Swapped out the two barrell carb for four barrell set up, installed the raingear two speed wiper conversion. Then had the exhaust sytem tailpipes re-routed and slash cut just below the bumper. Then finally found a nice 59-60 Impala steering wheel . The stock steering wheel is just to big for my taste. Those 59-60 Impala steering wheels just look good in 55-57 Chevy.. Thanks George for the steering wheel. And also Tim H. for suggesting to put one in ! Glad it's back on the road, it's been over a month.
Is there a noticeable difference in size between the two? I have an Identical wheel I was thinking of using in my 57.
It is smaller in diameter, I didn't measure how much exactly. I had a chance to sit behind the seat of a freinds' 56 210 Sedan, and was happy with what size it was and well it just looks great. Being honest, it does help.. the stock wheel is just to big.
glad to hear you got it back on the road. post some pictures of the bumper , would like to see how it came out with the exhaust recessed in it
Let re-word that. The exhaust tips exit just under were the rear bumper curves around the quarter panel. Mike , My buddy slash cut the tip so you just almost can't see it. It looks very clean.
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