ilike55s
08-15-2013, 06:58 AM
Howdy Folks,,been doing a lot of reading here and there and some other forums. I was part of another tri-five group but finally gave up on trying to deal with the purists and people with an attitude. I do not think it is very cool to always try and knock somebody's di** in the dirt just cause they don't think like you do, and they want to be a little different. What would our hobby be like if all our cars were exactly the same? I have a lot of respect for anybody that wants their car to be a little different, whether it be just a few minor changes, or a Barris style custom. I also have the greatest respect for the people that do want a 100% original car. I respect yours, but you gotta respect mine. I have been working, fixing up and enjoying several different tri-fives for a good many years. My current project is a 55 Belair 2 door hardtop, that am in the re-assembly portion of a total re-build. First car I bought 20 years ago, was in terrible shape as far as rust, so I kind of gave up on it for a few years. I was fortunate to find this one 30 miles away and this one does not have a bit of rust and was a highly optioned car. Decided a complete "frame off" was the way to go and use the first car as a parts car. Finally got the car painted candy apple red and have been re-assembling from rear going forward. Man, there is an awful lot of stainless to polish,,,! Just finished up rebuilding and re-installing all the parts and pieces on rear quarter windows and now waiting on new headliner from Danchuck. Am about 50% on rebuilding the flippers. Hoping to tap the knowledge of some of the Guru's here, as well as sharing some of my hard earned knowledge .