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Early convair sure looks like it! Thanks, guys! Now to find some seat covers and foam. :)
Hey guys. Two questions. 1. I need some help with I.D. of the seats in my '55 chevy. I *think* they are early 60's mid size GM seats? But if...
Cool '57 Gasser that was parked next to me at a show last weekend. Wish I'd gotten more pics! [img]
Hate to bump such an old thread, but I am having the same issue. Worked fine a few months ago when I installed it, now it doesn’t “sweep” smoothly...
It isn't pretty like the motors in this thread (I am drooling and it gives me inspiration for a winter project) but here is the 327 in my jalopy....
4 door tri-five chevy's are 1/3 the price of a 2 door. Parts are readily avalible.
Took the car to a cars and coffee and the girls tagged along. [img]
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The next logical step is paint and new stainless... [img]
Something a little bit different. Trying a new camera (Insta360) and mount. Hoping to get some cool video of other tri fives at shows and cruises....
From the Cars Inc Open House. Trying to find time to get the rest of the trim on it. [IMG]
Chassis is clean. Going to remove some peeling paint and paint it flat black. Rear suspension and rear end work is next. That will take some...
Appreciate all the replies everyone, some great info and advice. I really do appreciate it. I had an engine guy pull the motor it came with...
Well, I ordered so many parts yesterday I'm surprised the bank didn't shut my card off. Getting rolling on it soon. Factory fuel tank, factory...
My pile of parts [IMG]
I've lost track of where this thing is at in this thread, but she's basically "done" and back on the road for this season. New updates since I...
Love the '55, legit using that as inspiration and a goal of where I'd like to end up. I am going to keep it simple for now. I'm sure like with my...
Thanks for all of the information guys, I appreciate it. I'll be asking a lot of questions as this is my first "gasser" build. To this point,...
Some questions for you guys to help me stay traditional: I did some digging on here, I don't see much about traditional gasser interiors. I...
I've done some research and digging on this car and I've come up empty handed thus far. It's missing it's cowl tag, and to compound the problem it...
My grandparents in 1955. [IMG]
Fenders are glass. I think the hood is original, as its in rough shape. Passenger door is new, trunk lid is new, front fenders are new, and the...
She's home, thanks guys! [img]
I was wondering the same. Its definitely a look dont touch kind of place. haha
Safe to say I've caught the bug from the HAMB and working on/driving my '55 Bel Air. The plans for this are more traditional and a lot nicer....
I live in the area. The Henry Ford Museum. ETA: I should have read the entire thread first. haha...
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