Chikn's new ride.

[Chiknskyn]

Ok guys, don't beat up on my pop's old car lol. He's had it since 04 and he's 78 years young. I'm 50 and don't really know what direction I'm going to go with it.
Thanks for all the future input.

[Troy]

That's a beautiful car!!! Wish mine looked like that!!! Some day soon I hope!!!

[BamaNomad]

This is what the mfg's Tags tell you.

Cowl Tag:
Trim 521 - Beige Pattern cloth, red imitation leather
Paint 585 - Onyx Black
EZ - E-Z-Eye Tinted glass (appears to be all around)

The Body was a fairly early 55-1037 body (2 dr HT) produced in the Janesville Fisher plant,

body was shipped to St Louis GM Assembly for final assembly as car number 58835 out of St Louis; probably first 2-3 months production?

VIN plate tells you: VC 55 S 58835

V - V8 engine, C - BelAir trim level, assembled in (S) St Louis as car # 58835

Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Pack (with first design round snout Air Cleaner )
Add on after market Air Cond.

I wouldn't do anything to that car other than maintain it and drive it, and 'clean up' the wiring under the hood...

I'm assuming it was restored a few years ago based on the condition, else it's extremely low mileage...

Your dad has given you a VERY DESIRABLE collector car...

[Chiknskyn]

Wow. Thank you guys. My dad is going to mess himself lol. Really Bama, thank you for all of the info. I didn't know any of that - I know he doesn't either. That is so cool. Hope he doesn't want it back... I seem to have misplaced the title.

[BamaNomad]

From the photos you showed us, the wiring under the hood is the 'worst part'... it really needs to be cleaned up and bundled as original using the correct wrapping tape (note. It's not really tape, since there is no 'sticky' on it; it is just tough black plastic wrapping that is 'tied on each end'). Electrical wrapping is available but make sure you buy the right stuff and then look at original cars or photos of original cars to see how it was all routed and wrapped. The assembly manual may also help you with that.

I noticed you also have some sort of 'aftermarket' white plastic reservoir under the hood? What is that? I think I'd find the right part and replace it correctly to make your engine compartment look as good as the rest of the car!

[Histoy56]

Nice looking ride with a great color combo.

[Belair-o]

What a great car! Love the colors (interior/exterior), love the trim, great car!

[carls 56 (RIP 11/24/2021)]

good looking 55, family heirloom in the making.

[567chevys]

Very Very Nice 55 !!!!!

Thanks Sid

[WagonCrazy]

What a great looking 55! Tell us of your plans, and we'll provide lots of advice from the peanut gallery.

[ykf7b0]

That thing is gorgeous!!!

[Chiknskyn]

Hey folks, I know it's been a while since I posted anything about my car. Well, here goes lol. The engine developed a knock when warm in the bottom end - really pronounced at idle so I stopped driving the car and would just start it every other week. So, I recently got the money scraped together and with the blessing of my 83 year old father, fell off the deep end. Instead of having the engine rebuilt, I decided to go with this... AND a whole lot of other things. I am not doing anything that I can't reverse and go back original if that ever becomes what I desire to do. Ya'll don't beat me up too bad. I will probably be asking for direction and advise really soon so thank you all in advance! Here's a few pics20220723_101616.jpg20220723_101629.jpg20220723_101548.jpg. 383 Stroker, 700R4, Complete RideTech suspension (front installed) - 4 link to be installed, Dakota digital gauge cluster, Flaming river rack and pinion cradle, steering column and steering wheel, headman headers (for rack and pinion), Be Cool radiator and fan kit, etc. The little woman is a little upset with me... don't tell her, but I am ordering my rear end from Strange Eng. next week. I am going with a 12 bolt (staying Chevy) and 3.73 gears at least that's my plan anyways. Hope each and every one of you has been well and blessed and continue to stay that way.

[Troy]

Niiiiiice!!!!

[Chiknskyn]

Whole lot of work left to do. I am going to keep the 265 and 2 speed trans... I think that would be WAY to hard to replace. Thanks brother!

[BamaNomad]

that early round snout air cleaner is worth a bit also... don't lose it.. You probably should keep the dual exhaust system too ... ?

Your new drivetrain is going to be very different than the original! it should really make it GO..