1953 Chevrolet Bel Air Base Sedan 4-door 3.8l on 2040-cars
American Fork, Utah, United States
We did a very nice amateur restoration on this car in 1988. As you can see, we have taken very good care of the car since then. The following are new or rebuilt: engine, Powerglide transmission, brakes, coil, distributor, water pump, carb, drive shaft, shocks, and radials. The car is updated to 12 volt but there are some wiring glitches (some items don't work). The chrome is triple-plate, show quality. The interior is a complete Hampton Coach package including the trunk mat. The paint is two-stage acrylic enamel. The body and paint are not show quality but are very good - a few minor flaws. The visor and Continental kit are after market. Left rear door glass is cracked. I have a replacement glass. The flex plate apparently has a couple of damaged teeth. I get a 'clunk' sometimes when I start the car. I have a used flex plate on the way. Hard to find and very expensive by the way. Steering box is stiff and there is play in the steering. All in all, this is a very pretty, nice running/driving car. This is your chance to get a beautiful old Bel Air for less than what the chrome, paint and interior alone would cost you to start over on an unrestored car.
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