Projects Loppy's 55 Chevy Belair Wagon Build

Loppy i understand , sold more than one of my rides to help out the family! nice ride, just picked mine up last weekend (old drag car). craig

 

Very nice build! I am in the process of finishing up my 55 wagon 4 dr and I was wondering what tire and rim combination sizes did you run on yours. The stance is perfect.

 

Originally I had Radir 15x6 front and 15x8 rear with Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R radials (26"). Later I wanted the more traditional look and went to Diamondback skinny whites. Forget the exact metric size numbers, but they were 26"ish tall as well. I also changed the rear wheels to 15x6 so could rotate to extend tread life. Note, I rolled the lips at all the wheel wells to avoid any rubbing. The fronts weren't close, but the rears with the 15x8's just cleared. Good luck!

 

Can't believe I missed this thread - great car. Sorry it had to go, but I have the feeling there is another coming in the future. Hope business is going well.

Surprised to see Jeff Phipps face pop up on the screen - he used to upholster covers for race boat seats for me . . . . damn, must be almost thirty years ago. Always a goofball with a lot of talent. Loved your interior.

 

Another one surprised to have missed this build. Came out really cool. Hopefully it all worked out for ya.