My '55 Belair 2 Door Hardtop Build (sort of

[BamaNomad]

Looks good Troy, but that's what I'd expect from Ciadella's..

Seems to be sewn in the '55 BelAir design but in a solid color?

Gary

[Troy]

Thanks BAMA,

Yes it is '55 Belair but I asked for a complete black interior, they used '56 Belair black cloth on the seats too.

[Troy]

Hello All,

Moving along slowly not much done!! I know I asked this before but I can't find the answer, so I'm asking again. Which power steering box is the best, the 600series or the 500 series? Thanks!!

[Rick_L]

They are essentially the same thing in terms of function and dimensions.

The Borgeson 600 box is a modified OEM box from an early 2000's Tahoe or similar vehicle. A new lower housing is welded to the original housing and a new output shaft installed. It has a double D input shaft.

The CPP 500 box is an all new steering box made in China by a supplier that makes OEM boxes for some brands. One piece housing and splined input shaft.

[BamaNomad]

Good response Rick. Have you used both those boxes? Which one are yuo using in your car?

[Rick_L]

I have a CPP500 box for mine. I helped a friend with a Borgeson.

[Troy]

Well I'm now retired so I hope I can get my '55 back on the road some day!!! I just ordered the foam for my seats ($931.00) ouch and some other parts as well. I'm planning on pulling the frame out from under the body soon so I can get it fixed up and either painted or powder coated! I can't wait for it to drive!!!

[busterwivell]

Welcome to retirement, Troy!

[chevynut]

I'm planning on pulling the frame out from under the body soon so I can get it fixed up and either painted or powder coated! I can't wait for it to drive!!!

And so it begins.

Congrats on your retirement! I thought after I retired I'd have lots of time to work on my car. Problem is I continued to build frames until last year, and taking care of properties all over the country takes time.

[Rustaddict]

Have you stopped building frames permanately ?

And so it begins.

Congrats on your retirement! I thought after I retired I'd have lots of time to work on my car. Problem is I continued to build frames until last year, and taking care of properties all over the country takes time.