The Beginings of a 54 Chevy

I just recently picked up this 54 Bel Air from a friend of mine. The car is totally rust free and is pretty complete. The trim that is not on the car is inside. Last Saturday I was able to start it for about 3 seconds. I will probably be asking a lot of questions along the way so please bear with me.
TJ

 

awsome start, looks super solid. I look forward to seeing progress pics. P.S. Keep the 6cyl and hop it up!

 

By the way, someone bolted the hood and decklid emblems on upside down.

 

Looks like a very straight and solid car.......Should make a great project.What are your plans for the car?

 

Congratulations - looks like it is in excellent condition. Have fun with it.

 

great start...my first car was a 54 bel air

 

wow you scored!

 

Nice starter car. Have fun.

 

Very cool. Looks like a ton of '54's are making their way back out into the streets. Love it!!!

 

I am going to keep the 235 and 3 speed. For now I just wanna get it road worthy and drive it around as I work on finishing it. I am planning on building it as a mild custom. As I said, I have been around motorcycles all my life but I amm new to this whole car thing. So I will probably be asking questions along the way.
TJ

 

Rodders did that in the fifties to be "different".