Guys,
Here are the most recent pics of my 2nd 55 Chevy. Last update I showed the body mounted on rotisserie and in epoxy primer after having been blasted... At that time I decided to also change the outter quarters for the new repops that are out for the sedans now.
These pictures show the body now with the new outter quarters in place. It is now in sealer, and the final body-work is ongoing. It will be left at this stage for trial-fit assembly and final fabrication requirements for the steering gear, brake system, etc. Everything will be assembled, then, disassembled befor final prep and paint.
Once again, this entire body, except for the top, cowl, and door pillars is brand new steel. The entire firewall, toe-boards, entire passenger compartment, trunk floor, brace, and tail-pan are new -- as are both doors, hood, decklid and fenders -- this includes the full inner quarter panels, AND the inner and outer rocker panels! All latches, strikers, handles, seat frames (Glyde), everything -- is new.
I am now waiting for the manufacturer to release the new top skin for the sedans.. should be soon, I hope!!
For all practical purposes, this is a brand new 55 Chevy 2-dr post sedan! We are now finishing up the fitting of the doors, hood, trunk-lid, etc... everything -- every seam is going to be exactly the same size, throughout.
The engine LIKELY going in it is also pictured here. 409/446 stroker... you've all seen it before, well, here it is again getting closer to being installed into its new home -- the 55.. Transmission with this engine will be a built 4L60E, with paddle shifters.
Enjoy!
Here are the most recent pics of my 2nd 55 Chevy. Last update I showed the body mounted on rotisserie and in epoxy primer after having been blasted... At that time I decided to also change the outter quarters for the new repops that are out for the sedans now.
These pictures show the body now with the new outter quarters in place. It is now in sealer, and the final body-work is ongoing. It will be left at this stage for trial-fit assembly and final fabrication requirements for the steering gear, brake system, etc. Everything will be assembled, then, disassembled befor final prep and paint.
Once again, this entire body, except for the top, cowl, and door pillars is brand new steel. The entire firewall, toe-boards, entire passenger compartment, trunk floor, brace, and tail-pan are new -- as are both doors, hood, decklid and fenders -- this includes the full inner quarter panels, AND the inner and outer rocker panels! All latches, strikers, handles, seat frames (Glyde), everything -- is new.
I am now waiting for the manufacturer to release the new top skin for the sedans.. should be soon, I hope!!
For all practical purposes, this is a brand new 55 Chevy 2-dr post sedan! We are now finishing up the fitting of the doors, hood, trunk-lid, etc... everything -- every seam is going to be exactly the same size, throughout.
The engine LIKELY going in it is also pictured here. 409/446 stroker... you've all seen it before, well, here it is again getting closer to being installed into its new home -- the 55.. Transmission with this engine will be a built 4L60E, with paddle shifters.
Enjoy!