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    My 55 project

    I should have posted this long ago

    So here it is , A basic 55 chevy

    I have it since 1992

    Just started working on it

    It will be a simple build

    The frame is stock one

    Spring pockets have been installed to move springs even with frame rails

    Tubular A frames

    Side motor mounts

    Power steering

    Ford 9" Rear end with disc Brakes

    454 Big Block Chevy

    Muncie 4 speed

    I Don't Care that its not going to be a show car , don't care that it doesn't have vette front and vette rear End

    The way it going to be built makes me happy and that's all that matters

    Thanks Sid
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    1937 Chevy Coupe
    2023 Ford Super Duty F350 TREMOR
    2019 Corvette Z06
    1955 Chevy Nomad
    1935 Ford 2dr Slant back I have 4

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    Absolutely! You're building probably what more than half of the TriFivers want or wanted.. Keep us updated!

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    Good morning All ,

    Not my 69 Z28

    its my buddy's Friends Dad car , he bought it new in 1969 .I will get some more pictures of it really nice stock car but has rust

    Thanks Sid

    1955 2 DR Post
    1937 Chevy Coupe
    2023 Ford Super Duty F350 TREMOR
    2019 Corvette Z06
    1955 Chevy Nomad
    1935 Ford 2dr Slant back I have 4

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    Well between Running a Business and dealing with Covid shit , I got my wheels and tires for my 55 also Got the New Dash , Dash was 14 weeks to get , Rims where 18 Weeks . Crazy stuff .Hope to have the wheels mounted on car next week

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    1937 Chevy Coupe
    2023 Ford Super Duty F350 TREMOR
    2019 Corvette Z06
    1955 Chevy Nomad
    1935 Ford 2dr Slant back I have 4

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    Looks like you're making progress Sid! Keep at it and post more pics.
    56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension


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    Sounds very familiar to how my 55 is put together, with some variations, I used a 56 inch wide, drum brake Dana 60 in rear. What width rear are you using.

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    On to the shop to mount on new frame with new motor & Drivetrain

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    1937 Chevy Coupe
    2023 Ford Super Duty F350 TREMOR
    2019 Corvette Z06
    1955 Chevy Nomad
    1935 Ford 2dr Slant back I have 4

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    Well its taking forever , I could not get the motor to clear so I cut the firewall and used a bigger one
    The rear end is in , Just need now to install the mini tubs and do other stuff to it
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    1937 Chevy Coupe
    2023 Ford Super Duty F350 TREMOR
    2019 Corvette Z06
    1955 Chevy Nomad
    1935 Ford 2dr Slant back I have 4

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    Quote Originally Posted by 567chevys View Post
    Well its taking forever , I could not get the motor to clear so I cut the firewall and used a bigger one .....

    Now THAT is a real hot rodder's approach~! If the engine won't fit, then make the space larger and get an even larger engine!

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    hello Gary,

    No bought them from Summit but they where back order for 18 Weeks , They have caps that mount inside instead of the out side . Guess I did the stupid and order the wrong ones

    here is what it said ,

    U.S. Wheel's beginnings go back to the early 60's with the family owned metal stamping facility. In the 80' we branched off with a small back alley shop and began manufacturing completed steel wheels. Now that we're entering the 21st century we have steadily and consistently grown to become one of the leading suppliers of two piece steel wheels in the country combining quality, strength and style with affordability. Unlike many aluminum wheel manufacturers that offer a steel wheel line only as a compliment to their aluminum wheels, our focus is on steel wheels - all types of steel wheels. We have a complete line of both painted and chrome plated aftermarket wheels.
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    1955 2 DR Post
    1937 Chevy Coupe
    2023 Ford Super Duty F350 TREMOR
    2019 Corvette Z06
    1955 Chevy Nomad
    1935 Ford 2dr Slant back I have 4

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