Started Work on my 55' Chevy

[jy211]

well I had some free time over the holidays (a few hours anyways) and decided to start my 55' project...So here's how it went....the camera phone picture quality is crappy...didn't plan on starting it on Dec 21st...

[jy211]

here's some additions shots with a digital camera.

[4OfaKind]

That's a start. Where do you go from here? What are you're plans?

Mal

[jy211]

The frame is almost completely disassembled...Doing a 3" drop leaf spring relocator kit..so I can get a 10" plus rim in the rear...maybe even a 3" mini tub and go for a 11 or 12"...but was told I may not have to mini tub for an 11" with the right back spacing....
But here's what I am thinking...atleast for today!

New moser rear end should be ordered shortly...along with 4 wheel disc's from Wilwood..new tubular front control arms, coilovers, front and rear..Sway's as well...then all the misc stuff...that should cover the suspension...until I change my mind

Drive train I am still unsure...been thinking about a 408 small block...but I have a 377 stroker sitting that needs to be rebuilt..Not sure on the tranny...maybe a 5 speed...or maybe a turbo 400...just not sure...

So that's it for now....

[ProdigyCustoms]

I have some good news and lots of information coming your way. Get your credit card ready, LOL!

[jy211]

hehehe! And to think..I am usually the one who can spend others money like a drunken sailor!

[Rubes]

Ha...not to difficult to get to that point eh? tore mine down 25 years ago and it still sits almost like that. But thats a good thing, 'cause now I can make it PT, ifI ever get back to it.
Sounds like you got some cool (reasonable) plans, and I'm sure Frank is not "helping" much..LOL

[1offwizard]

Very cool! I just recently started on mine too! Although you are already a bit in front of me. I just started on the front of mine first. I have the front frame rails bare, now I need to get the body off of the frame so I can tackle the rear.

[MrRottnDog]

I hope I'm finally finished with my 55 chevy. I know my bank account is!

[tri5-73dart]

Looks good, seeing 55' projects makes me wish mine was drivable...

(click picture to make it bigger)

[jy211]

Just saw the frame over at the powder coaters...

[jy211]

a little update:

Got the front suspension on:
Setting up the rear end:
Brakes are on:
Wheels and Tires arrived
getting ready to finish up the rear end and get the frame on the ground..after that body will be sent off to be sand blasted underneath, stripped and primed....

[muthstryker]

looks good! what size wheels and tires are they?

[jy211]

19's and 20's. Rushforth Rated X's. 245/35 and 285/35's...

[GHOSTDANCER]

Your pic links are broken. Any updates ?