1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2Dr Hardtop Sport Coupe
Unique,
custom fabricating, paint, and components
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This
55 Chevy Coupe was found on an Indian Reservation in South Dakota,
and was than purchased by a man in Nebraska who owned a vintage
vehicle salvage yard. The car was than taken to Alabama to be sold
for parts or restoration, but fortunately car was found buy its
current owner and brought back to life in Pennsylvania. The car had
little body damage, and only two small areas had rusted through. The
paint, door, window regulators and latches where all original and had
never been removed. Chassis had light rust, frame or suspension
parts were slightly corroded, and chassis had original shock
absorbers. The entire floor pan was intact except the center section
of the trunk floor. All the body supports, reinforcement plates,
inner and outer rocker panels and rear wheel housings where without
rust. During that year the needed front end parts were located and
the entire body was stripped to bare metal. The entire frame, all
chassis, and suspension components were cleaned and coated with black
POR15 coating. The body and front sheet metal was placed on the frame
and delivered to the restoration shop for body work and paint. Seven
months later the beautifully painted car returned to the owners
garage. From there the next 18 months the car underwent assembly.
When 90 percent done, it was taken to Ambassador House in Herman, PA
for custom upholstery and carpet. This beautifully, professionally
done car took just under four years to complete, including time away
for other matters. (Approx 2001 completion)
Features
of the Car
GM
Performance crate engine 350 cu in 290 hp # 12499529
(Installed
2007-2008, first engine to radical for street)
Dual
Edelbrock performer 500 cfm four barrel carbs
Edelbrock
C-26 intake manifold (Jet hot coated)
GM
Performance chrome valve covers
Stainless
fuel lines and fittings
Holley
fuel pump
Sanderson
headers (Jet hot coated)
GM Factory
pulleys (powder coated)
Power
Master XS hi- torque starter
Accel coil
HEI
distributor by Dave’s Small body HEI's
Chrome
100amp one- wire alternator
Walker
Cobra Z- Line radiator
Stewart
Stage 1 water pump (powder coated)
Stainless
2 1/2 in exhaust system by Never Rust
Turbo 350
Automatic Transmission and B&M shift kit and adjustable modulator
B&M
flex-plate (168 tooth)
B&M
Holeshot 2000 stall torque convertor
Dual B&M
transmission coolers
Hurst
shifter
Power Rack
and Pinion steering with Borgeson stainless joints and shaft
Front disc
brakes (1970 Chevelle- non -power)
Rear drum
breaks (1970 Chevelle)
12 bolt
1970 Chevelle posi rear end (GM 3:31 gear set)
5 leaf
rear spring with urethane bushings
2 inch
dropped front coil springs from Classic Chevy International
Classic
gas shock absorbers
Rear frame
mounted upper shock mounting bar
Traction
bars by Williams Classic Chassis Works
American
Racing Smoothie chrome reverse rims with baby moon cap
(15x7
front, 15x8 rear)
Goodrich
Radial T/A tires (21560R15 front 23570R15 rear)
PPG 3
stage Diamond White Pearl paint with lilac pearl accents
House of
Kolor custom mix dark raspberry candy flames with air brushed accent
shadows, “sparkle dust” flame tips and hand striped outlines
Full tint
window glass from Classic City Auto
Custom
Ultra-Vinyl upholstery by Ambassador House Custom modified full width
rear seat
Custom
fabricated dash panel and gauge panel
VDO gauges
Classic
Instruments gear indicator gauge
Lokar
“Eliminator” gas pedal
Billet
flame design steering Wheel by Weld
Juliano”s
lap belts
Custom
Auto sound am/fm/ cassette radio with amplified hidden antenna,
compatible with custom auto sound 10 Cd changer
Cerwin-Vega
speakers
Raingear
windshield wiper system
Ignition
protected by a 100 amp mega fuse(located on the frame near the
starter
Silicone
DOT 5 brake fluid
Engine
uses regular gas (87 octane)
Hand
Fabricated Components
Radiator
mounting plates (stainless)
Radiator
bug screen mounting brackets
Stainless
grill
Transmission
dipstick upper mount bracket (stainless)
Coil
holder (stainless)
Fuel
lines on engine (stainless)
Steering
column lower mount and sleeve (stainless)
Firewall
hole covers (stainless)
Stainless
glove box insert/ fuse panel mount
Dash
panel inserts
Tachometer
mount
Gear
indicator linkage bell crank
Transmission
temperature gauge mount (stainless)
Transmission
cooler mounting brackets
Air
cleaner stacks (stainless)
Rear
shock absorber upper mounting bar
About
the Engine-
The
engine is GM Performance Crate motor Part# 12499529
350
cu in/ 290 advertised horse power
The
following information on this engine is found on the Spec. sheet from
GM Performance Parts
Block
is cast iron with 4 bolt main caps
Bore/stroke
4.00x3.48
Camshaft:
GM #3896962 This is the cam used in the L-82 Corvette
Hydraulic/
flat tappet
Duration.
@ 050 222 intake 222exhaus
Lift
.450 intake .460 exhaust
Compression:
8.5: 1
Connecting
rods: Powdered metal(Used in LT 1 engines after 1995/ reported to be
stronger that GM “pink” rods
Crankshaft:
Nodular iron
Cylinder
heads: Iron casting #462624 76cc chambers
Valves: 1.94
intake 1.50 exhaust
Pistons:
Cast aluminum
Fuel: 87
octane
Oil
pan capacity: 5 quart+filter
The
engine is described by GM Performance as its best value in
performance crate engines.
Several
publications including Street Rodder Magazine have done articles on
engine build ups using this engine as the base motor. When the
engines were dyno'd for baseline horsepower they were equipped as
recommended by GM with a four barrel carb and headers. The engines
all based out at 310 horsepower or better. It has been stated that GM
uses SAE standards when dyno testing. These standards tend to be
conservative. This is why the engine is advertised at 290 horsepower.
“Included
with the Car”
Accessories-
Custom
made Bra
Matching
carpet floor mats
Two car
covers (dust cover/ weather cover)
Tools-
2 Tech
Book (Classic Chevy International)
Factory
assembly manual
Factory
shop manual
Information
binder (White)
Homemade
shop manual
Complete
car file by systems
PVC
Tensioning lever- tightening-power steering belt
Clear
plastic radiator drain hose
Plastic
Plugs For Servicing Power Steering Pump and Steering pack
Windshield
Wiper escutcheon Tool and extra escutcheons
Homemade
frame stands for changing rear tires
In truck/
tool compartment- two emergency fender covers
-
emergency lower radiator hose- socket set
Hardware-
Extra
factory oil pan bolts
Extra
garnish molding screws- stainless
Door hinge
(front plates) stainless screws and washers
Extra
stainless screws for inside car vent grills
extra wing
nuts for radiator bug screen
Extra #8x2
phillips jackson trim screws(for whatever)
Extra
screws for 4 way flashers, box under dash
Parts-
Spare(custom
made) Power steering high pressure hose
Extra
brass adapters for GM power steering pump to custom hose
spare
water pump/ fan belt
Timing
tapes
Extra baby
moon hub cap
Spare tail
light bulbs (2357)
Lube for
polyurethane suspension bushings
Spare
tachometer diode
Spare door
and window hardware
Spare
front end alignment shims
Spare bell
spacers (rear bumper mounts)
Spare
hurst shifter rod clip
Spare fuel
tank sender float and sender gaskets
Spare
water temperature gauge sender
Spare
ignition module for distributor
Extra
parts for rear break assemblies
Spare VDO
gauge light socket and bulb
Spare
windshield wiper pivot arm clip
Spare
custom window crank knob and set screws
Extra
parts for transmission shift improver kit
Painted
stock driver side dashboard garnish
Molding
(to replace tach mount molding if desired)
Special
Tools and Parts
(everything
is marked)
Plastic
storage box in compartment in front of trunk
2 spare
throttle cable core cables
Rubber
cover for end of alternator main terminal
(if
disconnected for winter)
Funnel
adapter for transmission filler tube
2 gas
pedal allen wrenches (set screw)
Allen
wrenches for throttle linkage
Allen
wrenches for inside air vent pull knobs
Allen
wrench for dash and window crank knobs
Allen
wrench for dimmer switch cover
Allen
wrench for gas pedal clevis to throttle cable
1/2''
Short box wrench for battery terminals
9/16''
Short box wrench for power steering pump cover pivot (front not
behind pulley)
Bag of
cheap combination wrenches
Bag of
assorted fuses
“T”
wrench for windshield wiper shafts
Additional
Notes
No
heater or air conditioning
Turn
signals do not self cancel
Horn
button not located on steering wheel
No
back up lights
Kick
down cable not connected
Paint
chips ( If found)
No
power brakes
Paint- Paint
is extremely smooth and shiny and has been rubbed to a mirror like
finish. In looking the car over, there appear to be no nicks or
scratches. Paint matches beautifully all the way around. There are no
imperfections in the paint and is professionally and beautifully
done, with great quality.
Body- Body is
extremely straight and expertly repaired. The fits around the hood,
doors, and trunk all look very uniform and correct. (see pictures)
Being extremely critical,
the hood may have a little bit more gap on the left side than the
right.
Magnetic Gage-
The body was tested in random areas and metal was always found. That
together with actual photos of the body during preparation shows how
nice the condition of this body was prior to the build.
Bright Work-
The areas surrounding the glass are impeccable, it is mounted well
and looks like new. The spears down the side, they are extremely
straight and the finish is beautiful. Same is true with the chrome on
the front and the rear, it looks in new condition and flawless.
Glass- Glass is
all new, and was purchased from a distributor. There are no wiper
marks, cracks, scratches, or discoloring. Keeping in mind this car
only has approx 300 miles on it.
Interior-
Beautifully and custom, that was all done by a professional. The
headliner is all vinyl, is the interior stainless, the interior
bright works and the ribs going across the top. There is no wear on
the interior or damaged areas, and still has a very new smell to it.
Bright work on dash and the coloring appears as close to new as you
can imagine.
Trunk- Trunk was
all custom done at the same time, and still looks and smells probably
as fresh as the day it was completed. Look closely at the pictures
for a good description and layout of the design.
Tires and Wheels-
Tires show no cracking or damage, curb damage, dents, or flaws in the
finish. Again just like new condition- Fronts 10/32 Rears 11/32
.
Chassis- The
frame is in a black semi gloss, matted finish. Owner wanted car to
look good, yet be drivable. The mount for the rack of course is added
on. Notice the attention to detail when you look at different
components in the build. The dual exhaust that runs all the way to
the back, filtering system, are all very neatly constructed, and
still looks very nice and fresh.
Engine- Engine
compartment is all custom designed. If you look at the component
list, as well as the photos, this would probably describe it best.
Test Drive- We
did check, and all of the gauges are working, as well as the shifter,
emergency brake, and AM/FM radio. Chad and the owner drove car
around15 to 20 miles. Chad drove the car back, the steering has good
response. Car has a rack and pinon power steering. Drive Tran and
engine runs nice and preforms as it should. Transmission shifts
correctly up and down as it was designed. Brakes, which are not power
do require a little more pressure, but not much. Upon stopping car
does not pull or pulsate.( Mileage showing on car)it actually has
approx 270 miles on it prior to the odometer. There was a programing
problem that didn’t get corrected, so car has 13 plus 270 that was
on it. Current owner has never had an accident in this car. Included
is a Pennsylvania title with except odometer.
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