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Troberts
02-18-2014, 05:33 PM
I have been waiting a very long time to get a 55 Nomad......It is currently completely disassembled for a frame on restoration. She has a 454 and AC, a must here on the coast of NC, power windows and will have many new parts I have been obtaining over the past year. I am currently installing a completely new wiring kit and will be getting her painted over the next few weeks. Candy Apple red with a completely new grey interior from Ciadellas. Can't wait to get her on the road!

NickP
02-18-2014, 09:43 PM
Looks like a grest start!

567chevys
02-18-2014, 09:49 PM
Super Start , Keep the pictures coming !


Thanks Sid

carls 56 (RIP 11/24/2021)
02-19-2014, 06:01 AM
cool project, thanks for sharing.

chevynut
02-19-2014, 06:32 AM
Looks like a solid car, or you made it that way! Welcome to the site.

Troberts
04-20-2014, 04:55 AM
Just installed new 5 leaf springs with 2" lowering blocks to get it sitting where I want it. I am also almost finished with the soundproofing - Getting closer to paint. Hopefully next photos will be with paint....

carls 56 (RIP 11/24/2021)
04-20-2014, 05:17 AM
looking good, nice progress.

567chevys
04-20-2014, 08:58 AM
I like it Lots !!!
keep it !!

Sid

chevynut
04-20-2014, 09:28 AM
Looks great! I'm surprised it still sits so high with the 2" lowering blocks.

Troberts
04-20-2014, 11:00 AM
Thanks...

Yes, I was surprised at the height with the new 5 leaf springs as well...I am thinking it might drop a little more when I get the complete interior installed and the springs may settle in a little bit too!

chevynut
04-20-2014, 11:29 AM
Yeah, you still have a lot of stuff to put in that car, so the weight will increase a lot. One thing you might want to do is loosen the shackle nuts and bounce on the car to see if it will settle, then tighten them back up.

Got any more pics of the car? What all have you done to it? I'd love to have a 55 Nomad...it's my first or second favorite tri5. 55 and 56 Nomads top my list.