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I met Vern Moats back in 1970. He was building the drag motors for a 56 Chevy Bel air we raced at Eddyville Dragway. I remained friends with Vern...
Although I do not know where the car is at this time, I as lucky enough to have ridden in the car with Vern. Oh, that would include times only two...
I did search thru google some time back and came up with an article featuring chopping a 53 Hardtop. Pictures showed dropping the the rear window...
I own a 53 Chevy Belair 210 and I plan to change the rear window also. I was able to get my hands on the back half off a 51 Pontiac in very solid...
I have not posted any updates on the forum as it is pretty much parts hunting and standard body work. Patch panels, door handles gone, French in...
THANK YOU FOR SHARING! Looks like it was a great time.
Well the fun has begun. Started striping the interior and getting the old fabric off the seats. Man they love the hog rings. I must have taken 50...
I recently picked up a 53 Belair project and will be replacing the original 6 with the motor from my 86 IROC. tuneport and 700R4 transmission. I...
This morning I stopped by DMV and changed the title and got my plates. I know here in Iowa its a lot easier to register our hot rods than other...
I plan to share as that is what this site is all about. And I will be asking plenty of questions in the future I am sure.
By the way, the seller also provided the 150 trim for the rear quarter panels. I will not be using the 150 trim it's in VERY GOOD condition, may...
I was not really looking for a Hardtop to start with but it just ended up that way. Looking at all the stainless there is very little to do but...
Yes there are actually 2 projects we are working on. Mike has the 50 Belair and I have the 53. Mike was actually the buddy that took me over to...
THANK YOU THAT LINK! In jus t few minutes I found quite a few parts for the 50 Belair we need. I have not done much on the 53 yet but inspect and...
Thanks for ALL your posts, and your points give great food for thought. When the car presented itself and the deal was completed you go back to...
Don't mind at all.
Thanks for the advise, did the intro. Plans: Drop it with air and a chop, I like the grille opening but change the teeth to 58-59 Corvette, drop...
Hello from Iowa. The snow is finally gone and the fun can begin. I have had my hands on many customs over the years and some you may even seen....
After years of looking here and there. Looking thru the ads here and cars at the swap meets, one of my best friends called me on a saturday...
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