Features Barn find 55Chevy 150

Finally figuring out computer,here's some pics. of 55 Chevy 150 I unburied couple years ago,23k miles,six stick,original paint,off road since 1963! Had to do extensive cleaning,brakes,exhaust,rear springs,tires,gas tank and lines.Would like to put big block in it but not keen on hammering firewall,might do small block,4-speed or do the easy thing and just leave it alone.Later, SteveO/Dummy

 

Wow, a black 150, nice. Myself, I'd do an sbc, three ducks and leave the tree shifter and dog dish caps.

 

or trade it for an old gasser project that has room for the big block already...let me know I just might have one!!! JK brother, that is a very nice looking ride.

 

So bitchen, more pics please!

 

someone, danchuk? makes mounts that move the BB forward about 2", so you don't have to modify the firewall

great find! they're still out there......

 

Wow, that thing is a wet dream!! Love it!

 

I need to look in more barns!

If I could wish to find a nice barn find car, the 55 Chevy is at the top of my list.

 

I'd just put a set of Fentons on the six, find an overdrive, lower it a bit and drive it. They're only in that condition once.

 

Very nice find.Wish I could find something like that in
my barn !!!!! LOL

 

begging for a 348---make it look factory no headers---396 would also be sweet---i am very envious of your car keep it a sleeper------just checked my barn... nothing but a two owner chevelle

 

like the beatles said leave it be leave it be

 

Er ah ...the Beatles said "...let it be, let it be."

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That's a bad ass find! Merry Christmas to you

 

Old red truck and a bunch of mid 60's Chevys in my barn.

 

WOW! Nice find. You done good.

 

We think you should just bring it up here and drop it off
Merry Christmas Steve.

 

one of my Dream cars right there

 

I had a 150, stock 265 & 3 speed. Had it for 10 years and sold it. Dumbest thing I ever did.

 

Awesome, where in MA. are you?
I did a 327 / 5 speed swap into my '55 210 last year, and may be able to share some info.

 

I love 150s,got a 57 i am doing."Black Widow" style.Leave yours as is on the outside.

 

awesome, my old co workers had its twin brother

 

Nice Find, thanks for sharing.
So many ways to go with that??
No matter which one they all will be fun.

 

drive it !!!!

 

Very cool! I would have never guessed it was buried in that shape. Good score.

 

Thats an amazing car, please leave it alone if it's original. You'll regret it if you dont.

 

It's true that they are only original once, but;
I was raised on those old sixes and they are boring! There are ways to enjoy the car without cutting it up. (And, as a very knowledgeable friend says, those tri-fives handle like pigs with a big block over the front wheels.)
Personally, I'd take a 283 block and go an 1/8" over (or start with a 327 block) and use a 283 crank, shoot for about 10:1, add a pair of camel humps (but not necessarily with the big valves), three Strombergs set up progressive, a replica Duntov solid cam, and a Saginaw 3-speed (synchro first gear, preferably with overdrive), and leave it on the tree (a buddy of mine calls it "bolt action"). Paint the motor Chevy orange, a pair of finned valve covers that say Corvette, Headers and a nice set of duals, 2 1/2" to the mufflers and 2 1/4" out.
I think that's the best looking '55 I've seen in a LONG time!!!

 

You got it right with destroking a 327 with the 283 crank.... and maybe a Hilborn...

 

I have A good 348 in a 60 CHEVY.Has the turbo behind it.hasn't been run in a few years

 

Haha, not likely! Glad you got some pictures up. How 'bout pics of the other projects? Merry Christmas from Dummy#2

 

What a beautiful find! Do what makes you happy. id have a hard time leaving the 6 in it too!