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Posting anything about 55 Chevys is fine with me … Don't give a damn if it an official "Gasser" or not. The posting police be damned. Joe
AHRA/NHRA added Modified Production Class in 1964.
For the record. There were a lot of 55 Chevy-s that raced C/Gas that were just about stock bodied cars with steel fenders, A arms and ham center...
Keep them coming. Love to see tough 55 Chevy-s. Joe
Sure looks like A arms. Joe
This winter plan on rebuilding the 55 Chevy I have had since 1992. It was always a bit rugged but now it really rough from sitting and awaiting...
I like to leave as much original metal as I can.
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This was posted on Vintage Trophy Girls string. Thought it add to this string. [ATTACH]
In 1963 I had a 55 Chevy coupe with a 283 .040 over Duntov cam, 3 speed with a Hurst shifter. In 1965 I put that engine and trans in a 1960...
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The front passenger floor in my 55 sedan was patched with flattened 5 gallon lacquer thinner can. It still had a paper label attached. Ugly but...
Those 150-s sure make nice gassers don't they? Joe
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Looks good the way it is Joe
Really like this car. Has engine set back. Straight axle. Research reveals races at Aquasco mid 60-s. Engine was built by Coleman Brothers Speed...
I split the hinge tube with a cut off wheel. Heat it up and spray WD40 into as it cools. Then drive the pin out. Weld it back together and...
I found these photos on another site. Local Long Island racer "Coney Island Ralph" Londolfi. [ATTACH] The 55 Chevy was his first gasser
Pretty nice solid looking body. How did you clean off the paint? Joe Cry 'God for Harry, England, and Saint George!'
Recent acquisition … Interesting mirror but I cannot identify it Joe
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https://www.trifive.com/forums/ Best site for Tri-fives
As kids we felt that 4 doors were family cars. All hot rods were supposed to have 2 doors. I do remember a local guy that had a candy apple 57 4...
I think that 2 door hardtop doors would fit ... Then just a matter of post relocation and glass. It would be an interesting project to convert to...
The Ringmaster is a classic as well. Joe
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