DriverzInc... New 55 Driver!

[DriverzInc]

Hi everyone,

About two weeks ago, I picked up a 55 Chevy. Plans are still in the air on this one, but I'm leaning towards two tone, with Lexus Pearl white top and trunk. Definitely going to run some big wheels, thinking 19/20 Rushforth Rated X in flat black and polished lip with hardware delete, and an interior to match the two tone. Car already has black leather, so I'm thinking perforated white leather inserts in the seats, and in the doors.

Motor is a 406, with all the flamed billet goodies, straight out of 1995. I will be completely changing the entire look of the engine bay in the next few weeks. Motor runs like a bat out of hell though...
Trans is a well built TH400, so I'm debating Gear Vendors, or a whole new 700r4.

So far, I've already ordered Baer Brakes for all four corners, and the new CPP master cylinder with the integrated prop valve. I am also ordering a custom, shortened Fab9 Rear housing from Chassisworks. The rear leafs have already been relocated inboard, so there is a tone of room for the 305/35/20 Nitto 555r I have to tuck up in there.

Some of the trim is definitely coming off, especially the lower rocker trim. (Yuck).



As soon as Jason Rushforth has finished the rendering, I'll post it up, and will continue to update you all with pictures as we move along... hope you all like it.

[dstryr]

What rims are on there now?

[MrQuick]

sweet ride. Just love the 55's, can't wait to see what he comes up with.

[jy211]

Must be nice ...can't go wrong with a tri year

[Fesler built]

Hey Guys,

Nice addition Jon, I have the new Fesler Billet Hood hinges for this car that have been shipping for weeks now. They are sick and really clean the engine bay up or look at the pictures to see for your self.



http://www.shop.feslerbuilt.com/prod...&productId=105

Let me know what you think Jon they would really look sharp on this car and we have about 4 other models out very soon.

Check out the 67-72 Chevy truck hinge should be shipping anytime

[shmoov69]

You are going to repaint that!!??

[DriverzInc]

What rims are on there now?

Rims on it now are 18" Foose Legends.

[DriverzInc]

You are going to repaint that!!??

Yes, don't let the pictures fool you... I mean, it is a very straight car, but the rear trunk has waves in it, and the area down in the drip rails is not as nice as I'd like it to be, so i've decided to two tone it with the pearl white. I think it will class it up a bit.

[DriverzInc]

Chris, I'll take a set of those hinges in polished.

[compos mentis]

FWIW, here's some images I've had done trying to get a pro touring look for a '55. Also some regular '55 pics.

http://s87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ics/?start=all

[dstryr]

Are you going to be selling those rims when you get the new rushfords on them?

[coolclassiccars]

nice ride can't wait to see it done.black is always slick.

[rocketman]

nice car I love the tri 5's

[The WidowMaker]

are you adding it to the fleet or is it a replacement for the chevelle? youre one lucky man if youre going to have both. sick ride and it will look even better with the rated x's.

[DriverzInc]

FWIW, here's some images I've had done trying to get a pro touring look for a '55. Also some regular '55 pics.

http://s87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ics/?start=all

I'm kind a fighting putting wide whites on mine too, I've already told Jason that I want to have an extra set of 18's with white walls, just to have the luxory to change the look of the car a little from time to time.

I love the renderings and mods to your car, with the rear nomad wheel openings, and with moving the trim up. I don't think I'll get too far into this car to make those kinds of mods, but we'll see what Jay does with the renderings and go from there. I might have some questions along the way with this car, mind if I bug you from time to time?

[compos mentis]

Jon,

Thanks for the feedback.

Sure, contact me any time.

The more tri-fives turned into PT cars the safer the roads will be.


That is an excellent idea having an extra set of wheels and tires with wide whites for the '55.

'55 purists don't like the body mod, but another bonus when you add Nomad quarters is that swapping in/out big tires and wheels gets a lot easier obviously.

I don't know if you saw Roy Brizio's car and the article in Rod and Custom. It's on their website also. If you haven't, he has 18's on it and the stripe is the biggest Diamond Back tires could put on that particular size tire. Here's a great black car for ideas. I like the wide whites myself on a black car like yours. Soon to be 2 tone though, correct? For me, it would be stealth having a pro touring suspension with those wide whites. I was planning to go with a 17" to get a wider stripe.

If interested, here are some related threads.

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=38938

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=41396

[724tim]

looks good
what about using lexus diamond white pearl

[compos mentis]

Can I change my answer?!

Lol.

If you 2 tone it, IMHO I wouldn't go the wide whites. If its kept all black than yes.

Final answer.

[55chevyman]

glad to see another 55, keep us updated!

[DriverzInc]

looks good
what about using lexus diamond white pearl

Yeah, that is already the color of choice.