Hey y'all, Just picked up a 51 2dr Bel Air, and I'm kinda stuck on bodywork ideas. The car's staright as an arrow, and only 2 tiny rust spots on the rear wheel openings...no biggie... What I need is some pics of some mild customs for refference, and ideas as to how I want to do this one. I'm stuck in Afghanistan for another 5 1/2 months, so I have plenty of time to mill over ideas. Any pics, sketches, thoughts, etc y'all can send my way would be more than greatly appreciated. Thanks! Dan
I think this is very good example of a very cool & mild Bel Air Custom,definitely the direction I'd go.Check the "incredible Chevy" and "Kustom"-post for more inspiration,that'll do.
Search the threads here (try 49-54) there are a few threads with nothing but pictures of these gorgeous cars with some unbelievable custom ideas. Hey man, Merry Christmas. Thank you for all that you're doing over there. I hope the few months you have left in Afghanistan fly by so you can get to work on your new baby.
These should help for some inspiration: Anyone have some pictures of this incredible 49 50's Chevy Mild Customs 49-54 Chevy's My brother's wrapping up his SF training and will be off to the desert soon. Thanks for all you do! Happy holidays, Bryan
Just for the record, '53 is a different body from the '51-'52. '53 is virtually the same as a '54 except the grill front fender area and trim. '49-'50 have different 1/4panel/rear fender shape from '50-'51 and then there's the HT...