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Swapping the whole chassis. The wheelbase is correct just trying to position the body over it properly. The door jam I thought would be a good...
Yes its altered a bit, but the quarter panel has also been cut. I'm trying to set the axle correctly so when I have new quarters installed it will...
Thought someone said once this is the most knowlegable forum on the web for tri five Chevys. This should be an easy question.
Rodents like to get in the head liner and build nests. So look real good around the drip moldings, and the C pillar.
Consider the Rivnut , but forget the helicoil for this application. Sounds like the long bolt through everything may be best.
Good luck with that.
Then get some friends together so you can push it around.
Nice ride. Sorry that it got hit.
WOW, thanks for the pics. What was that blue 4dr wagon ? Never seen anything like that.
Really nice project.
I need to get rear wheels located in the correct location.
Bump bump
I am trying to get an accurate measurement from lower part of door jam to center of rear axle on a 1955 Chevy 2 door sedan. Any help will be...
Nice project. I had a 55 2 Nd series once. I miss that ole girl.__
Welcome from West Virginia
True , the 57 frame is a west coast frame rotted in the front ,and the 55 frame is a east coast frame rotted in rear. I planned on repairing one...
Here are the pics of my project.http://s1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg516/wvjunkman1/ There kinda mixed up but its what I got.
I've learned plenty. And I'm not looking for yes men. I simply asked if anyone had a good reason why I shouldn't do the swap. I read all replies...
My car was that parts car for someone. When I picked up my car there was no frame. It was on blocks high enough to roll the frame out. The only...
By the way my '55 shell has been sitting on My g body floor since April 30. I was pretty surprised at how well it fit. I do have a lot of work...
What happened to the idea of taking what you can gather up ,put it together and enjoy it. That is what I thought traditional hot rodding was....
The car is going to have the appearance of an old gasser. Just won't ride and drive like one. The suspension was rebuilt on '80 buy previous owner.
Well I'm personally not afraid of a challenge, or some work to get what I want. So I read all of your replies and decided to dive in.
I respect your thoughts and appreciate you responding but I have priced the parts I need just to get her rolling around and its not gonna be...
I have a pretty rough 55 Chevy it is fixable but I don't have much budget. I do have a idea and although it may be alot of work, it wont be alot...
Hey guys, I'm about ready to purchase the complete floor for my old 55 Chevy 150. Looking for any advice as to which ones to consider, and if I...
I am starting a 55 150 project and I am wanting to go with a drop tube axle,radius rods, and coilovers. I can't find much info on this.I know...
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