Long Roof Cruiser; Roller with Solid Body Perferred

[ryeguy2006a]

I'm still looking for the right project! I was trying to get something other than a Nomad, but I do keep going back to a 55 or 56. If someone has one, please send me a message.

[dhutton]

I'm still looking for the right project! I was trying to get something other than a Nomad, but I do keep going back to a 55 or 56. If someone has one, please send me a message.

Have you ever ridden in a Nomad? Stock suspension sucks and that damn lift gate rattle…. You have to invest heavily to get a decent ride imho.

Don

[ryeguy2006a]

Don, I haven't ever ridden in one. Maybe that's a good point and I should try it before I buy it. The goal of this build will be getting a really soft ride that will make for a great cruiser. I don't want it to feel loose, but handle decent. Main thing is for the family to be comfortable and be able to haul groceries or similar.

Would you say that a 65 Chevelle A-body chassis would bet better suited for my goals?

[dhutton]

Don, I haven't ever ridden in one. Maybe that's a good point and I should try it before I buy it. The goal of this build will be getting a really soft ride that will make for a great cruiser. I don't want it to feel loose, but handle decent. Main thing is for the family to be comfortable and be able to haul groceries or similar.

Would you say that a 65 Chevelle A-body chassis would bet better suited for my goals?

In my experience yes I would. So much easier to make an A body ride nice imho. The ride on my 64 GTO was awesome with some basic suspension upgrades. Much easier than a Nomad imho.

But don’t take my word for it, go for a ride in a Nomad. I’ve built a couple of Nomads but my hands were tied by the owner. I did build a 55 Belair on an aftermarket frame and the ride was very nice.

Don

[68Formula]

Don't rule out the Vista Cruiser or it's cousin the Buick Sport Wagon with their cool roof lines.

[dhutton]

Those are cool wagons!

Don

[68Formula]

In my experience yes I would. So much easier to make an A body ride nice imho. The ride on my 64 GTO was awesome with some basic suspension upgrades. Much easier than a Nomad imho.

But don’t take my word for it, go for a ride in a Nomad. I’ve built a couple of Nomads but my hands were tied by the owner. I did build a 55 Belair on an aftermarket frame and the ride was very nice.

Don

This one is stunning!

[CornHusker4Life]

That 55 is way nicer in person than in the pics. Don built a beautiful 55 for my dad. Rides killer too.

[DrFraZZy]

Not mine, I came across this;

https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/c...508764180.html

[dhutton]

Not mine, I came across this;

https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/c...508764180.html

That is cool.

Don

[ryeguy2006a]

That's super cool! I wished it still had the side windows.

[ryeguy2006a]

Still looking ya'll. Pm me if you happen to have a lead too.

[az_uncledonny]

I have a rust free 72 base Torino wagon with AC (very rare) for $4500.

[rreichert82]

Throwing a thought out there. I have been researching putting my 55 Ranch Wagon on a 02-05 Lincoln Aviator chassis for a comfortable and sporty AWD wagon.

[68Formula]

@ryeguy2006a you find anything yet? Hoping to see a long roof project thread starting soon.

[dhutton]

@ryeguy2006a you find anything yet? Hoping to see a long roof project thread starting soon.

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...55-Nomad-Build

[ryeguy2006a]

@ryeguy2006a you find anything yet? Hoping to see a long roof project thread starting soon.

Yes sir! Looks like Don beat me to posting the link. After flip flopping for several months on what I wanted to do, I found a 55 Nomad that was painted and right in my price range.



Then I realized after I bought it all of the Nomad specific parts it was missing and work that I had ahead of me. It's been fun, and the car is really solid now. Hopefully getting it running by the end of the month!