Features Let's see all the 55 Chevrolets !

My first one... bought in '84 at the age of 14 and built up to look like this by me by the time I was 17.



Latest one... was my inspiration for owning a '55 back in '84... and found it years later...

 

Here is mine....

 

That is one bad ass car!!

 

Here's mine...

 

Here's mine in 1984 when I was a high school punk. After I got a job and started making that fat cash ($3.35/hr. Yehaaaa!!), I built a lumpity ass small block, made my own fenderwell headers, turned the front clip into a tilt off, and swapped the rear out for a 9" with some of the old M/T ET's for grip And I put it on a slight "diet" to shed some unwanted pounds, too.



My favorite shot of the inside when I started tearing it apart a few years ago for a "rebirth"




And this is it right now with the front clip pulled while I do a "minor engine swap" in addition to the rebirth

 

My 55 I sold in 2005. 454, T400, narrowed 9". Ran 11.80 on pump gas.

 

Here is the Texas Twister 55 chevy, car is coming along good and need to take some updated pictures.

SAMIYAM, that 55 is a good looking car, can you share any more pictures and details on the car.

thanks jp.

 

Here's my work in progress.











Here are the parts Ive got for it







and the trim plate

 

Awsome 55's, they look awsome, i wish i had a 55 at 17 these days it's a bit hard,
oh well . have fun guys and keep em comin

 

I've been wanting either a 210 or a Nomad since I was a little kid and I still haven't found the right one that I can afford. Always something stopping me. Almost found one when I bought the '66 Chevelle I had but I couldn't get the guy to come off the 10 grand he wanted for basically a shell with Welds and half an engine.

 

old picture of mine

 

55 CHEVIES RATE "WAY UP THERE TOWARDS THE TOP OF THE LIST OF: "KOOOLEST CARS OF ALL TIME!!!" ---------

 

I wanted a 210 for almost 35 years and finally found one I could afford, but in worse than junk yard shape and it still cost 3500.00. It came with 3 truck loads of parts to rebuild it and took a year of weekends but she's drivin now. I can't post pics cause it's sittin in my garage in 8 degrees and not comin out til spring.

 

Mine.

 

here's mine

 

Damn! I guess maybe I should've sold a kidney or something and went for that one when I had the chance. Body was actually in pretty good nick, just didn't have interior, bumpers, or a transmission. I think the engine still needed a few things too, it's been awhile since I saw that one.

 

We can talk about a trade.

 

Here's my Cousin's car (Gary Kleckner)-

 

HaHa, ..I kinda doubt it, I think I'll keep this one now that I found out how hard they are to find in good condition. Good luck on yours.

 

My 12 year old and the 55 grandpa gave him , car looks a whole lot better in the photo, needs everything he thought he could wax it and make it shine Personally I think It will cost way more than its worth to make it even just a nice driver It's cost me an arm and a leg just to get it to move under its own power. Had the brakes redone the master cylinder loses all the brake fluid, hell if I can figure out where it goes! The rebuilt! rear end I had put under it last summer howls like a banshee
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55 chevy p/u 3100 2nd series..pretty much and everyday driver.

 

Dude, his car looks nicer than yours!

For real, I think you might be missing the big picture. My dad wasn't around from the time I was 13 to 18 or so, not like he was into cars anyway. I had to learn what little car stuff I learned from a buddies dad. And you have a 12 yr old son and a dad (grandpa) that have interests in the same thing you do. Heck, even not considering the car, it's a chance to bond with the boy and teach him lessons about cars, hard work, goal setting, pride in accomplishment, etc. etc. etc.

Don't take me wrong. I'm NOT trying to paint you out as a bad Dad. I am saying that I think you should reasess the way you look at the two projects. Two projects being the feakin' '55 2 dr. hardtop! and your growing son. Sorry if I've stuck my nose to far, but you did kinda ask.

 

No bags, just loud & low......

 

Buzzard,

I asked, so you did not stick your nose in to far......I guess I just don't want to mess with something that he really is not into, I was heavy into cars at his age! he really could careless, His sole interest in the car is "when will it look good enough to trade for a JEEP or 5.0 Mustang" Needless to say the title will not be in his name until he is a lot older and appreciates what he has got. I would really like him to be more interested in cars, but I'm not going to push the issue, I really think he expects me to do everything on the 55 and then hand him the keys and title when he turns 16. When I expect him to lend a helping hand and learn something about the car, I think we all appreciate our own cars when we had to do at least some work on them.

Anyway thanks I needed a different point of view........36RRC

 

What was I thinking????

I completely forgot about my 55 1st series truck




Kael

 

If he doesnt appreicate it, you could always do like my dad did......help him buy a $300 Peice of junk Green 76 Ford F100 Pickup at age 14 and let him either figure it out, or ride the bus. Course, I honeslty wasnt ungrateful, nor did I ever let it be even a thought..... I loved my truck form the day I first got it because it was MINE!!! I still miss it.

 

What'll ya'll say about this bringing this thread back to posting kick ass '55 Chebbies?

 

Fine, Here are a few more FYI these are not mine. I borrowed these pics. Hope you enjoy.





















Kael

 

Here's mine. Had it since 1972. It is waiting for its next reincarnation.......
1972



1979



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