straw was a 352 c.i. SBC, bored and stroked Reath Automotive crank kit and pistons… for the street superiority at the time. A very strong “rumor…”
Lion's Dragstrip

 

Grandkids waiting for their first ride in the 55.

 

Can I take cuts?

 

Anytime!

 

WoW, nice!......

 

This is what I wish the old paint on my '57 looked like.

 

I wish there was a way to blanket “Like” every one of these posts. lol

This is one of my all time favorite threads on the HAMB.

Thank you all very much for the posts.

 

My neighbor across the street '55 two door. This was his dad's daily driver and the car they would use to go on vacations. They lived in Illinois along the Mississippi and after his dad passed he brought the car home to keep. There was so much rust you'd be hard pressed to lock a cat in it but it turned out nice after the resto. Its finished now but I don't have a current pic.

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Don't remember where I got this pic, maybe somewhere in the thread? Love the stance.

 

^Beautiful ''phantom''!
2 door wagons, except Nomads, were 150 or 210 models.

 

Yep, he had special trim pieces made from originals for that look.