Newstalgia1 - 55 Chevy 2 dr sedan build

[Newstalgia1]

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/109178-New-guy-Long-time-lurker-building-a-55-Chevy-2dr-Sedan

This is my idea of an oldskool appearing Pro Touring 55 Chevy!! Hence "newstalgia"

I joined last yr but never started a build thread.

Quite a bit of progress since last yr! I'm starting to assemble this beast and though i've had lots of headaches with the build i'm pressing on and still hope to be driving by my 40th B-day next mo.!! Wont be finished but hopefully will be drivable.

Where I am today:

Chassis is done - except pass side axle seal leak...Always something! lol
Motor is done - (test stand break in) nearly ready to fire it up in the car
Trans is done and installed
Brake lines are nearly finished. Need to plumb the prop valve and then I'm ready to begin bleeding them
Engine wiring is finished.
Paint is on hold. Keeping the Epoxy primer and rough bodywork for now...Tired of looking at a pile of parts in the garage>>I wanna drive this beast!!!

[Newstalgia1]

A little step backwards to where I started first:

Just about to go to the grave!!

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Bringing her back - Amazing the car had only one repaint (gasser orange) it was a drag car for years...last time on the street was 72'!!

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1/2 qtr fitting, checking out the ride height and measuring for narrowed 9" width

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Bare bones! Surprisingly no major hidden damage for being a race car for so many yrs

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First coat of epoxy!

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Heidts Tri-ang 4 link install and engine just about ready to fire up! (Not a 454...just the air cleaner) 350 small block with vortec heads and a bit of a Comp Cam.

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Chassis paint and assembly this past spring - Hotrod Flatz Anthracite Gray

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More hotrod flatz. Getting there!!

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More paint work done! Dash is SEM Hotrod Black on top and Hotrod Flatz gray on the bottom.

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Where I am today! The stainless trim will hide the 1/2 qtr seam. I couldnt see caking on filler to hide a seam that isnt seen. I didnt weld the qtrs on, I used 3M body adhesive...no warpage!!

[DreamRyder1963]

The car is looking good. The stance is killer.

[Newstalgia1]

Dash going together. I like the oldschool look with only modern suspension/handling! Much like the Street Rodder magazine black and flamed 55.

[wfo guy]

That's a good looking kid. I think he has that big smile because he expects to drive this car someday. :) Good progress.

[Motown 454]

Beautiful job! Its looking great, and what a difference. Nice!

[rlodad]

The car is coming along great! Vote #2 for the great looking kid of the day award. Keep us updated.

[Jetfixr320]

Great looking car!

What's the story with the Radial in the background? Is it a Sherman tank engine?

[Erik Beckett]

What part of Ohio are you in?

Erik

[Newstalgia1]

Thanks Guys, I appreciate the comments!! My son Kaleb is definitely ready for a ride...we are both getting excited! Especially since I fired up the motor for the first time in the car today!! I'm stoked...it just doesnt get better than that!!:smoke: I had a few cold ones to celebrate!



Great looking car!

What's the story with the Radial in the background? Is it a Sherman tank engine?

We built my engine at my buddys house and thats his radial. I cant remember the details but it is an old aircraft radial...he pulled it out of someones corn crib!! lol.

[Newstalgia1]

What part of Ohio are you in?

Erik

I'm north west of Dayton near Indiana, are you in OH?

[Johnny Blaze]

Love it! Any update?

[Newstalgia1]

Love it! Any update?

I guess I have been neglecting this thread more than I thought! Quite a bit done last fall but not so much lately. I've been busy with the kids and other priorities. However a little done in what little spare time I have had...decided I was not going to be happy with the original pitted door skins even with a skim of filler. So, i've been busy replacing those with new ones.

Plus a couple pics from late last summer of previous work installing the wiring, brakes, steering column, seats, rad, front and rear glass and new stainless. Will be on the road this summer for sure!!

Greg

[vette427-sbc]

Love the old school look with the modern performance theme! Perfect stance too! Been following you on tri-five through my fathers account (midnightrider) Glad to see you here

[cbpldc]

Nice ride! I know all about Greenville! We used to go there for Made-rights! I grew up in Lynn, IN.

Looking good, keep up the good work!

Chris

[Motown 454]

The car looks great! I agree on the stance. SWEET!

[RaceFace]

Great stance!! It's gonna look insane when it's finished. Keep the pics coming!!!